After School Activities Partnerships (ASAP): Difference between revisions

Revision as of 19:33, 8 September 2015

After School Activities Partnerships gives the following description:

As Philadelphia continues to experience staggering crime rates and the highest poverty of the nation’s ten largest municipalities, families have fewer resources to keep their children safe and stimulated after school. As a result, an estimated 45,000 kids citywide spend between 20-25 hours a week alone after school between 3pm and 6pm, the most dangerous time of day for youth according to the Police Department. Recent announcements of school closings and grim financial prospects for the Philadelphia School District makes ASAP’s work all the more important to increase the number of after school activities that complement classroom learning and to connect parents, youth and caregivers with extended day programs and after school resources throughout the city.

To this end, we are most appreciative of the work and hours of our club leaders and coaches, of the organizations that house the activities we facilitate, and of the financial support that will help us meet these challenges and any new challenges that may arise. Whether chess, debate, drama or Scrabble, all shown by research to increase academic achievement, we know we are helping young people grow intellectually and socially and are grateful for the assistance and encouragement that will enable us to continue to broaden horizons for our city’s youth.

In The News

Locations for after school programs in Philadelphia announced, WPVI-6, September 8, 2015.

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 <blockquote>As Philadelphia continues to experience staggering crime rates and the highest poverty of the nation’s ten largest municipalities, families have fewer resources to keep their children safe and stimulated after school. As a result, an estimated 45,000 kids citywide spend between 20-25 hours a week alone after school between 3pm and 6pm, the most dangerous time of day for youth according to the Police Department. Recent announcements of school closings and grim financial prospects for the Philadelphia School District makes ASAP’s work all the more important to increase the number of after school activities that complement classroom learning and to connect parents, youth and caregivers with extended day programs and after school resources throughout the city.<br><br>To this end, we are most appreciative of the work and hours of our club leaders and coaches, of the organizations that house the activities we facilitate, and of the financial support that will help us meet these challenges and any new challenges that may arise. Whether chess, debate, drama or Scrabble, all shown by research to increase academic achievement, we know we are helping young people grow intellectually and socially and are grateful for the assistance and encouragement that will enable us to continue to broaden horizons for our city’s youth.</blockquote>
 == Directory  ==
-ASAP publishes a directory of afterschool programs:<blockquote>ASAP's Directory is available as a searchable resource on this website, with search and filter options.. ASAP's Directory is available as a feature on the Philly311 Mobile App. Additionally this fall, city residents without home internet access can find a shortcut to ASAP's Directory on the desktop of every computer in 79 KEYSPOT locations!<br><br>To request copies for your site, please contact Paul Carroll at 215-545-2727 ext. 11 or by email at pcarroll@phillyasap.org</blockquote>
-[http://www.phillyasap.org/index.php/more/directorylisting ASAP Directory of After School Programs in Philadelphia]
+ASAP publishes a directory of afterschool programs:
+<blockquote>ASAP's Directory is available as a searchable resource on this website, with search and filter options.. ASAP's Directory is available as a feature on the Philly311 Mobile App. Additionally this fall, city residents without home internet access can find a shortcut to ASAP's Directory on the desktop of every computer in 79 KEYSPOT locations!<br><br>To request copies for your site, please contact Paul Carroll at 215-545-2727 ext. 11 or by email at pcarroll@phillyasap.org</blockquote>
+[http://www.phillyasap.org/index.php/more/directorylisting ASAP Directory of After School Programs in Philadelphia]
 == In The News  ==
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 *[http://6abc.com/education/locations-for-after-school-programs-in-phila-announced/974606/ Locations for after school programs in Philadelphia announced], WPVI-6, September 8, 2015.
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