After-school program teaches children to love and respect t…

Car Crash Washington Today in Washington: An after-school program in Washington uses affirmations, art and storytelling to help children build confidence and a strong sense of self. The nonprofit FAN began in 2005 as a safe haven for children indirectly involved in the child welfare system and now offers an after-school program providing stability, meals and mentoring to hundreds of children. The article describes the program's approach and includes unrelated sidebar headlines about other incidents.