THE FACTS.

We found some troubling statistics regarding children and their after school activities. Currently Missouri Ranks 49th out of 50
for child care assistance eligibility. That means that low income Missouri parents are declining raises and promotions because
even the smallest pay increase puts them over the income limit.
49th out of 50
currently ranked
We found some troubling statistics regarding children and their after school activities. Currently Missouri Ranks 49th out of 50
for child care assistance eligibility. That means that low income Missouri parents are declining raises and promotions because
even the smallest pay increase puts them over the income limit.
the amount of children spending time to care for themselves doubles from 23% compared to 44% between the ages of 10-12.
23% to 44%
time spent caring for themselves doubles
the amount of children spending time to care for themselves doubles from 23% compared to 44% between the ages of 10-12.
childrens mothers are in the labor force.
childrens mothers work
77% of school age
childrens mothers are in the labor force.
in the us take care of themselves from the time they get home till when their parents get home.
15 million children
in the us take care of themselves from the time they get home till when their parents get home.
AUDIENCE
HOW CAN THIS CHANGE?
AUDIENCE
HOW CAN WE HELP?
How can after school programs help increase academic
performance in students living in poverty?
this was our rst question...after meeting with operation break through specic ideas started to form.
OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH
After meeting with operation breakthrough a more concise question arose.
How can after school art programs help students living in poverty?
AUDIENCE
DEMOGRAPHICS
when meeting with operation breakthrough we found that our main audience is children between the ages of 6-13 these are the
ages that this situation a!ects the most with behavior problems because of their home life. Our second aduience are the parents
of these children who cannot a!ord programs like this, and encourage their children to enjoy this one on one time.
DEMOGRAPHICS
children
6-13
when meeting with operation breakthrough we found that our main audience is children between the ages of 6-13 these are the
ages that this situation a!ects the most with behavior problems because of their home life. Our second aduience are the parents
of these children who cannot a!ord programs like this, and encourage their children to enjoy this one on one time.
DEMOGRAPHICS
children
6-13 parents of these children &
when meeting with operation breakthrough we found that our main audience is children between the ages of 6-13 these are the
ages that this situation a!ects the most with behavior problems because of their home life. Our second aduience are the parents
of these children who cannot a!ord programs like this, and encourage their children to enjoy this one on one time.
DEMOGRAPHICS
ETHNICITY
The ethnicity background of the kids we are focusing on are 89% black 11% other, this is based on the surrounding location
which we have chosen 31st and troost located in kansas city.
DEMOGRAPHICS
african american
89%
ETHNICITY
The ethnicity background of the kids we are focusing on are 89% black 11% other, this is based on the surrounding location
which we have chosen 31st and troost located in kansas city.
DEMOGRAPHICS
african american
89%
ETHNICITY
&
The ethnicity background of the kids we are focusing on are 89% black 11% other, this is based on the surrounding location
which we have chosen 31st and troost located in kansas city.
DEMOGRAPHICS
african american
89%
ETHNICITY
other
10%
&
The ethnicity background of the kids we are focusing on are 89% black 11% other, this is based on the surrounding location
which we have chosen 31st and troost located in kansas city.
DEMOGRAPHICS
african american
89%
ETHNICITY
other
10%
&
located in Kansas City
31st and Troost
The ethnicity background of the kids we are focusing on are 89% black 11% other, this is based on the surrounding location
which we have chosen 31st and troost located in kansas city.
HOW CAN WE GAUGE THIS?
this can be measured by the attendance at school, if their home life better, and are the kids less likely to join gangs.
HOW CAN WE GAUGE THIS?
higher attendance rating at school
this can be measured by the attendance at school, if their home life better, and are the kids less likely to join gangs.
HOW CAN WE GAUGE THIS?
higher attendance rating at school
a better home life
this can be measured by the attendance at school, if their home life better, and are the kids less likely to join gangs.
HOW CAN WE GAUGE THIS?
higher attendance rating at school
a better home life
are they less likely to join a gang
this can be measured by the attendance at school, if their home life better, and are the kids less likely to join gangs.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
When meeting with operation breakthrough we found that art really helps children that are living in poverty. It can help many
di!erent ways. These are some of the beneits we feel the children attending these after school programs will have:
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
it creates a joy for learning
When meeting with operation breakthrough we found that art really helps children that are living in poverty. It can help many
di!erent ways. These are some of the beneits we feel the children attending these after school programs will have:
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
it creates a joy for learning
helps students in poverty focus less on crime and more on themselves
When meeting with operation breakthrough we found that art really helps children that are living in poverty. It can help many
di!erent ways. These are some of the beneits we feel the children attending these after school programs will have:
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
it creates a joy for learning
helps students in poverty focus less on crime and more on themselves
it can be one thing they can actually control in their lives
When meeting with operation breakthrough we found that art really helps children that are living in poverty. It can help many
di!erent ways. These are some of the beneits we feel the children attending these after school programs will have:
How can after school art programs help students living in poverty?