The Afterschool Alliance surveyed over 1,400 Florida after school programs on how the economy was affecting their programs and communities.  Here's what they said:

• Nearly 8 in 10 programs reported a loss in funding due to the recession, with 2 in 10 reporting significant loss that will cause cutbacks to the program or cause one or more sites to close.
• 90% say more kids need afterschool in their community.
• 69% Report that funding is down from 2 years ago.
• Top significant barriers to participation are fees and transportation.

Go to www.afterschoolalliance.org to read more!

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