Final Feasibility Paper Wasilla needs Childcare By Ashley

Final Feasibility Paper Wasilla needs Childcare By: Ashley Maddox

Abstract � Problem: Wasilla doesn’t have enough childcare options for kids before/after school. � Research includes surveys of local students, articles, childcare programs, and Mat- Su schools � Project is not feasible at the time. � Recommendation: One before/after school program be opened up in one of the neighborhoods in Wasilla.

Introduction � Campfire AK is only located in the Anchorage School district. � Researched schools and childcare options in the Matanuska district. � Surveyed UAA students asking their opinion on childcare in Wasilla. � The Matanuska district only contains two Boys and Girls Clubs. � Campfire AK should open up a program in the Matanuska district.

Methods � Visited the official Campfire AK website � Visited the Boys and Girls Club website � Visited the Matanuska School District website � Developed a Questionnaire � Surveyed students in Krista Soria’s Technical Writing class and analyzed it. � Searched for articles on the Google Scholar Search Engine

Results Children’s out of school time has become a public concern and low income families show interest (Halpern). � Majority of welfare mothers rely on childcare arrangements and it says they’d benefit more from high quality programs. � Social development and school success are affected by how children spend their out of school time. � Only rural or inner-city public elementary, middle, or secondary schools are eligible to receive a grant � I couldn’t figure out if the Campfire organization would be able to fund another Centers program due to the rule of no interviews allowed. �

Conclusion � Wasilla area doesn’t have enough or good quality childcare options. � Lower income neighborhoods benefit from quality childcare programs. � Wasilla is considered an inner- city we could get a grant and funding for a program.

Recommendations �I recommend finding some sort of childcare program to be opened up and funded for one of the schools in the Mat- Su region.

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