Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Habibah Johnson Co-Chair, ACNJ Parent Leadership Council (PLC) For more information on the Parent Leadership Council, contact acnjplc@acnj.org. Last month, Advocates for Children of New Jersey and a team of New Jersey home visiting advocates traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend the National Home Visiting Summit, a multi-day conference dedicated […]
Author: Aisha Khan
Health Spotlight: Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Isaiah Fudge Director Positive Youth Development For more information on this topic, contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org Overview In June 2024, U.S.Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a national public health crisis. This declaration draws attention to two essential points–the need for a holistic approach to address the crisis […]
Math Talk for Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers: As Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Sara Thom Former Chair ACNJ Board of Trustees For more information on this topic or kids count data, contact Alena at asiddiqui@acnj.org The Importance of Early Math Skills Most adults know the importance of reading to young children. Storytime is a wonderful way to bond with kids, develop their empathy […]
Did you know New Jersey has the lowest rate of disconnected youth—but there’s more to do
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Alisha Sheikh Summer Volunteer For more information on this topic, contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org References: 5 Consequences of Not Having Access to Education – The Borgen Project Teens ages 16 to 19 […]
Did you know in New Jersey, you have the option to stay on your parent’s health insurance policy until age 31?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Stephen Eisdorfer ACNJ Volunteer For more information on this topic, visit https://acnj.org/issues/child-health/ Under most employer-provided group health insurance plans, on your 26th birthday, you, the adult child, become ineligible, or “age out,” for coverage under your parent’s policy. But there are still a few options available to you. Here’s what […]
