Attendance & Accessibility at Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee

At Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee, we are committed to ensuring that every child has a reliable path to success, regardless of their financial circumstances. We actively combat chronic absenteeism, with 95% of our Club members maintaining a 95% school attendance rate. Recognizing that 61% of caregivers find after-school programs too expensive—with average costs in Tennessee reaching $4,368 per year—we bridge the gap by providing more than $34M in scholarship support. By offering critical child care for 245 days each year, we remain a stable, long-term solution for families across the state.