Author: Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos

Cause for Celebration: HealthySteps NJ Reaches a Major Milestone

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Authored by: Diane Dellano Senior Policy Analyst Celebrate Babies Week will take place October 20 through 24, and this year, New Jersey babies -along with their families and select pediatric practices throughout the state- are celebrating a major milestone.  As of July 1, 2025, pediatric practices serving families participating in NJ […]

Newark Kids Count Data Snapshot 2025: Maternal and Infant Health

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Download Data Snapshot Newark Kids Count Reports Over the past decade, Newark has made notable progress in improving infant health outcomes, with declines in low birthweight, preterm births, and mortality rates. However, significant disparities persist, with Black, non-Hispanic residents experiencing worse outcomes. This data snapshot on Newark Maternal and Infant Health […]

The Future of Public Preschool: Building a Bold Vision Together – NJ’s first community-based private provider conference

Let’s Build the Future of Public Preschool Together! Join us on Thursday, October 16 at The Park Hotel at Meadowlands for New Jersey’s First Community-Based Private Provider Conference: The Future of Public Preschool: Building a Bold Vision Together. This exciting one-day event brings together early childhood leaders, educators, and advocates committed to strengthening community-based public preschool partnerships across […]

Why Wraparound Care is Essential

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Co-Authored by: Kyla Ginsberg Student Intern Cindy Shields Early Childhood Senior Policy Analyst Winifred Smith-Jenkins Director of Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy For more information on this topic, contact Cindy at cshields@acnj.org or Winifred at wsmith-jenkins@acnj.org. For many families, the hours before and after school are just as important as the […]