Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced he will allocate a $2.3 million investment in funding from a federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant for the Boys & Girls Club in his upcoming budget.
The investment will help fund programs to improve the social, academic, and employment skills of low-income youth.
The Wisconsin After Three Initiative will teach study habits and offer intensive tutoring, especially in math and English. The program will also give children exposure to career options and role models through career exploration opportunities.
“The Boys & Girls Club provides a safe place and learning opportunities to kids across the state, and the Wisconsin After Three Initiative will be a good way to help our kids improve their reading and math skills,” Walker said. “By teaching kids study habits, offering intensive tutoring, and exposing them to role models we will hopefully give these children a strong foundation on which they can build on for success in the future.”
“Statistics show that nearly one-third of all violent crime committed by juvenile offenders occurs between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Boys & Girls Clubs have the unique ability to provide young people a safe and welcoming environment and offer services and programs to better prepare Wisconsin’s youth for adulthood,” said Vincent Lyles, president and chief executive officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.
