Michigan’s Working Families Rely on Afterschool
A survey of Michigan parents finds families need programs and want them funded.
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of Michigan parents say afterschool helps working parents keep their job
of Michigan parents say afterschool boosts their productivity at work
of Michigan parents say they are less stressed knowing their child is safe
time Michigan youth spend in school each week
time Michigan parents spend at work each week
of Michigan parents support public funding for afterschool programs
92% Democrats
87% Republicans
90% Independents
voters say afterschool:
strengthens families' economic well-being
helps parents work
allows parents to provide for their families
a year in lost productivity for U.S. businesses
Every dollar invested in afterschool saves at least $3 by:
increasing youths’ earning potential
improving youths’ performance at school
decreasing crime and juvenile delinquency
Every young person deserves opportunities to learn, build relationships, and discover what’s possible beyond the school day. Expanding access to affordable, quality afterschool programs also helps parents participate in the workforce and strengthens Michigan’s economy.
But in Michigan, 5 in 6 youth are missing out on the afterschool opportunities their families want. That's 678,000+ children whose parents would enroll them if a program were available.
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