http://supportunitedway.org/release/2005/11 xx http://supportunitedway.org/press/2005/11/16/new-study-reveals-characteristics-successful-after-school-programs <p>BOSTON – Parents want after-school programs to help put their children on the path to success – in school and beyond. But new research being released today by United Way of Massachusetts Bay reveals simply walking through the doors of an after-school program isn’t enough. The Massachusetts After-School Research Study finds that the staff’s ability to engage youth and their families is a key barometer for whether the after-school program will result in positive outcomes for youth. <span class='read-more'><a href="http://supportunitedway.org/press/2005/11/16/new-study-reveals-characteristics-successful-after-school-programs">&nbsp;read&nbsp;more&nbsp;&raquo;</a></span></p> Wed, 16 Nov 2005 01:00:00 -0500 Meghan Keaney Anderson 1156 at http://supportunitedway.org