Schools are typically open about six months of the year.
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.