Author: Aisha Khan

Happy Healthy Dads = Happy Healthy Children

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Keith Hadad Staff Writer  For more information on this topic (or for more dad jokes!), contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org. This Father’s Day, let’s take time to appreciate how much love, joy, and fun fathers bring into the lives of their families. Being the best superhero, teacher, and role model a […]

Federal cuts will have significant impact on a crucial resource for youth development

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Isaiah Fudge Director Positive Youth Development  For more information on this topic, contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org On April 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice terminated $811 million in funding to programs across the nation that support essential services for youth, including mental wellness, rehabilitation, and school safety. One critical […]

Did you know Early Head Start offers home visiting too?

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Habibah Johnson Co-Chair, ACNJ Parent Leadership Council (PLC) For more information on home visiting, contact Senior Policy Analyst Diane Dellanno at ddellanno@acnj.org. The Unsung Role of Head Start in Home Visiting Classrooms filled with eager young children, preparing for their journey into school – this is what people often picture […]

From Personal Stories to Policy Change: NJ Parents Advocate for Home Visiting Programs

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 […]