Making Play Work: The Promise of After-School Programs for Low-Income Children

by Robert Halpern

Book Overview

After-school programs are becoming an important developmental support for low- and moderate-income children. This book describes the historical development, current status, and critical issues facing these programs. Divided into historical eras for easy reference, the text examines:

The evolution of after-school programs and their role in the lives of children, providing a framework for reflecting on broader, contemporary issues such as the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807743690
• ISBN13: 9780807743690
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Length: 193 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.4" x 9.0"