04/22/2026
Thank you to all of our wonderful Project Kids staff. WE APPRECIATE YOU!
Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week is a time to celebrate those who support young people during out-of-school time — but appreciation shouldn’t stop on April 24!
🌟 Recognition matters. Advocacy sustains the workforce. 🌟
Afterschool professionals are essential to positive youth outcomes, yet many face ongoing challenges related to job quality, compensation, and career pathways.
What can we do beyond this week?
✔ Support job quality: fair wages, benefits, and professional growth opportunities
✔ Advocate for investment: strong programs require a strong workforce
✔ Elevate the profession: recognize afterschool as a career, not just a role
✔ Keep saying thank you: consistent appreciation makes a difference
Afterschool professionals are the . Let’s ensure they feel valued, not just this week, but all year long.
Get involved: https://naaweb.org/page/AfterschoolProfessionalsAppreciationWeek