February 3, 2021
According to a new household survey, for every Black child in an afterschool program today, three more are waiting to get in.
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Unmet Need for Afterschool Programs Skyrockets in the Black Community
Satisfaction with afterschool programs has reached a new high among African American parents, but unmanageable costs and limited access are preventing many Black students from participating. The result is tremendous unmet demand for afterschool in the Black community. In fact, for every Black child in an afterschool program today, three more are waiting to get in.