2006 – October 12
A Summary of New York Data from the Uncertain Times: Funding Insecurity Puts Afterschool Programs at Risk Web-based Survey (click to download PDF)
Today, a minority of New York students benefit from afterschool programs while many youth in the state are unable to enroll because space is limited and funding is not keeping pace with demand. Afterschool programs provide a critical support that helps children do better in school and reassures parents that their children are safe and well cared for after the school day ends. Unfortunately, program leaders report that they are serving a high-need population; are serving more children than expected; and are insecure about long-term sustainability. Nearly all respondents to this web-based survey say that more children in their communities could benefit from afterschool programs, if programs were available.
