Winifred Smith-Jenkins Director of Early Learning Policy and Advocacy The State of Preschool 2025 by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) once again recognizes New Jersey as a national leader in public preschool; an achievement worth celebrating. While NJ consistently meets 9 out of 10 of its quality indicators, now is a good […]
Author: Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos
MIECHV Family Home Visits in New Jersey by Congressional District, 2025 Data
Download State Page HomeVisitation2026NJ Find out how many families of children under 3 years old received a home visit in the cities in your district. Share the fact sheets with your federal congressional representatives. Congressional District Fact Sheets Select District CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 CD 6 CD 7 CD […]
Brick by Brick: The History Behind Today’s Upside-Down Food Pyramid and it’s Impact on Food Assistance Programs
By Keith Hadad ACNJ, Staff Writer Earlier this year, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), along with an updated food pyramid. The changes, represented by an upside-down pyramid, emphasize protein intake, recommend full-fat dairy options, and encourage limiting […]
How are New Jersey’s Children Faring? Explore the data and watch recording.
Download Pocket Guide View Press Release More Reports New Jersey Kids Count PocketGuide 2026 WANT TO DIVE DEEPER INTO THE DATA? Request an in-person or virtual data presentation. Community conversations are great opportunity to discuss the data and possible solutions to address specific issues affecting children in your county and region. Email Data Analyst Alena […]
ACNJ Commends NJ Dept. of Human Services for Fully Reopening State Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) supports the full reopening of the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), restoring access for families across the state who rely on child care in order to work or attend school. “Child care is a necessity for New Jersey families. Reopening CCAP is a critical step toward ensuring that […]
