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 […]
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Did you know NJ kids are above the national average, but there’s still work to be done at home
Facebook X (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 […]
Did you know NJ Kids Count data shows WIC participation is not where it should be?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Hannah Korn-Heilner, Policy Associate For more information on this topic, contact Hannah at hkornheilner@acnj.org By Olivia Carrara, Leontine Young Fellow For more information on this topic, contact Olivia at ocarrara@acnj.org The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, commonly known as WIC, provides supplemental nutritious food to pregnant, breastfeeding, and […]
Did you know there are only 80 doula service providers registered with NJ FamilyCare?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Diane Dellanno Policy Analyst For more information on this topic, contact Diane at ddellanno@acnj.org Footnotes: Kenneth J. Gruber et. al., Impact of Doulas on Healthy Birth Outcomes, 22 J. Perinatal Education, 49, 50–51; National Partnership for Women and Families, Improving our Maternity Care Now: Four Care Models Decisionmakers Must Implement for […]
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 […]
