The Boys & Girls Club of America Fact Sheet estimates one Boys & Girls Club program costs an average of $200 to $250 per child per year. Alternatively, it is estimated that keeping one young adult in jail costs taxpayers anywhere from $25,000 to $75,000 per year. Clearly, in addition to making a profound difference in the life of an at-risk child and guiding that child toward a future worth having, we offer the community a proven way to cost-effectively impact a child's life.