Supporters offer after-school care for children in poverty

Local municipalities and support groups are offering after-school care for children who are alone at home because their parents have to work long hours or at late at night due to low income.The supporters help them build good habits such as washing their hands and doing household tasks, as children from poor households often lack knowledge of everyday hygiene or households chores.They believe such teaching can help break the poverty cycle."I'm home! Let's go out and play!" one child said to a staff member as about 10 early-grade pupils began assembling around 3 p.m. at an after-school care …READ FULL ARTICLE