Most Indiana Children Who Need Summer Programs Still Can’t Access Them, New Report Finds
The report says 38% of parents cite cost as a barrier, while 89% support public funding for summer programs.
- The Afterschool Alliance released a report on Tuesday revealing that about 12.6 million children lack access to structured summer opportunities, with costs and limited availability cited as primary barriers.
- Researchers found that while parents of 24.6 million children want structured summer opportunities, only about 12 million are enrolled, as families struggle with persistent affordability and transportation challenges.
- Data from The Summer Struggle report shows 424,740 Indiana children want programs but only 175,163 are enrolled, with 39% of Indiana parents identifying cost as the primary barrier.
- Last week, the General Assembly approved plans for an interim study committee to examine child care funding and accessibility challenges, with final recommendations due by Nov. 1.
- President Donald Trump's proposed Fiscal Year 27 budget would eliminate funding for Century Community Learning Centers, which previously supported programs serving roughly 17,000 Hoosier children.
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Most Indiana children who need summer programs still can’t access them, new report finds - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise
Indiana families continue to face challenges finding affordable summer programs for children, according to a new Afterschool Alliance report. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)Nearly a quarter-million Indiana children whose parents want them enrolled in summer programs are going without, according to a new national survey. Researchers said costs continue to be the biggest barrier for families seeking summer care and learning opportunities…
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Indiana families continue to face challenges finding affordable summer programs for children, according to a new Afterschool Alliance report. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)Nearly a quarter-million Indiana children whose parents want them enrolled in summer programs are going without, according to a new national survey. Researchers said costs continue to be the biggest barrier for families seeking summer care and learning opportunities…
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