Help Keep Care4Kids Open

Keeping Care4Kids open for families is a top priority.  Thank you to all of you who are helping in this effort by testifying before the Appropriations Committee, signing the petition, calling your elected representatives, sharing information by email and social media.  Your voice is being heard. Last week, the state legislature’s Appropriations Committee held a hearing that […]

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Upcoming December Trainings

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

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Ode to the Site Coordinator

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, CA created this brief You […]

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CARE4KIDS IN CRISIS AGAIN

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 the Capitol, 300 Capitol Ave. […]

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Local Connecticut Program Highlighted in National Magazine

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.

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Upcoming October Trainings

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

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Registration NOW Open for our 2016 Fall Conference!

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 7:45 – 8:30 am Registration […]

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Be Part of this Important Meeting!

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 applicable regulations. Join us October […]

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Upcoming September Trainings

Its a new start to the school year!  Are you looking for something new or old favorites?  We have it for you! Deep Dive Sessions – Games for Better Behavior! Date:  September 14, 2016 Time:  9:00 – 12:00 pm Location:  CASN Office, Building 1, Hartford 10 Games That Will Make Your Kids Behave Better When […]

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Nonprofits! Get Ready for the 2016 Election!

Now is the Perfect Time for Nonprofit After School Programs to Strengthen and Support Our Democracy With the national political conventions dominating the news the last few weeks, you may be ready (or beyond ready) for the 2016 election season to be over! In reality, now is the perfect time for your nonprofit to start […]

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