What is MnSACA?
The Minnesota School-Age Care Alliance (MnSACA) is an association of 750 child/youth-focused professionals who provide care for school-age children and youth in school, park, home and agency settings during out-of-school hours. Members network with one another, support each other and learn together while they grow as professionals. A volunteer Board of Directors and member-supported committees provide leadership for the organization.
MnSACA's Mission is to promote quality out-of-school time programs and support the leadership and development of out-of-school time professionals.
What does MnSACA do?
Thanks to the efforts of hundreds of volunteers, MnSACA:
- Holds an annual conference with nationally recognized speakers, hands-on workshops and great ideas for use in school-age care programs
- Helps programs improve through the NAA program improvement and accreditation process
- Provides scholarship funds to help members pay for conferences and professional training opportunities
- Publishes a membership directory for easy access to a statewide network of professional colleagues
- Distributes Network News, a quarterly newsletter with news, tips and trends in caring for school-age children and youth
- Provides yearly training series which includes statewide training, training of trainers, and other professional development opportunities
- Generates ideas and support through the work of several committees
Why should I join MnSACA?
When you become a MnSACA member, you become part of a statewide professional support network of people who care for school-age children and youth. MnSACA is for everyone involved in school-age care: directors…staff members…school-based programs…park programs…private agency programs…in-home programs...libraries... faith-based programs.
Member Benefits:
- Discounts on conference fees and training workshops
- Access to scholarship funds that help offset training costs
- A connection to a statewide network of colleagues
- Automatic membership in NAA, the National After-School Association
- Email alerts for access to grants, public policy, and training opportunities
- Membership Directory
For Agency Members:
- Increased professional awareness
- Ability to access MnSACA’s statewide listserv to post job openings and other pertinent information
Join Today!
Join online or complete the Membership Brochure as Acrobat PDF
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Become a member of MnAEYC (Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children or Minnesota AEYC) and NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) today and receive Young Children, NEWS, reductions on conference fees, and access to the "members-only" section of the NAEYC website. In addition to these benefits, comprehensive members receive 5-6 books published by NAEYC.
There are several ways to join. Three options are described below. If you are renewing, please make sure you include your Membership ID number with your registration. The Membership ID number can be found directly above your name on the left side of your MnAEYC and NAEYC mailing labels. Please make sure that you are a member of MnAEYC. You must be a member of MnAEYC to receive MnAEYC mailings and discounts at MnAEYC events.
Add an Affiliate Membership Process
Click here to view a step by step procedure to adding a local chapter affiliate or state affiliate chapter to your INDEPENDENT NAEYC membership.
Options for Joining MnAEYC or Renewing MnAEYC Membership
1. Print a Membership Application from the NAEYC Website.
You can print a membership form from the NAEYC website with this link.
For the Affiliate Name/Number, write “Minnesota at-large/3600” if you do not want to join one of the two local chapters. If you would like to join Duluth AEYC, write “Duluth AEYC/36001”. If you would like to join Lakes Region AEYC (Alexandria), write, “Lakes Region AEYC/36002”. If you would like more information on creating a local chapter in your area, please contact the MnAEYC office. All of these memberships include membership in MnAEYC, Midwest AEYC and NAEYC. The current membership dues are $70 for Regular, $105 for Comprehensive, and $55 for Student. Mail the form with your payment to NAEYC at the address listed on the form.
Printable Membership Application from NAEYC Website
2. Join/Renew Online through the NAEYC Website
New Members: Join MnAEYC and NAEYC online through the NAEYC website. You must add Minnesota AEYC as your affiliate to become a member of MnAEYC.
Renewing Members: Login as a renewing member with your Membership ID number. Please make sure to select MnAEYC as an affiliate if it is not listed when you renew.
Adding the MnAEYC Affiliate: If you are an Independent Member of NAEYC, you will need to add MnAEYC as an affiliate. If your membership was just processed, you can login to your membership account and add the Minnesota AEYC affiliate. You will be charged the affiliate portion of the dues. If it is time for you to renew, renew your membership and add Minnesota AEYC as an affiliate.
NAEYC Membership Page
3. Request a Membership Form from MnAEYC
Email MnAEYC at brians@mnaeyc.org with your mailing address to request a membership brochure. Please put "Mail Membership Brochure" in the subject of your email.
If you have any questions regarding these instructions or your memebership status, please email MnAEYC at brians@mnaeyc.org, or call us at 651-646-8689 or contact NAEYC at 1-800-424-2460 ext 2002.
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