Good Morning Chairman Graham
and members of the Committee on Human Services.
Thank you for the opportunity to testify today,
My son, Maurice, attends the
Kid Power after-school program at Prospect
Learning Center
My shy little boy has
blossomed into a confident young man because of the program. The Kid Power
staff are extremely patient and give him the positive attention and
encouragement he desperately needed.
When Maurice was 9 years old
he could not read and was on a first grade reading level. Now, two years later
because of participating in the Kid Power program, he is at a 4th
grade reading level. I am so grateful.
In addition to academics, Kid
Power provides the students with many enrichment opportunities. He participates
in gardening and cooking classes and learns about healthy eating. He gets to
attend life-skills classes and learns about helping the community. He even gets
to go on field trips. He has become a track superstar and has received many
medals at Kid Power. These experiences
have given him the self-confidence he needs to excel in all areas of life.
Furthermore, these opportunities
do not exist during the school day. Furthermore, the Kid Power programs give
Maurice more hands-on learning activities that get him excited. For example,
because he likes track, they designed math activities to around his running.
Therefore, I am here today to
argue on behalf this program and I speak for many other parents who were not
able to testify today. We believe strongly that the non-profit organizations
like Kid Power should continue to be an important part of the after-school
program. When Maurice comes to Kid
Power, I know he has a different environment than the school day. He actually
enjoys staying after school. As a
parent, this is truly a blessing.
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