Author: Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos

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 […]

Stand up for #HomeVisiting this week!

Join us from March 21st – 25th in highlighting the critical importance of evidence-based, voluntary home visiting programs. ACNJ and our home visiting partners will participate in virtual visits with members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation to discuss and advocate for these critical services that support new parents and families with young children. The National […]

Gov. Murphy proposed great investments for kids in FY2023 budget, but what about child care?

On Tuesday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy delivered his sixth state budget address—the first in two years before a full audience at the Statehouse, and outlined his major initiatives for the 2023 budget in order to move New Jersey towards becoming a “stronger, fairer and more affordable” state. Read budget in brief. While the centerpiece of the […]