NJSACC Applauds the Reopening of New Jersey’s Child Care Assistance Program, Underscores Urgent Need to Sustain Support for Working Families Westfield, NJ — NJSACC, New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) Professional Network, applauds the State’s decision to reopen the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) after months of an application freeze that left thousands of families without critical support. This action is a meaningful step toward restoring stability for working families who depend on child…

NJSACC Seeks Technical Assistance Specialist Application link: https://ideali.st/KJXrDh 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 sustainability of out-of-school time providers, professionals, and organizations to expand access and opportunity for New Jersey’s youth and families. NJSACC’s…

🤩 NJSACC is Honored To Share This News! NJSACC is honored to share that Ebony D. Grace, our Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s Transition Action Team. Ebony will participate as a member of the New Jersey’s Kids Mental Health and Online Safety policy team. This is a critical opportunity to provide valuable input with the incoming Administration on children’s mental health, digital well-being, and family safety. We appreciate the incoming…

Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture that is held from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually held on the 6th day. SOME Kwanzaa Resources: A Guide to Teaching About Kwanzaa Teacher Planet’s Kwanzaa Lessons, Worksheets and Activities TeacherVision’s Kwanzaa Resources NJSACC staff has taken full advantage of this opportunity to curate and compile a list of top resources that support teaching and sharing various cultural celebrations…

NJSACC Celebrates Hanukkah. You can too. Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated in December with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. SOME Hanukkah Resources: 11 Hanukkah Classroom Games and Activities for Elementary Students Incredible Books About Hanukkah Teacher Planet’s Hanukkah Lessons, Worksheets and Activities TeacherVision’s Hanukkah Resources NJSACC staff has taken full advantage of this opportunity to curate and compile a list of top resources that support teaching…

NJSACC Celebrates Christmas. You can too. Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration. SOME Christmas Resources: BBC’s Christmas Resources Teacher Planet’s Christmas Resources TeacherVision’s Christmas Resources The Teacher’s Corner: Christmas Activities and Lesson Plans NJSACC staff has taken full advantage of this opportunity to curate and compile a list of top resources that support teaching and sharing various cultural celebrations…

Dec. 2 –JFF: From Guide to Practice: Get Better Results for Jobseekers with AI: A Virtual Workshop Session Dec. 3 – NGCP – PowerUp! Exploring Fluid Power: A Town Hall with Women in STEM Dec. 18: NGCP: The Power of Stories See their events calendar here 🚀 STEM Next Flight Crew Members Featured on CBS’s Mission: Unstoppable Two members of our STEM Next Flight Crew shared their STEM journeys on Mission: Unstoppable this month, continuing our partnership with the…

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, program planning/management, STEM, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), working with families, and so much more! Check out the professional development opportunities…

📰 Announcing the release of the Fall 2025 issue of AfterSchool Today, Voices for Change: Advocacy in Action! A special joint publication from the Afterschool Alliance and NAA, the latest edition brings together the voices of afterschool professionals, youth leaders, researchers, and partners who are raising awareness, driving solutions, and shaping stronger systems for young people and their communities. Through storytelling, data, and on-the-ground examples, AfterSchool Today highlights the many ways advocacy happens every day — both for afterschool and in afterschool.…