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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.
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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.
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Child Labor Laws were enacted to prohibit to use the child labor. Children's rights were protected by law.
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38% mothers with school-age children were employed after World War II. The percentage continuously increased. Supervision gap increased.
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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.
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During 1970's to 1980's, the family structure in the united states changed. Single parent family increased.
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The most comprehensive child care policy was proposed. All the children regardless the SES had the equal right to get child care service.
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The first substantial federal funding was provided to child care and after school care for low-income family.
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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.
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21 CCLC legislation was successfully passed by the Clinton administration. The fund increased steadily.
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In 1999, the fund for after school programs were provided and were about 50 million dollars.
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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 .
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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.
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86% of the fund is only from the state. 7% is from state and federal. 7% is only from Federal.
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After school succeeds to provide color after school life and opportunities to learn more for children nowadays. But it also faces some challenge now.
