After School is Not an Afterthought
Why Afterschool Matters
After school hours can be filled with uncertainty for working families and are times when risky behaviors have been shown to increase for young people. Families often ask, “Where can my kids go? Will they be safe?” Afterschool programs provide a critical support where uncertainty becomes assurance and risk becomes opportunity. Afterschool is not an afterthought — it truly matters for Denver youth and families.