This fact sheet resource is packed with the latest research and information on how children and youth spend their non-school hours, how they benefit from afterschool activities and much more. Sections include: (1) Children and youth today; (2) Health and well-being; (3) Children and youth spend time after school in a variety of ways; (4) Children and youth benefit from participation in afterschool programming; (5) The growing need for 21st century skills; (6) Economic costs and benefits; (7) Public support continues to grow; (8) Trends in public funding; and (9) Strengthening the field.