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 Afterschool Programs
Eight million school children between the ages 5-14 go home to an empty house on a regular basis. For communities across America, these unsupervised hours after school means heightened risks and missed opportunities.
In response, many cities have created afterschool programs to promote learning, keep children out of trouble, and meet the needs of working parents. Municipal leaders can play key roles in strengthening afterschool programs, including:
- Building public will to develop a strong system of afterschool programming;
- Promoting partnerships between the city, school districts, and local afterschool providers; and
- Broadening access to ensure that all children have opportunities to participate.
Programs & Services
Publications and Resources - Includes downloadable publications, audioconference transcripts, and other resources related to afterschool programs.
Nation's Cities Weekly Articles
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For Further Information
Contact Bela Shah, Senior Program Associate, at 202-626-3057 or shah@nlc.org.
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