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Compulsory Education law begin
The compulsory education law passed which caused the extend period of discretionary time. Drop-in after shool centers appeared at the first time. The need for after-school program increased. -
The labor especially children decrease
During the late 19th century, the labor force of children decreased. Many groups proposed that it was not right and moral to use child labor and tried to end it. -
Child Labor Laws was enacted
Child Labor Laws were enacted to prohibit to use the child labor. Children's rights were protected by law. -
changes in the labor force
38% mothers with school-age children were employed after World War II. The percentage continuously increased. Supervision gap increased. -
The changes in the neighborhood
The inner-city neighborhoods became dangerous to the children because of the crime and violence. Juvenile crime peak between 3pm-6pm, half of the school time. Thus, ASPS increased. -
Family structure changed
During 1970's to 1980's, the family structure in the united states changed. Single parent family increased. -
Comprehensive Child Development Act
The most comprehensive child care policy was proposed. All the children regardless the SES had the equal right to get child care service. -
First substantial Federal Funding
The first substantial federal funding was provided to child care and after school care for low-income family. -
Equity gap
There is a great academic gap between the children from low-income family and high-income family. The children from high SES family are more likely to get the high-quality of care and after school acitivities. -
21 CCLCs
21 CCLC legislation was successfully passed by the Clinton administration. The fund increased steadily. -
First fund for California
In 1999, the fund for after school programs were provided and were about 50 million dollars. -
Development of 21 CCLC
Obama government doubles the funding for 21 CCLC which provided more children to get the child care service and closer top the romise of the no child left behind act . -
Challenge of CCLC
The US is in the midst of a financial crisis cause the low economy grow rate. the ultimately status in the new administration is not clear. -
Funding in California
86% of the fund is only from the state. 7% is from state and federal. 7% is only from Federal. -
After school programs in California
After school succeeds to provide color after school life and opportunities to learn more for children nowadays. But it also faces some challenge now.
