Author: Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos

Newark Kids Count 2022: A City Profile of Child Well-Being

Click on the page to flip to the next page. Download Report Press Release Powerpoint Presentation View the Presentation 00:00:00 – Highlight COVID-19’s Impact on Newark Community 00:13:50 – Welcome/Introductions 00:28:26 – Data Presentation 00:52:22 – Brief Q&A With Alana Vega 00:55:33 – Q&A With Newark Parents 01:32:43 – Closing Resources From Presentation Expand National […]

FY 2023 Budget Hearings

It’s budget time! Speak up on behalf of NJ children. The New Jersey Senate and Assembly Budget Committees have scheduled their hearings on the Governor’s proposed FY 2023 Budget. These hearings provide stakeholders with a forum to speak up on issues impacting children and their families. Read ACNJ’s summary on budget highlights for kids and families. […]

Share with Legislators ACNJ president’s Op-ed supporting legislative bills to invest in child care.

It’s time to address the long-time child care crisis in New Jersey.  The pandemic didn’t create it – it exposed it. Let’s urge legislators to support Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz’s comprehensive package of bills that would help parents, strengthen programs and support staff. One bill, S-2476 (pending introduction), incentivizes the development of child care […]