30 children involved in after-school programs. One child fell and was injured after school. Before-school care seems to be a greater need than after school care. Parents are irresponsible and leave children in unsafe situations. Parents believe that because they pay taxes, the school should be in charge of their child all day.
Child care is needed for all children.
Further data is needed to understand why parents are not enrolling their children in the existing school age care program. A public hearing was held on the evening of Thursday, October 12, t o provide community members a chance to voice their opinions about youth issues and to suggest solutions. Youth program providers should collaborate and not compete. The mayor's office could play a better role in promoting programs. Youth are sassy to adults in public.