American moms
‘Lights on Afterschool’ Illuminates an Unmet Need
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Working moms need afterschool programs that keep pace with our jobs. Despite a huge leap in enrollment since 2004, nearly 20 million children lack needed spots in these programs.
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Working moms need afterschool programs that keep pace with our jobs. Despite a huge leap in enrollment since 2004, nearly 20 million children lack needed spots in these programs.
The decisions of all mothers are often harshly judged, says Katrina Alcorn in this excerpt from “Maxed Out: American Moms on the Brink.” But the finger pointing needs to stop, and instead we have to push for economic policies and social institutions that support caregiving.