Good News: NJ’s Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit has Been Expanded! On Friday, December 3, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy took a giant step in supporting working families by signing S4065/A6071, the child and dependent care tax credit! The bill, passed unanimously on Thursday in both the Senate and the Assembly, will significantly increase access…
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VIDEO: The Five Protective Factors to Strengthen Families (English and Spanish) Great news! The Protective Factors Video is now available in English and Spanish. Please use the links below to access the videos. English – Protective Factors video Spanish – Protective Factors video Any videos created by Grow NJ Kids Training Services are available from the Grow NJ Kids Training…
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Mizzen By Mott Moonshot Connection AUDIENCE: FOR NETWORK STEM/MOONSHOT STAFF, PARTNERS AND PROGRAM PROVIDERS The Mizzen By Mott app delivers inspiring and engaging activities that spark learning in young people. Supported by the Mott Foundation, Mizzen is available at no cost to afterschool professionals! Encourage partners to download the Mizzen By Mott app to access…
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Child Care Grants Comparison Chart from New Jersey’s Department of Human Services Division of Family Development click here to download the comparison chart (PDF)
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Student STEM and STEAM Opportunities You Should Know About Airport Design Challenge The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is thrilled to be hosting another round of the very popular Airport Design Challenge, where students are encouraged to form teams and recreate a real airport in the Minecraft virtual platform. Students from K-12 can participate using the free…
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The Afterschool Alliance Publishes their latest Afterschool Policy News Afterschool advocates have been hard at work: learn more about the latest state-level child care stabilization funds for afterschool, as well as what Build Back Better proposes for afterschool by clicking on the following news items below: State Child Care Stabilization Grants Open With Many Afterschool…
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A Gift From kid-grit To You! The Last 3 Free Virtual Workshops of 2021 DE-STRESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH KID-GRIT AMBASSADOR, GRACE CECILIO Wednesday, December 1st 4:00-5:00 PM PDT | 7:00-8:00 PM EDT Holidays, family and stress, oh me, oh my! Let’s prioritize you and share some time together to de-stress. Together we will practice [SEL]F…
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2022 Next Gen Afterschool Leaders Nominations Now Open Nominations for National AfterSchool Association’s 2022 Next Generation of After School Leaders is now open! If you know an emerging leader—age 30 or under—who is an afterschool evangelist, committed to professional development, and who has the potential to make lasting change in our field, nominate them today.…
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Webinar – From Youth Served to Youth Led: How to build an intergenerational team for impact – join us on Wed Dec 1 On December 1, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. EST The Institute for Citizens & Scholars (C&S) and the Afterschool Alliance will host an online webinar moderated and led by students from the Kentucky…
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National Youth Leadership Council Launches PODER en SALUD: Youth as Solutions! click here to download the full announcement (PDF) The National Youth Leadership Council is excited to announce the launch of PODER en SALUD: Youth as Solutions! This program will increase access to accurate and timely COVID-19 prevention and vaccine information by Latinx youth for…
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