The club is open on non-school days, and most holidays. And those people have to go to work, and we're the only stability that's open from six to six Monday through Friday.' 'We have a lot of single parents out here,' she said. Her goal, and the goal of the entire staff, is to make sure it's a positive environment for all the kids.

She's worked here for more than 18 years. Prouty is affectionately known as 'Grandma' at the club. 'And 'What happened on the bus is on the bus, we're going to start over once we get inside'. 'There's more than once that I'll stop a child and say, 'Are you okay?'' she said. Prouty can tell just by looking at them whether it was a good, or bad day. 'They used to walk across the street, then they built a new school. 'My job since day one has been to get those kids greeted when they come in the door,' said Prouty. Diane Prouty knows each and every one of them by name. The Club serves as many as 250 children a day. They all know it's a temporary respite.the first bus is approaching, and the action is about to begin. People are working, but few words are exchanged. Everything is set perfectly in it's place.

All is quiet at the Tulalip Boys and Girls Club.

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