More after-school programs available

Ventura County schools have received $3,288,000 in After School Education and Safety grants.

The funds will be used to open 29 new afterschool programs serving 2,500 elementary and middle school students.

The grant program funds the establishment of local after school education and enrichment programs, which are created through partnerships between schools and local community resources.

For more information, call Marcella Klein Williams at (805) 388-4375.