Afterschool Program Accreditation
Program accreditation is the ultimate indication of program quality. It also provides afterschool professionals with performance indicators, benchmarks of quality – to guide program planning, implementation and evaluation. Accreditation also serves to guide families in making more informed choices about afterschool care for their children. Moreover, the accreditation process supports a team approach to program improvement and fosters a competent, caring and qualified staff.
The formal New York State Afterschool Program Accreditation process is currently on hold. While we are not accepting new applications or conducting accreditation visits at this time, programs are encouraged to use the Self-Study Tool and related materials as valuable resources for continuous quality improvement.
The Network for Youth Success remains committed to supporting high-quality afterschool programming. Updates will be shared here as they become available.
About New York State Afterschool Program Accreditation
Led by the Network for Youth Success and informed by the New York State Afterschool Program Accreditation workgroup; a group comprised of direct service practitioners, program directors, trainers, evaluation specialists, policy experts and agency leaders – the New York State Afterschool Program Accreditation model is designed to provide afterschool providers in New York State with a viable, affordable and meaningful accreditation option.
What does it cost?
The materials to self-study are all provided at no cost below.
Learn more about the accreditation process:
Video: What is the NYS Accreditation Process?
Frequently Asked Questions about NYS Afterschool Program Accreditation
Afterschool Program Accreditation Standards At A Glance
Guide to New York State Afterschool Program Accreditation
Start the Self-Study Process
New York State Afterschool Self-Study Tool
Power Point Overview of NYS Afterschool Program Accreditation
(required viewing prior to submitting application)
