The law will immediately eliminate some of the fines and financial penalties imposed on youth involved in the juvenile justice system and reduce reliance on medically dangerous congregate care settings for young people.
Author: Catherine Felegi2
Emphasizing the Importance of Family Visits for Children Living in Foster Care
The importance of family visits for a successful reunification cannot be overstated. Learn how the state is emphasizing these relationship bonding experiences during COVID-19.
A Father’s Day Letter to Aviv: They Will See You Were Here and You Were Counted #Census2020
Policy counsel and new dad Peter Chen reflects on why the Census is important to him this Father’s Day.
National Foster Care Month Wraps up with Senate Caucus for Foster Youth Briefing on the Impacts of COVID-19
ACNJ’s Aaliyah Roulhac reports on the federal briefing about COVID-19’s impact on foster youth, vulnerable children and their families.
BLOG: School’s Closed Due to COVID-19 – What Does That Mean?
Gov Murphy announced schools will be closed for the rest of the year. Staff Attorney Nina Peckman details what that means for schools and students.
