Facebook Twitter Linkedin By Olivia Carrara Leontine Young Fellow For more information on this topic, contact Olivia at ocarrara@acnj.org ACNJ has always believed that investments in child care would have multiple positive impacts on the child care industry, and now we have more proof! ACNJ has previously established the importance of the child care stabilization […]
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Did you know that early childhood supports are crucial for a child’s success?
Facebook Twitter Linkedin By Alena Siddiqui Data Analyst For more information on this topic or kids count data, contact Alena at asiddiqui@acnj.org In continuation of the 2024 Race for Results series, this week’s blog post focuses on Early Childhood. An emphasis on a child’s early years is essential to their well-being and their future. As […]
Did you know nearly half of U.S. parents struggle with diaper need?
Facebook Twitter Linkedin By Olivia Carrara Leontine Young Fellow For more information on this topic, contact Olivia at ocarrara@acnj.org Diaper need is defined as parents’ and caregivers’ inability to provide a sufficient supply of diapers to keep their babies clean, dry, and healthy. According to the National Diaper Bank Network, 47% of U.S. parents reported […]
As Diaper Prices Increase, so Does Diaper Need: Supporting Diaper Banks
Did you know that nearly half of all U.S. families with babies struggle to afford diapers? This struggle is commonly referred to as diaper need. Read the brief below by ACNJ’s Olivia Carrara, in which she addresses the issues contributing to diaper need and recommendations, such as supporting diaper banks, to help reduce it. Click […]
Did you know NJ kids are above the national average, but there’s still work to be done at home
Facebook Twitter Linkedin By Alena Siddiqui For more information on this topic or kids count data, contact Alena at asiddiqui@acnj.org On January 10, 2024, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released its 2024 Race for Results policy report. This report comes ten years after the first Race for Results report in 2014, and through a variety […]
