Using Incentives to Increase Participation in Out-Of-School Time Programs

Posted by on July 6, 2008

Using Incentives to Increase Participation in Out-Of-School Time Programs

Research suggests that regular participation in out-of-school time programs can benefit children and youth in many ways. Incentives such as food, prizes, and field trips may promote program attendance, a sense of belonging to a program, and increased academic achievement. This new Child Trends brief provides key strategies for implementing a successful incentive program. Details: http://www.childtrends.org/Files//Child_Trends-2008_06_18_PI_OSTIncentives.pdf


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