National Playwork Alliance

The National Playwork Alliance (NPA) is an organization focused on promoting the value and practice of playwork, which is the professional support of children’s play. The NPA advocates for the importance of play in development, providing resources, training, and a community for playworkers—those who facilitate and enhance children's play experiences. By raising awareness about play as a critical aspect of childhood, the alliance aims to influence policies and practices in education, recreation, and child care to ensure that children have the time and space to engage in play, which is vital for their physical, emotional, and social development.