After the Lights Come On: Reflection and Sustainability with Laquitta Staton

In Episode 8 of Inside Out-of-School Time, host Karin Wolfe reconnects with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain — this time with Laquitta Staton, Vice President of Grants and Government Partnerships. Laquitta reflects on this year’s Lights On Afterschool celebrations, shares stories of family engagement and community partnerships, and offers insights into how 21st CCLC funding strengthens academic support, sustainability, and staff development across her organization’s programs. This episode highlights the power of collaboration, communication, and strategic planning in sustaining high-quality out-of-school time programs that keep the lights shining all year long.