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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.…

NJSACC Seeks Technical Assistance Specialist Application link: https://ideali.st/RC5p2y Application Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026 Start Date: Monday, February 2, 2026 Position Summary: NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) Professional Network works to build lasting public support for quality afterschool and out-of-school time programs across New Jersey. NJSACC’s mission fosters the growth, quality, and…

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,…

The Child Care Assistance Program has been reopened Click here to learn more Dear Child Care Provider, A link to the registration form is now available on www.ChildCareNJ.gov. At this time, the opportunity to apply will be first issued to families with very low incomes, families needing care for children with special needs, and families experiencing homelessness in…

Introducing the Mott Million Dollar Challenge: Where Bold Ideas Win Big Click here to learn more Kids and teens everywhere have world-changing ideas that deserve the spotlight!  That’s why the Mott Million Dollar Challenge is going all-in on innovation and backing the next generation of genius. Supported by funding from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation,…

NJSACC’s 2025-2026 Professional Development Opportunities NJSACC offers a variety of engaging virtual and in-person professional development and technical assistance opportunities for all staff working in school-age child care, afterschool, and out-of-school-time (OST) programs. Guided by the New Jersey Quality Standards for Afterschool (NJQSA), training topics include leading activities, behavior and inclusion, team building, leadership development,…

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…

$550 Community Scholarship – Spring 2026 Trauma Healing & Resilience Cohort (Montclair) | Apply Now! Click here to learn more Great news! The Office of Resilience is excited to offer three $550 Community Scholarships for the spring cohort of the Montclair University certificate course: From Trauma to Healing: Healing-Centered Approaches to Trauma in Families and Communities. This is…

The demand for afterschool programs has morphed into a crisis in our state. Listen here More than 150,000 children are enrolled in afterschool programs at daycares, community centers, churches, and schools and universities. Yet, more than 740,000 — or 4 in 5 kids — are waiting for a spot, according to a recent New Jersey…