Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Nina C. Peckman Staff Attorney For more information on this topic, contact Nina at npeckman@acnj.org WHY DO CHILDREN MISS SCHOOL? According to the parents who reach out to the KidLaw Resource Center for assistance with attendance issues, the most common reasons for absences are: health issues usually involving a chronic […]
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Did you know Work First New Jersey now provides participants with a $30 diaper benefit?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Naomi Engelhard Leontine Young Fellow For more information on this topic, contact Naomi at naomi@acnj.org Nearly half of U.S. parents struggle with diaper need. Since 2018, the cost of diapers has increased upwards of 22%. Typically, infants need their diapers changed between 10 and 12 times a day, costing about […]
Did you know that chronic absenteeism is still an issue of concern in New Jersey?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Keith Hadad Staff Writer For more information on this topic, contact Keith at khadad@acnj.org. In New Jersey, a student is considered chronically absent if 10 percent or more of the school days are missed in the school year. This is the equivalent of 18 missed days or more based on […]
Did you know lead testing is crucial for children?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Alena Siddiqui Data Analyst For more information on this topic or kids count data, contact Alena at asiddiqui@acnj.org Background on Lead Use in the U.S. Lead is a naturally occurring metal known for being malleable, not easily corroded, and has a low melting point. In the past, lead was used […]
Mental Wellness Spotlight: Resources for Youth & Families in New Jersey
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Isaiah Fudge ACNJ Director, Positive Youth Development Recently, an Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) blog post captured a snapshot of the nationwide mental health concerns of Generation Z (Gen Z). These are individuals born between 1997 and 2012. The post acknowledges that about 75% of mental illnesses develop between the ages […]
