Why Michigan Students Need Afterschool More than Ever

Speaking for Kids, the podcast explores the critical need for
expanded afterschool and out-of-school time programs for Michigan
students as a “continuum of care” for school-age youth. Demand
for expanded programming is clearly high, but how’s the state’s
supply of afterschool opportunities that meet family needs? Host
Matt Gillard of Michigan’s Children explores the issue of
community-based programming with Fran Talsma,
Executive Director of the State Alliance of Michigan YMCAs, and
Matt Watrous, Lead Director for Government
Relations for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.