NJSACC is committed to strengthening New Jersey’s afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) programs—and we need your voice to help make that happen. Whether you’re a provider, parent, youth, or community member, your advocacy makes a difference.

This page is your hub for taking action to support OST programs across the state. From writing letters to signing on in support of vital legislation, there are many ways to get involved and elevate the importance of accessible, high-quality OST programming for all of New Jersey’s youth.

Take Action Today

Send a Message to Lawmakers
Use our Digital Call to Action tool to contact your legislators directly. It takes just a few clicks to advocate for the NJ OST Advisory Commission..

Start a Letter Writing Campaign
Use NJSACC’s customizable Letter Writing Templates to write to your elected officials and urge them to establish the NJ OST Advisory Commission.

Sign On in Support
Organizations and providers can add their names to our Sign-On Letter calling on legislators to establish the NJ OST Advisory Commission.

Explore National Tools
Amplify your voice with resources from the Afterschool Alliance’s Digital Action Toolkit, which includes social media assets, email templates, and other easy-to-use advocacy tools.

Stay Engaged

Get Action Alerts

Sign up for NJSACC’s newsletter, The Flash, to receive real-time updates on OST legislation, upcoming events, and timely calls to action. Subscribe here.

Advocacy Updates
Stay tuned for upcoming NJSACC-hosted advocacy briefings and policy updates during our Afterschool Conversations sessions throughout the year. These virtual gatherings are an opportunity to learn about current OST legislation, share stories, and connect with advocates statewide.  

Together, we can ensure every young person in New Jersey has access to safe, enriching, and equitable out-of-school time opportunities. Let’s build the future of OST—one action at a time