THE POINT plays a crucial role in supporting the most vulnerable youth in our community during the critical afterschool, evening and summer hours. Our outreach extends to more than 685 students each year, spanning grades 2nd through 12th. Most POINT students have single parents working hard to make ends meet and approximately  90% are living below Chester County's poverty threshold. Many POINT students  have faced hardships such as homelessness, transient living conditions, exposure to parental addiction, abuse, food insecurity, and/or academic challenges. Consequently, POINT students face an elevated risk of involvement with the juvenile justice system, grappling with physical or mental health issues, susceptibility to substance abuse, and struggling with school attendance and academic performance.