New Programs Provide Scholarships For After School Jobs
Aimed to fill a big need in providing much-needed childcare, Bend Park and Recreation District is teaming up with education partners to provide area students new scholarship and employment opportunities in BPRD's Kids Inc after school care program. "Kids Inc has provided aftercare at most Bend elementary schools for more than 30 years and the need for school-age after school care has never been higher," said Matt Mercer, recreation services director, Bend Park and Recreation District. "Working parents feel this need acutely and we must do more to strengthen and retain the w...