New Jersey has taken steps towards juvenile justice reform that gained us national recognition. However, more work needs to be done before we can truly have a therapeutic, supportive and equitable juvenile justice system.
Author: Catherine Felegi2
NJ summer meals on the rise, report finds
We’re gaining on summertime hunger! Child participation is up 38%, reports Hunger Free New Jersey. Join us in spreading for word so parents and other caregivers know where to find meals this summer.
New Jersey is Making Strides in Keeping Children Living in Foster Care Connected to Families
New Jersey has 94 percent of children living in foster care placed with families rather than in residential settings.
Newark Mayor Reflects on Kids Count Data, Announces Plan to Decrease Violence
The initiative is aimed to help the youth of Newark by decreasing violence and conflict.
New report shows NJ’s poorest schools missing out on school breakfast
The NJ Breakfast After the Bell law mandates schools in high-poverty districts provide breakfast at the start of the school day beginning in September 2019.
