Rural After-School Programs: Meeting the Needs of At-Risk Youth and Their Families

Extant research has focused on out-of-school time among urban and suburban youth, yet there remains scant information on rural low-income youth and their families. This study examines the salience of after-school programs for rural youth. Using an ecological framework, we assess changes in youth beh...

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Main Authors:	Bethany L. Letiecq, Sandra J. Bailey, Julie A. Keller
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 2007-09-01
Series:	Journal of Youth Development
Online Access:	http://jyd.pitt.edu/ojs/jyd/article/view/346

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spelling	doaj-a8ed4a5165e34b88b1477daea7d211782020-11-25T00:39:06ZengUniversity Library System, University of PittsburghJournal of Youth Development2325-40172007-09-0122567310.5195/jyd.2007.346324Rural After-School Programs: Meeting the Needs of At-Risk Youth and Their FamiliesBethany L. Letiecq0Sandra J. Bailey1Julie A. Keller2Montana State UniversityMontana State UniversityMontana State UniversityExtant research has focused on out-of-school time among urban and suburban youth, yet there remains scant information on rural low-income youth and their families. This study examines the salience of after-school programs for rural youth. Using an ecological framework, we assess changes in youth behavior and skill acquisition based on reports from 47 youth attending after-school programs in two rural communities, along with their primary caregivers and teachers. Results indicate enhanced life skills and social behaviors among youth attendees. Implications for future research, programming, and policymaking are discussed.http://jyd.pitt.edu/ojs/jyd/article/view/346
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title	Rural After-School Programs: Meeting the Needs of At-Risk Youth and Their Families
title_short	Rural After-School Programs: Meeting the Needs of At-Risk Youth and Their Families
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description	Extant research has focused on out-of-school time among urban and suburban youth, yet there remains scant information on rural low-income youth and their families. This study examines the salience of after-school programs for rural youth. Using an ecological framework, we assess changes in youth behavior and skill acquisition based on reports from 47 youth attending after-school programs in two rural communities, along with their primary caregivers and teachers. Results indicate enhanced life skills and social behaviors among youth attendees. Implications for future research, programming, and policymaking are discussed.
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Rural After-School Programs: Meeting the Needs of At-Risk Youth and Their Families

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