Families benefit from BOOST-OST legislation and funding.

Afterschool programs provide working parents peace of mind, knowing that their children are safe and engaged in fun learning activities after the school day ends.

Parents value afterschool and believe their kids benefit from it. There is strong, bipartisan support for public funding for programs to expand extended learning opportunities for kids in underserved neighborhoods. According to the Afterschool Alliance’s After 3pm Report, 89% of Pennsylvanian parents support public funding for afterschool programs.

Afterschool provides the supports parents want for children’s mental well-being and healthy development, including safe opportunities to connect with peers, build positive relationships, learn life skills, enjoy healthy meals, and be physically active