Day 1: Expanding Before and After School Care Programs

Written By T D

Investing in Our Future: A Seven-Day Journey to Strengthen Support for Youth and Families

Day 1: Expanding Before and After School Care Programs

For many families, before and after school care is essential—but access is often limited. Schools should be fully utilizing their facilities and staff to provide structured, supervised programs that support working parents while fostering student engagement.

Actionable Steps:

  • Advocate for increased government funding to expand before and after school care programs.

  • Utilize SD 43 staff and school spaces for community-led extracurricular programs that provide enrichment opportunities for students.

T D
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