Posted 1/13/2023 Mary Coogan, Esq. ACNJ Pres/CEO Happy New Year! The staff and board of Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) are assessing the progress made on ACNJ’s 2021-2023 Policy Agenda and developing its 2024-2026 Policy Agenda. We would like input from you – our partners and members of our network – to help […]
Author: Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos
Share with us your experience with the NJEDA child care facilities improvement grants.
NJEDA Child Care Facilities Improvement Program Grant Survey We would like to hear from child care providers by January 20th. The NJ Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is currently providing nearly $25 million in grants between $50,000-$200,000 for licensed child care programs under the Child Care Facilities Improvement Program. The grants will cover the costs of […]
Join us for the Trenton Kids Count 2023 Release
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Smith Family Foundation 471 Parkway Ave, Trenton, NJ 08618 Registration starts at 9:30AM. The program begins at 10:00AM with a data presentation and panel discussion. The panel discussion will be moderated by Eleanor Horne, Trustee Emeritus of the Princeton Area Community Foundation. Panelists: Dr. Rachael […]
Home Visiting Programs are Vital for New Jersey Families
Posted 12/13/2022 By Barbara May RN, MPH Director of Policy and Program Development, Southern NJ Perinatal Cooperative and Co-Chair of the Advocates for Children of New Jersey Home Visiting Workgroup First Lady Tammy Murphy’s Nurture New Jersey initiative sets forth a bold plan to assure all babies begin life healthy, safe and ready to thrive. […]
ACNJ Celebrates Wins for Kids (2022 Annual Report and Breakfast Celebration)
View our 2022 Wins for Children As we reflect on this year’s achievements, and look to opportunities ahead, we know our wins for children would not be possible without our many supporters and partners. Please consider making a donation to help us continue our work to ensure every child has the chance to grow up […]