25th Anniversary Newsletter Series - Edition 7 of 12

Friday, April 3, 2026

Prime Time Palm Beach County

Celebrates

25 Years of Impact

Prime Time Palm Beach County will release two important publications on May 8, honoring 25 years of impact while examining what lies ahead.

Together, these releases offer both a timely look at today’s challenges and a compelling case for continued investment in quality afterschool systems.

A REFLECTION OF OUR HISTORY

Prime Time's 25 years of Impact and Long-Term Returns on Investment demonstrates through a collection of 20 plus years of internal research how sustained intermediary support strengthens program quality, builds workforce capacity, and drives meaningful outcomes for children, families and communities. It reinforces that high-quality afterschool programs are not only essential services, but also smart, long-term investments in community prosperity.

Meet the Authors: 
Charles D. Smith Ph.D., Director of Research, Prime Time Palm Beach County

Stefania E. Giannella Ph.D., Research Manager, Prime Time Palm Beach County

AND A VISION FOR OUR FUTURE
The New Ecology of Afterschool, Emerging Pressures on Workforce, Children and Developmental Relationships was written from a census study of afterschool directors in Palm Beach County that explores how programs have evolved since the COVID-19 pandemic, identifying a “new ecology” marked by workforce instability, rising youth stress and increasing family pressures. The findings underscore the growing importance, and challenge of maintaining strong, supportive relationships within programs.

Meet the Authors: 
Charles D. Smith Ph.D., Director of Research, Prime Time Palm Beach County

Stefania E. Giannella Ph.D., Research Manager, Prime Time Palm Beach County

Teal Chance, Director of Quality Improvement, Prime Time Palm Beach County
Ezequiel Buenanueva-Vila, Research Assistant, Prime Time Palm Beach County 

👉 Stay connected as we honor our past, celebrate the present and build the next 25 years together.

Visit www.primetimepbc.org/25-years to follow the journey.

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