We are running full speed ahead...these are our December offerings.  Do not miss out! (more…)

Overseeing an afterschool program is no easy task. In an average week we develop partnerships, talk with parents and caregivers, help with homework, and help support the academic and social growth of the children we serve. Our work often goes unnoticed, until now. Diego Arancibia at ASAPconnect in San Jose,...

An important alert from our colleagues at the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance (CECA) -- please join with us in supporting this essential program! PROTECT CONNECTICUT’S CHILD CARE 1. November 16, 10:30 a.m., CECA ADVOCACY COMMITTEE meeting followed by meetings with legislators 2. November 29, 3 - 4 p.m., RALLY at...

Today, more than 8,000 program sites across the country will celebrate the 17th annual Lights On Afterschool! We hope you'll join folks in Connecticut and around the country to mark the occasion—it's easy to take part, no matter where you call home. Here's how you can join in: Sign the petition to show your...

When kids start school they are learning to read between Pre-K and 3rd grade. After this point, children must read to learn. According to the Campaign for Grade Level Reading, "Reading proficiency by third grade is the most important predictor of high school graduation and career success. Yet every year,...

Local Connecticut Program Highlighted in National Magazine The other day I was meeting with the Connecticut After School Network Board Chair Vince LaFontan in his office about a recent article that was published in the Child Care Exchange about his program. (more…)

Great radio story on what it's like for kids with anxiety. Do any of the children in your program struggle with issues like this? We'll be having a Deep Dive training from 9-12 on Friday, October 14 in our Hartford office if you want more strategies about how to help....

What happened to September?  As the Fall season starts kick it off with October's Training Opportunities.  There is something for everyone! (more…)

Are you a Brain Builder? If not, register today to BE A BRAIN BUILDER! Registration is now open. Join us for our Annual Fall Conference on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Radisson Cromwell for a full day of workshops ready to make you a brain builder. Schedule of Events...

Licensing Task Force Kick-Off Call Date:  Thursday, October 13, 2016 Time:  1:00 PM Duration: 1 hour Meeting Description: By provider request, the Connecticut After School Network is re-convening its Licensing Task Force.  We invite you to take part in the initial conference call on the school-age programs licensing process and...