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Webinar: The Mott Million Dollar Challenge: Where Big Ideas Win Big Click here to register The Mott Million Dollar Challenge: Where Big Ideas Win Big 50 State Afterschool Network Webinar Tuesday, January 27, 2pm ET Your students have big, bold ideas — let’s give them a million-dollar stage.  The Mott Million Dollar Challenge is a…

👩🏼‍⚕️ Join the Collaborative for Advancing Healthy Experiences in OST Register Here Youth with chronic health conditions participate in out-of-school time (OST) programs every day, and with the right support, these environments can play a powerful role in their overall well-being. This training equips OST professionals with the knowledge and strategies needed to create safe…

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Establishing Phone-Free Schools in New Jersey Policy Will Become Effective Beginning in the 2026-2027 School Year RAMSEY – Governor Phil Murphy today visited Ramsey High School in Bergen County to sign bipartisan legislation requiring all school districts in New Jersey to adopt policies restricting the use of cell phones and other internet-enabled devices…

Happy New Year! New Year, New Funding, Who Dis? As we kick off 2026, we’re excited to share four funding opportunities that support afterschool and summer programs. Below, you’ll find key details and upcoming deadlines. – Community Collaboration Challenge — January 16, 2026 – The 826 Write to Thrive Fund — January 22, 2026 – 2026 Aim High Grant…

Celebrate National Mentoring Month 2026 Each January, we come together as a community to ignite these passions and help turn these wildest dreams into reality with National Mentoring Month. By harnessing our collective voice, MENTOR advocates for supportive relationships for young people, mentoring as a legislative priority, and raises awareness around how mentorship can change…

NJSACC Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. You can too. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States, marking the birthday of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. CHECK OUT SOME OF THESE MARTIN LUTHER KING,…

Over the years, NJSACC’s opportunity for networking & dynamic conversation for leaders in the field of afterschool & OST, Afterschool Conversations, has changed according to the times. New for 2025-26, NJSACC is proud to present monthly conversation topics guided by NJSACC staff & guest speakers. Every third Thursday of the month join us for a…

For Child Care Programs Please see the attached flyer for upcoming training offerings for January 2026. Participants must have a laptop, tablet, or cell phone with internet connectivity to log into Zoom. Supplemental materials will be emailed prior to the course start date. Download the Flyer Here

🚀 Dive into the January-March Quarterly Asset Package and explore what’s available this quarter!  Career-Connected Learning Training: Building Engineering & Awareness in Pre-K and Kindergarten – January 21, 2026, 3–4 p.m. ET. This session introduces resources from the Museum of Science, Boston to help early childhood educators integrate engineering and career awareness into existing activities. Register here.…

Complimentary TIME for Kids Subscription for The Allstate Foundation Friends and Families Click here to learn more At The Allstate Foundation, we believe in empowering youth to serve and improve communities. That’s why we’ve partnered with TIME for Kids to bring you Service Stars, an initiative that inspires young people to take action through simple,…