4 out of 5 Tulsa kids are currently waiting for a spot in an afterschool program. For every 1 childcare seat available for children under 5, there are 1.5 children waiting.
On average, businesses lose $1,640 a year for each working parent due to lost revenue and hiring costs because of insufficient child care, totaling $23 billion annually.
Quality afterschool programs are proven to reduce violent crime arrests by 44%.
State subsidy cuts are impacting 5,800 families; we must bridge the gap between what families need and what the system provides.
Afterschool programs are a proven public safety strategy, reducing violent crime arrests by 44% and keeping kids safe during the high-risk hours of 2–6 p.m.
A $1 investment in these programs delivers a $3 return to the Tulsa community.
Currently, only 44% of Tulsa’s youngest residents have access to licensed childcare; your vote changes that.
