Many children and teens in low-income families spend a significant amount of time home alone because of the high cost of childcare. Many single-parent households earn significantly less than two-parent homes, as a result more and more children are left home alone, free to roam the streets with their peers and other adults of bad influence. ... For decades, the Boys and Girls Club has been in the business helping children and teens acquire honest values, build self-esteem, and pursue healthy and productive futures. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate