Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan to significantly increase free after-school care in New York City, extending resources to an additional 20,000 students over three years. The executive budget will propose a $331 million investment, bringing total after-school funding to $755 million. The initiative aims to involve 184,000 children by eventually adding activities such as sports and arts. This policy, called "After-School for All," responds to demands from parents and addresses the city's broader child care crisis.
We know that our kids get into trouble between the hours of 3 and 6 p.m. Let's give them a place to be and let's provide some relief for working families.
That's 184,000 students who will be able to participate in sports, robotics, arts, field trips and more.
This is going to be a centerpiece of our campaign, universal after-school for everyone.
The investment will be part of ongoing budget negotiations with the City Council.
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