Expanding Learning Time

Keeping Kids Safe, Supporting Working Families

New Jersey After 3 programs provide safe learning environments that expand student learning time by approximately 40% each school day.

While in programs, students are safe, learning new things and finding relevance in school day concepts; all while being encouraged to become physically active and positively engaged in their respective communities.

These programs empower working parents to continue to work fulltime since these safe and affordable programs use this critical time to keep students intellectually and physically active and on track for success in school and in life.

Five Key Content Areas support student success:

1. Academic Support & Homework Assistance

2. Arts & Culture

3. Civic Engagement & Leadership

4. Life & Career Skills

5. Sports, Health, & Fitness

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How to Get Involved!

Parents, families, community members – everyone can join the effort to provide quality afterschool programming throughout New Jersey.

Advocate!

Become active in public policy. Tell your mayor or school district that you want an New Jersey After 3 program in your community. Ask local legislators to expand support for New Jersey After 3. Get involved in local community efforts to encourage quality afterschool programming.

Invest!

We need your support to increase the number of children getting high quality afterschool programming. Why invest? Donate to New Jersey After 3 or directly to a local program. Ask your employer to match your donation.

Valuable Tools for Parents

New Jersey Alliance of Family Support Organizations

Support, advocacy, and education to families and caregivers of children with emotional, behavioral and mental health needs.

US Department of Education:
Helping Your Child

Publication series aims to provide parents with the tools and information necessary to help their children succeed in school and life.

New Jersey Afterschool Directory

Resource for families to search for afterschool programs.

Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies and other Resources

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