When conversations turn to after-school program safety, most leaders focus on supervision, facilities, emergency procedures, and staff training. These elements are essential, but they are not the whole picture. Another layer of safety that often goes unnoticed until...
Childhood hunger is a significant issue affecting millions of children across the United States. For many, after-school hours can be critical when hunger strikes the hardest. Parents are still at work, and many kids may not have access to healthy meals at home. This...
Safety is the number one priority for any after-school program. Ensuring that students are in the right place, at the right time, and in the care of the right people requires meticulous management. AfterSchool HQ simplifies this process by offering a suite of...
Youth mental health is one of today’s most pressing issues, with up to one in five children facing mental health challenges. Anxiety, social isolation, grief, and loss are just a few difficulties these young people experience, especially those from vulnerable...
According to the CDC, between 2016-2019, among school-aged children, approximately 5.8 million were diagnosed with anxiety and approximately 2.7 million with depression. Oftentimes, more than one mental health condition occurs alongside another. With students spending...
