THE NEED

New Braunfels offers numerous, successful afterschool resources for elementary-aged students. These programs feature fun activities, help with school work, healthy meals, and positive role models. However, very few options, if any, exist for middle and high school students – until now.

Teens are facing unprecedented challenges at school, home, and everywhere else.
We’re here to help.

Percent of Texas students estimated to
be on their own after school 1:
18%
Middle
School
35%
High
School

Since the pandemic, 46% of parents say their teens have new or worsening mental health conditions.

Attending afterschool programs increases the
likelihood of being promoted to the next grade by:
  • 47%High School

  • 42%All Students

70%
There is a 70% drop in juvenile crime corresponding with the rise in availability of afterschool opportunities across the country.2

From 2009 to 2019:

The number of teenagers who reported constant feelings of
hopelessness and sadness increased by3:

40%
YOUTH
SUICIDE
RATES
JUMPED BY:

61.7%

1Afterschool Alliance, “America After 3pm Demand Grows, Opportunity Shrinks”, 2020

2“From Risk to Opportunity: Afterschool Programs Keep Kids Safe”, www.strongnation.org

3RachelsChallenge.org

Keep up with our progress and join the
movement by signing up for our newsletter!


By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: NBYC. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact

©2024 New Braunfels Youth Collaborative