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Fact Sheets

Introduce yourself to the basics

Familiarize yourself with all things afterschool in these short and to-the-point fact sheets that cover everything from figures on participation in afterschool to outcomes associated with afterschool.  

The research on afterschool programs is vast and continues to grow, with more than 15 years’ worth of evaluations and data on afterschool program participation spanning a decade. This section includes materials that present the highlights of afterschool facts and figures in a short and succinct package. Looking for figures that establish the need for afterschool programs? Interested in the key outcomes associated with afterschool program participation? You’re in the right place.

America After 3PM

Spans a decade of data chronicling how children spend the hours between 3 and 6 p.m.

21st CCLC Facts and Figures (May 2023)

Learn more about 21st CCLC, a critical source of funding for many afterschool programs.

Afterschool in Your State

Find state-specific information on the condition of afterschool in your state, including federal funding levels and public support for afterschool. 
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This is Afterschool Fact Sheet (2019)

Support for afterschool is overwhelming and demand is growing. Nationwide, 9 in 10 adults say afterschool programs are important to their community—and more than 19 million kids are waiting to get in. This fact sheet outlines the ways in which quality afterschool programs are benefiting kids, families, and communities across America.

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This is Afterschool Fact Sheet (2018)

Decades of research show that afterschool programs help kids learn, grow, and make smart choices. Programs spark interest in learning so students attend school more often, get better grades, and improve their behavior in class. This fact sheet summarizes research demonstrating the multitude of benefits programs have on kids and their families. 

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