Deck 2: A View of the Field: School-Age Care and Youth Development

Question 1

Adult supervision with full accountability is the most preferable situation because it is:

A) sending a child to lessons or other youth groups to be looked after
B) checking in from time to time to make sure the child is safe
C) in-home care or out-of-home care in a center
D) self-care for the child in his or her own home setting

Answer 1

in-home care or out-of-home care in a center

Question 2

California's After School Education and Safety (ASES), created in 2002, does what?

A) provides funds for programs focusing on literacy, academic enrichment, physical activity, healthy snacks and youth development
B) provides funds for schools to hire after school tutors
C) provides funds for programs throughout America increasing after school sports
D) provides funds for programs which increases money in libraries to give children more reading opportunities

Answer 2

provides funds for programs focusing on literacy, academic enrichment, physical activity, healthy snacks and youth development

Question 3

School districts today are being challenged because of their:

A) fear of vandalism on school grounds
B) constant use of shuttles to move students
C) under utilization of school buildings
D) wide range of ages for children

Answer 3

under utilization of school buildings

Question 4

Other countries, such as Japan, run their programs differently because they:

A) need to be out working after school
B) have longer hours for school
C) do not let girls participate
D) have to focus on other activities

Question 5

A "creche" is:

A) In English it usually means an organization of adults who take care of children in place of their parents
B) Nativity scene: a group of figures arranged to represent the birth of Jesus Christ
C) All of these answers are correct
D) a French word for infant bed
E) care of other's young offspring provided by animals

Question 6

Parents chose Family, Friend, or Neighbor care because they:

A) know and trust the caregiver
B) flexible hours
C) center based care is too expensive or there is a waiting list
D) cultural beliefs
E) all of the above