Guiding Principles for Afterschool Programs Serving Preteens

"Successfully navigating early adolescence depends largely on access to safe and engaging activities and supportive relationships with adults. Public/Private Ventures offers this research and guidance on what works to create quality after-school programs and spark positive outcomes for young teens."

Commissioned by the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health, P/PV developed this publication, Putting It All Together: Guiding Principles for Quality After-School Programs Serving Preteens, along with a companion Resource Guide that includes tools and links to research.