Author: NJSACC

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…

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…

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!

🏛️ 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…

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…

NAA Summer Spotlight: Check Out All the Great Stuff Fresh Out from NAA NAA26: Dream. Dare. Do. The National AfterSchool Association invites you to submit a proposal to present at NAA26 Convention, March 11–14, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in the Washington, D.C. area. Our proposal portal is now open through midnight…

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…

NJSACC Celebrates French-American Heritage Month. You can too. French-American Heritage Month takes place in July and is a month to celebrate the contributions French-Americans have made to American history, society and culture. SOME French-American Heritage Month Resources Bastille Day Activities for Kids France Lesson for Kids: History & Facts France Lesson Plan for Elementary School…

A Statement From our CEO Ebony D. Grace 🏫 New Jersey’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers Face Uncertainty as Federal Funds Withheld, Impacting Thousands of Working Families The Federal Administration’s decision to freeze $142.8 million in K–12 education funding is a betrayal to New Jersey’s students, families, and our economy. These dollars were approved by…

🚨 Funding Withholding Threatens 10,000 Afterschool and Summer Programs Nationwide Take Action Now! Breaking News: States will not receive their allotted funding for local afterschool and summer programs as expected on July 1. The move could immediately impact summer and afterschool programs funded by a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant for the 2025-2026 school…