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Due Thu June 8 – Continuation Notice of Grant Opportunity (NGO): 21st Century Community Learning Centers The 21st Century Community Learning Centers-Continuation Notice of Grant Opportunity (NGO) has been posted to the NJDOE webpage at: https://www.nj.gov/education/grants/opportunities/index.shtml The applications for the above program is live in the EWEG system and due by 4:00 PM on 6/8/2023. Purpose:  It…

NJSACC’s Spring Professional Development Series has arrived – register and join us! NJSACC (New Jersey School-Age Child Care Coalition): New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School time (OST) Professional Network has been very busy preparing a full menu of professional development opportunities for the spring. We encourage you to take a look at each of the following…

BREAKING NEWS: ARP Stabilization Grant Use of Funds Extension The NJDHS/Division of Family Development is authorizing providers to cover approved operating expenses through December 31, 2023 to support continuous operations. This means providers can charge operational expenses beyond August 31, 2023 and use ARP Stabilization Grants, consistent with the purpose of the stabilization grant across…

Afterschool Alliance: Afterschool in the Time of COVID-19 survey Let us know how your program is managing this spring—Take a quick survey to help us continue tracking the supports you are providing, the challenges you’re facing, and what your needs are to serve the children and families in your community. Click here to learn more…

Check out these wonderful mental health resources courtesy of Mizzen by Mott! National Mental Health Month Resources: As a part of National Mental Health month, Mizzen is highlighting activities by the reDiscover Center, kid-grit, !mpact Players, and the National Wildlife Federation that will teach youth how to learn and build these skills to live a…

NJSACC Celebrates its 30th Anniversary at New Jersey’s Annual Conference on Afterschool and OST 2023 (a photo essay) The 2023 conference, Purposeful Pathways: Expanding Access, Increasing Opportunities, celebrated long-term success in the ever-changing landscape of Afterschool, S.T.E.A.M. and Expanded Learning. The conference took place on Friday and Saturday, April 28th and 29th, and featured 46…

NJSACC Celebrates Haitian Heritage Month. You can too. Haitian Heritage Month celebrates the contributions Haitian Americans have made to American history, society, and culture. 7 Inspiring Children’s Books about Haiti Haitian Arts Podcast Series Haitian Heritage Month: Resources for Celebrating National Geographic Kids: All About Haiti NJSACC staff has taken full advantage of this opportunity to…

NJSACC Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month. You can too. Jewish American Heritage Month celebrates the contributions Jewish Americans have made to American history, society, and culture. 12 Jewish American Influential women Anti-Defamation League’s Jewish American Heritage Month Resources Books for Children: ADL’s Books Matter series Books for Children: Shel Silverstein The National Museum of American Jewish…

NJSACC Celebrates South Asian Heritage Month. You can too. South Asian Heritage Month celebrates the contributions South Asian Americans have made to American history, society and culture. 15 Children’s Books for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebrating South Asian American Women’s Stories Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Learning Center NJSACC staff has taken full…

NJSACC Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. You can too. Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month celebrates the contributions Asian/Pacific Americans have made to American history, society, and culture. 20 Asian American and Pacific Islander Women to Know Anti-racism resources to support Asian American, Pacific Islander community Children’s eBook Titles – Asian American and Pacific…