Join Advocates for Children of New Jersey’s Town Hall – Wed July 30 – 6pm – East Orange (In-Person) Thousands of NJ Families To Lose Access To Child Care Assistance Due To Budget Shortfall Speak up now. You may have heard about the recent changes to New Jersey’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which is…
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Standing Together for OST — A Powerful Conversation with the Attorney General Yesterday, NJSACC had the honor of joining Attorney General Matthew Platkin and leaders from across the state for a community roundtable at the Boys and Girls Club of Newark. See more here The discussion centered on the devastating impact of proposed federal…
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NJDHS Child Care Assistance Program – Important Update Due to limited funding, starting Friday, August 1, 2025, the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) will not be accepting new applications. Applications received or postmarked after July 31, 2025, will not be reviewed. Children currently served by the Child Care Assistance Program will continue to receive assistance…
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🎬📞 Lights, Camera, Confidence! Check out the lessons here Week 2 of Building a NewsHour is here, and your young learners are stepping into the real work of reporting. In Parts 2 and 3, learners explore the human side of journalism: how to prepare for interviews, ask meaningful questions, and build trust with their sources. Along the…
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Check out NAA’s Post Beginning Monday, July 28, the National AfterSchool Association is celebrating Back-to-School Week! Join us for the release of the Back-to-School Products & Services Catalog along with daily spotlights and giveaways from key sponsors. More info to come!
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HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS The 2026 Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) will here before you know it! NJSACC is already planning and preparing to bring afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) professionals the best conference yet. Brought to you by NJSACC, New Jersey’s Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) celebrates long-term success in…
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🏛️ Senate Afterschool Caucus Briefing on 21st CCLC 🏛️ Watch the Briefing here if you missed it Across the nation, local afterschool and summer programs play a vital role in supporting our communities, the economy, and a strong workforce by keeping kids safe, inspiring learning, and helping working parents provide for their families. Federal 21st…
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click here to visit the NSLA website for even more family and program resources NATIONAL SUMMER LEARNING WEEK: July 14-18, 2025 NSLA’s National Summer Learning Week is a nationwide celebration that elevates the importance of summer learning in keeping kids engaged, safe, and healthy during the summer months. Held annually in July, this week shines…
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NAA Summer Spotlight: Check Out All the Great Stuff Fresh Out from NAA NAA26: Dream. Dare. Do. Mark your calendars for NAA26! The National AfterSchool Association’s 2026 Convention will take place March 11 to 14, 2026, in the Washington, D.C. area at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. This year’s theme, Dream. Dare. Do., invites…
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The NJ Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics, is pleased to announce a CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for the YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The Youth Achievement Award recognizes the strengths and accomplishments of a young person or group of young people and will be presented on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at our Diamond Jubilee Celebration. We are asking any and all to submit their…
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