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There is a lack of affordable after school care in the area. After school enrichment programs improve academic outcomes, as well offering low cost childcare options for working parents.

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  • October 14, 2024
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, Grant Proposal for After school Program for the Catching The Dream Learning

Center Summary

There is a lack of affordable after school care in the area. After school enrichment

programs improve academic outcomes, as well offering low cost childcare options for working

parents. We are seeking $5,000 for additional staffing and technology, and program supplies.

The lack of affordable quality after school enrichment programs in urban areas is well

documented. Many local parents cannot afford the cost of private after school programs, and

local schools have begun charging tuition, which is a burden many low income families cannot

afford. According to Think Outside the Clock 9(2011) “School buildings are often the nerve

center of after-school and summer activity” (p. 47).

The benefits of afterschool programs are many and the most important is preventing

summer learning loss and giving children “an academic boost when they return to school” (Think

Outside the Clock, 2011, p. 48). The specific purpose of the grant for Catching The Dream

Learning Center is to implement or expand programs outside of regular school hours. This will

help our mostly low income families maintain employment, and will improve developmental

outcomes for our students, and prevent summer learning loss and give children an academic

boost when they return to school in September” (Think Outside the Clock, 2011, p. 48).

The enrichment program will offer students both academic/educational and enrichment

activities. Activities would include homework help, assistance and practice with reading, youth

development, counseling, project-based learning, art, music, technology education programs,

service learning, character education and recreation programs that are designed to reinforce and

complement the regular academic program of participating students. This will also provide

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