Our Virtual Lights On Event is Here!
This year our Lights On Afterschool celebrations might look a little different, but there are still plenty of ways to showcase the important role afterschool programs play in our communities in a…
COORDINATING WITH SCHOOLS TO PREPARE TO RE-OPEN
*** SEE NEW GRAPHIC BELOW *** The State of Connecticut has just issued its 50 page guidance document to help communities prepare to re-open schools in the fall. Right now…
Important Changes to Summer Program Rules
The following important changes to group size, program size, temperature checks and Care4Kids are included in the information below from the Office of Early Childhood: Dear Child Care and Youth…
Conference table
A COVID Summer — Program Planning
The Connecticut After School Network held its first Summer Planning Roundtable on May 21st with over 80 people attending virtually. As expected, many questions were discussed in 5 distinct areas…
HELP SAVE AFTER SCHOOL FUNDING
Connecticut State Budget Update - February 10, 2020 On February 5, Governor Lamont released his proposed budget adjustment for the next fiscal year starting July 1, 2020. What does this mean…
How CT Celebrated Lights On!
Connecticut Cities Celebrate “Light’s On Afterschool” Thursday, October 24th marked the 20th year that the Afterschool Alliance has kept the “lights on” for afterschool programming across the nation. The intent…
Lights On Afterschool
October 24th is the 20th Anniversary of Lights On Afterschool, a nationwide event to call attention to the importance of afterschool programs for America's children, families and communities. Have you…
After School Budget Win!
State After School Grant increased by $1 million! The Connecticut General Assembly completed the 2019 legislative session at midnight last night and passed a budget bill that Governor Lamont is…
Congresswoman Visits After School in New Haven
This past Friday Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro stopped by the Martinez 21st Century Community Learning Center (21CCLC) in New Haven to do some gardening with the children. Students were making Mother’s…