Quality After School Programs Making A Difference

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Caitlin McNulty, Brookline Teen Outreach

Posted

Nov 19, 2019

Studies that show children and teens benefit in quality after-school programs is discussed with Caitlin McNulty, Founder and Executive Director of Brookline Teen Outreach. Sheila Hyland hosts from Alloy 26 at Nova Place in Pittsburgh. brooklineteenoutreach.org

Hosted by: Sheila Hyland Produced by: Keystone Newsmakers Team

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