Access to After-School Programs in Indiana
According to a new report, most Indiana kids who need after-school programs can't access them due to cost, transportation, and limited options.
A survey by the Afterschool Alliance found that 5 in 6 Indiana parents who want an after-school program for their child can't find one.
- 83,820 Hoosier children are enrolled in an after-school program.
- Parents of nearly half a million kids would like to enroll them in after-school programs.
“Right now, 411,972 Hoosier children whose families want them in afterschool programs don’t have access,” said Lakshmi Hasanadka, CEO of the Indiana Afterschool Network.
After-school programs provide a safe and structured environment for students to engage in activities such as academic tutoring, STEM clubs, sports, arts, and mentoring.
Author's summary: Indiana kids lack access to after-school programs.