Access to After-School Programs in Indiana
A recent report by the Afterschool Alliance has found that most Indiana kids who need after-school programs cannot access them.
According to the "America After 3PM" household survey, five in six Indiana parents who want an after-school program for their child cannot find one due to cost, transportation, and a lack of available options.
- Only 83,820 Hoosier children are enrolled in an after-school program.
- Parents of nearly half a million kids would like to enroll their children 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.