Collaboration Council Out of School Time (OST) Focus Groups

The Collaboration Council for Children, Youth & Families | Montgomery County, MD

What we did

Everyday Canvassing supported the Collaboration Council by designing and facilitating a series of focus groups and listening sessions with youth, caregivers, and service providers. The engagement prioritized voices often excluded from formal planning processes, creating space for honest feedback on program access, quality, and barriers to participation.

GOAL

Center community experience to strengthen access, equity, and effectiveness in Out-of-School Time (OST) programs.

OUTPUTS/REACH

  • Focus groups conducted with youth, caregivers, and OST providers

  • Community priorities and barriers documented through facilitated discussions

  • Findings used to inform OST planning, funding decisions, and equity strategies

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