Outcomes Linked to High-Quality Afterschool Programs: Longitudinal Findings from the Study of Promising Afterschool Programs

Resource Deborah Vandell Ph.D. (UCI)

This study outlines the longitudinal findings of eight high quality after school programs throughout the nation. The study found positive outcomes among youth who regularly attended high-quality afterschool programs, either alone or in combination with varied sets of additional enrichment experiences available in their neighborhoods.