Improving Youth Experiences: On-Going Needs Assessment for after-School Programming

Poster Session VIII

Keyword: Friendship

Abstract: 220 members of the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan’s behavioral health program reported on improvement in safety (emotional: 10% to 5%; physical: 6% to 5%), connections (adults: 13% to 9%; peers: 46% to 40%), and fun (9% to 7%), though belonging (14%) requires further focus.

• Jasmine Cosby (Presenting Author)
• Sarah Clark (Author)
• Chris Palmer (Author)
• Tiffany Abrego (Author)
• Molly Cory (Author)