To Children and Families:
A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services study shows that students who spend one to four hours per week in extracurricular activities are 51% less likely to use drugs and 63% less likely to become teen parents.

It’s also known that children who attend an after school program miss fewer days of school, have improved behavior in school, complete their homework more regularly and earn higher test scores. Plus parents report they are able to work more hours and maintain more flexible schedules.

To the Community:
Companies who wish to retain quality employees understand the importance of having safe, affordable after school programs. Those employees tend to be happier and more productive. The community benefits with lower crime rates, well adjusted youth, and improved academic performance.

Links:
Indiana Afterschool Network The Indiana Afterschool Network was founded to create a statewide infrastructure to support community/school partnerships directed toward developing statewide policy, raising public awareness and support, and creating programs which foster quality, innovative out-of-school-time programs.