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Follow the Money: A Tool for Mapping Funds for Out-of-School-Time Initiatives
This tool draws upon selected examples of fiscal mapping research by statewide afterschool networks that track funding for out-of-school time programs. The tool provides an overview of fiscal mapping - a research approach that identifies the current expenditures for services for children and youth and their families. Organized into three parts, the tool provides an overview of the six steps in completing a fiscal mapping process, considerations and strategies for data collection and worksheets to help readers collect the data itself. (40 pages)
The Cost of Quality Out-of-School-Time Programs
The study provides detailed information on the full cost of quality OST programs. A companion online cost calculator will enable users to tailor cost estimates to their cities for many different types of programs. (106 pages)
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