Due to economic conditions, there has been a tremendous increase in families where both parents are in the work force. This study is designed to answer these questions.
Educators realize that there are benefits associated with quality school-age care programs.
According to Locklear, et al. School teachers also understand the benefits for children in school-age care programs. Cooperative Extension personnel provided training and technical assistance to the programs involved with this study. Training was provided to school-age care staff who work directly with children. Character education in this study was defined as decision-making skills, leadership skills, citizenship, responsibility, community service, and other behaviors reflecting the character of the young person.