Tell policymakers it’s time to invest in child care. Child care providers and families from across the country have been fighting for generations for equitable access to affordable child care and better pay and working conditions for providers. Yet child care providers continue to struggle without the funding they need to care for our youngest […]
Author: Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos
Blog: Parent voices are key in making change for our youngest
Posted 5/2/2022 Laura Palescandolo Parent of two children, ages 6 and 2. Lives in New Providence, Legislative District 21. Advocating for better childbirth services, breastfeeding, maternity leave, childcare Rose-Anne Uwague Parent of two children ages 5 and 7. Lives in Jersey City in Legislative District 31. Advocating for better breastfeeding policies and accessible quality child […]
ACNJ Pres/CEO Cecilia Zalkind Raises the Question “What about the babies?” on NJ Spotlight Chat Box
Read about Sen. Ruiz’s Child Care Bills Help us make some noise for babies Child Care in the News Join the campaign.
Education Videos: Resources to help parents navigate the educational system
Jul 20, 2023 Learn About Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Laws in New Jersey Having your child be bullied, or having your child accused of bullying, can be an overwhelming experience for a parent. Staff Attorney Nina Peckmen offers a brief overview of the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) laws in New Jersey public schools, as […]
Can New Jersey Afford NOT to Invest in Child Care?
Help us make some noise to #ReimagineChildCare in New Jersey. ACNJ President and CEO Cecilia Zalkind recently authored an op-ed supporting a comprehensive package of bills introduced by State Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz (D- 29) that would invest $360 million for child care in New Jersey. Legislative proposals in the package co-sponsored by Senator […]
