YOUR VOICE is needed to stop proposed changes that will be devastating to the Head Start program. DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: OCTOBER 6TH On August 7th, the federal government proposed changes to the rules governing Head Start programs, titled Renewing the Promise of Head Start for the Next Generation. This Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) […]
Author: Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos
Blog: September 14th – 20th is National Diaper Need Awareness Week!
By Diane Dellanno ACNJ Senior Policy Analyst Diapers are a basic need for all babies, essential to their health and well-being. Keeping infants and toddlers clean, dry, and healthy helps build the strong foundation all children require to reach their full potential. However, findings from the Diaper Need Check 2026 study conducted by the National […]
Register: Newark Kids Count 2026 Community Conversation 1
Date: September 10, 2026
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Paterson Kids Count 2026, A City Profile of Child Well-Being
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Did You Know New Jersey Law Supports Lactation in the Workplace!
By Ellen Maughan, JD, IBCLC New Jersey State Breastfeeding Coordinator Around the world, the first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) and the month of August is also recognized as National Breastfeeding Month both in the United States and New Jersey. This year’s international WBW theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: […]
