Key Investments for Children and Families in the FY 2027 New Jersey Budget Governor Mikie Sherrill has released her proposed FY 2027 New Jersey budget, which includes significant investments in programs that support children, families, and communities across the state. From maternal health and early childhood care to education and youth mental health services, the […]
Author: Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos
Keeping Our Kids Safe on the Road: A Parent-to-Parent Conversation About Car Seats
Laura Palescandolo Laura is a member of the ACNJ Parent Leadership Council and is the Head of Operations and Content Editor at a bilateral non-profit organization. Jenn Dowdy Jenn is a member of ACNJ’s Parent Leadership Council and a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST). Laura Palescandolo Laura is a member of the ACNJ Parent Leadership […]
“We’re Here Too!” NJ Fathers Share Stories of Barriers, Bias and Invisibility
Read Executive Summary Download Brief Despite decades of research confirming that father involvement significantly improves children’s social, emotional, academic, and health outcomes, New Jersey fathers — particularly those in under-resourced communities — continue to face a system that was not built with them in mind. This report draws on community conversations with 64 fathers across […]
Camden Kids Count 2025, A City Profile of Child Well-Being
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Camden Kids Count 2025: Measuring Child Well-Being Amid Economic Pressures, Threats to Federal Safety Net Programs This Camden-specific Kids Count data report, published over two decades from the first one in 2004 by Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ), provides a comprehensive snapshot of how children are faring across nearly […]
New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program Limited Re-opening
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin New Jersey Reopens the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), A Major Victory for Families Advocates Urge Continued Focus on Long-term Solution to Affordable Child Care Newark, NJ — Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) and the New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC) celebrate a major milestone […]
