The Challanges that we face running an after-school program are accessibility and affordability for all families in need. There are many families that have a difficult time finding childcare after their child comes home from school that they can afford. This program is focused towards helping lower income families in need of childcare that allows you as a parent to not have to worry about your child having fun and be safe!
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“Children from low-income households are more likely than their higher-income peers to participate in an afterschool program (20 percent versus 18 percent) and the demand for afterschool programs is much higher among low-income families than families that do not qualify for the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch Program (50 percent versus 34 percent)”.
“Children from low-income households are more likely than their higher-income peers to participate in an afterschool program (20 percent versus 18 percent) and the demand for afterschool programs is much higher among low-income families than families that do not qualify for the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch Program (50 percent versus 34 percent)”.
Source-https://www.afterschoolalliance.org/documents/AA3PM-2014/AA3PM_Key_Findings.pdf
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