And when in session, they only provide care until midafternoon. From basketball games to piano lessons, after-school programs can provide the constructive activities, good supervision, and positive relationships kids need to grow. These kids are also more likely to be afraid, stressed, lonely, and bored. But finding after-school care is not an easy proposition. The demand for care far outweighs the supply due to an increase in the number of working and single parents and the institution of welfare reform.
Government funding is woefully inadequate.
And many independently run programs are now housed right on school campuses. So you should expect to see an increase in the number of programs in your community. Or ask your child's school for a list of after-school programs in your area.