2. *77.3 % mothers are in the
labor force
* Big gap between children
being released from school
and when parents come
home from work
* After-school programs
provide supervised care
while their parents are at
work
3. What Children Do After
• 1 in 4 children are alone School
and unsupervised after
school
• This includes over
40,000 children in Over 15
Million!
kindergarten alone!
• Self care results in:
• more accidents
• More injuries
• behavior problems
• lower academic
achievement
Participating in After School Activities
Unsupervised After School
4. *Children who spend time in
extracurricular activities have:
* better grades
*better work habits
*more positive relationships with their
peers
5. *Gives children the opportunity to
develop:
* creative thinking
* problem-solving
* Communication
* self-direction skills
* On school days peak hours for
juvenile crime are between 3 – 7
PM
6. *After-school programs also benefit the community
*On school days peak hours for juvenile crime are
between 3 – 7 PM
* Younger participation in after school programs leads
to future participation
7. *Cost is adjusted to be affordable for ALL
families
*Children shouldn’t be deprived because of
money
*We’re here to help!
9. Cortland County Child Development Centers(2013), Retrieved:
United Way, Retrieved:
NACCRRA(2011), After School Programs, Retrieved:
Afterschool Alliance(2012), After 3 PM, Retrieved:
A Better Way(2007), After School Facts, Retrieved:
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KSBWTV(2008), Retrieved:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5VWdJuI_w8
Editor's Notes
Slipstream Theme, I know I was suppose to do a chart but honestly couldn’t think of a good idea to do one on. When one comes up I will add it. Thank you
