Afterschool, Definition(s) of

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Afterschool, Definition(s) of
“The period beginning when a child is dismissed from school and lasting until about 6:00 pm” (Nash & Fraser, 1998). After-school includes school holidays, early release days, and summer vacations (Nash & Fraser, 1998).

Source:

Nash, J.K. & Fraser, M.W. (1998). After-school care for children: a resilience-based approach. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Human Services, 79, (4), 370-384.

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