As the out-of-school time research base grows demonstrating the benefits of afterschool and summer programs,...
Connecticut After School Network
Supporting Student Success
At the Network, we strive to work towards every Connecticut child and youth to have the opportunity to participate in high quality, affordable after school programs.
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CSDE Releases State Funded After School Grant Request for Proposals
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) held a bidders conference May 14th, 2025 to...
Keeping Current to Get Ahead: Driving Your Program to Quality
The word quality comes up all the time, but we seldom take the time to...
Drive to quality pledge
The Drive to Quality Pledge represents a commitment to delivering quality out-of-school time programming for CT kids. Programs that sign the Drive to Quality Pledge use the CT Quality Standards for Out-of-School Time Programs to DRIVE their programs to quality!
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We are part of the 50 State After School Network, funded in part by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
The Connecticut Network for Children and Youth is the CT Affiliate of the National AfterShool Association. NAA and its State Affiliates share a mutual purpose and agreement to support, develop, and advocate for Out-of-School Time professionals and the profession. NAA and its State Affiliates build connectivity among stakeholders and create opportunities for engagement to ensure a vibrant future for the Out-of-School Time profession. OST professionals who are not currently paid NAA members and live in CT, our state affiliation and an Annual Fall Conference registration make you eligible for a free NAA membership. If you prefer, NAA membership may be purchased directly from NAA on a sliding scale from $25 to $150.