New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) Professional Network promotes and supports the development, continuity, and expansion of out-of-school time programs.

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  • Survey on OST STEM Workforce
    Welcome to this National OST Program Director Survey on OST STEM Workforce! This online survey is part of a study conducted by the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) at Wellesley College with support from the Overdeck Family Foundation and in partnership with the National Afterschool Association. NIOST is investigating effective strategies for recruiting, training, and retaining a high-quality OST STEM workforce, with a focus on afterschool and summer programming. Through this work we expect…
  • 2025 Lights On Poster Contest
    The 2025 Lights On Afterschool poster contest is officially open! This year, we’re looking for any artwork that represents the spirit of afterschool programs. Think about how your program has opened doors to new opportunities, whether it’s discovering something you love, learning new skills, or making friends. Show us how your afterschool staff have inspired, mentored, or supported you. Let us know what afterschool means to you through your art! As always, the winning artwork will be…
  • WATCH: 2025 Summer Youth Camp Season: Provider Informational Overview
    Watch: 2025 Summer Youth Camp Season: Provider Informational Overview The federal Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Reauthorization Act increases the health and safety requirements for all child care and early learning settings that accept child care subsidies, including summer youth camps. These provisions include pre-service and annual trainings, comprehensive criminal background checks, written policies and procedures, and inspections and monitoring. The NJ Division of Family Development, in partnership with the Departments of Health…
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