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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

After-school care is so expensive. Still, I don't regret paying for it.

While going through a divorce in 2020, the topic of after-school care for our two children came up, along with the associated cost. My son was in third grade, and my daughter was starting kindergarten. The thought of my kids being home alone after school gave me so much anxiety. I was insistent about adding after-school care details to the divorce decree, and I agreed that my ex and I would split the cost.
Parenting
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fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Age isn't everything when deciding if a child is ready to be home alone

Children around 11–13 may be ready to stay home alone depending on maturity, skills, and state laws; parents must assess each child's individual readiness.
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

More than 2,000 Austin-area kids will get free or low-cost after-school care this year - Austin Monitor

Travis County funded free or low-cost after-school programs at 27 schools serving over 2,000 disadvantaged pre-K and elementary students after a 2024 tax increase.
fromFortune
4 months ago

Trump administration withholds $6 billion for school programs

The decision to withhold over $6 billion in federal grants jeopardizes after-school and summer programs, risking significant impact on low-income families who rely on these services.
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