Publisher's Synopsis
This issue examines citywide and cross–city initiatives in after–school time. It presents case studies of youth–related work that combines large–scale policy, developmental thinking, innovative programming, and research and evaluation. The most interesting after–school efforts occur where community–based organizations are joining forces, sharing funding and other resources, and jointly creating a system of after–school care and education. This issue illustrates that good urban after–school programming fosters youth development by breeding a city environment that is safe, supportive, and open.
