Member Benefits
VSACN provides fast, practical help for member organizations’ needs. VSACN offers meaningful and realistic solutions for school age care providers in three broad areas…1. Technical Administrative Support
- Curriculum and programming assistance, e.g. developing best practices, ideas and initiatives;
- Technical assistance to help meet state licensing requirements and national accreditation;
- Information on sustainable funding sources and grant writing support;
- Support building assistance for school age care programs among community groups, businesses, and policymakers.
2. Access to Training Workshops -
Members of VSACN receive registration discounts for the annual School Age Care Conference and special opportunities to attend workshops, trainings or special events sponsored by VSACN. Savings from discounts for training alone generally exceed the cost of VSACN membership.
3. Accreditation Assistance –
VSACN can help members take the steps toward accreditation by the National Afterschool Association (NAA). VSACN can assist with self-study and grants for accreditation fees and provide technical assistance. Once a center is accredited, professional growth and development for staff becomes as even greater focus, bringing more value to the center and its staff.
Accredited school age programs in Vermont are eligible to receive quality incentive funds from the Child Development Division. Generally, accredited centers gain more positive recognition in their community and are in a better position for receiving grants or loans from any funding institution.
Additional Benefits
- Quarterly Newsletter
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Help with Programming Issues
- Information about Current Trends within School Age Care
Becoming a Member
Membership in VSACN is open to all school age care providers and community organizations interested in the importance of school age care. To join the VSACN Network contact the coordinator, Hope Emerson: hope@voost.org
