It is important for children to have a safe way to spend time after school, and to have the opportunity to bolster the education they receive during class time with extra learning activities. Children whose families aren't home when they return from school face many risks. Younger children may feel fear and worry, fail to eat well or do their homework, and watch too much television. They may even have an accident or be victimized by violence. Adolescents, who may spend their afternoons outside, with friends who also have nothing worthwhile to do, may join gangs or participate in other anti-social behavior, engage in premature sexual activity, or use drugs or alcohol. The risk to adolescents alone in the rural areas as well as the city is great, because there are so many negative influences on the streets.  Even siblings who take care of each other may feel stress, and they miss the chance to have enriching group experiences in high quality programs.

Your support will help us educate and inform parents and provide a positive and safe learning environment for our children.

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Clergy for Educational Options
1105 Belleview Street
Columbia, SC 292901


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