Providing an essential service: An overview of afterschool program support of children’s social-emotional, behavioral, and physical health during middle childhood

Description:

This brief provides an overview of the Improving Programs, Policies, and Services to Promote Healthy Development in Middle Childhood in Afterschool Settings Project (MCASP). It presents characteristics of the five study sites along with key findings from the literature review, interviews, and site observations.

Resource Type:

Fact Sheets & Briefs

Author(s):

Bartko W. Todd; Sparr Mariel; Filene Jill H.; Frazier Stacy L.

Publisher(s):

United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation; United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office on Women’s Health

Funder(s):

United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation

Country:

United States

Date Issued:

February 2021

Source:

United States, Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation; Office on Women’s Health. https://aspe.hhs.gov/system/files/pdf/265236/2_MCASP_Overview_Brief.pdf

Note:

This resource is part of the Improving Programs, Policies, and Services to Promote Healthy Development in Middle Childhood in Afterschool Settings Project (MCASP).

Topics:

6. Programs, Interventions & Curricula > 6.1. Programs > 6.1.8. Out-Of-School Time

6. Programs, Interventions & Curricula > 6.2. Interventions/Curricula > 6.2.7. Social & Emotional

6. Programs, Interventions & Curricula > 6.2. Interventions/Curricula > 6.2.8. Physical & Mental Health, Safety & Nutrition

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