Afterschool programs are a vital part of local strategies to support youth, families, and the broader community. In 2025, NLC surveyed 165 city leaders to learn more about how they view these programs. This brief explores the overwhelming mayoral support for afterschool programs and highlights how they’re being used to meet a wide range of needs.

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