Author: Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos

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

Post author By Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos
Post date March 11, 2022

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 […]

Understanding and Applying for Child Care Stabilization Grants

Post author By Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos
Post date February 7, 2022

Center-Based and Family Child Care Providers: Are you planning on applying for a child care stabilization grant? Get technical assistance to better understand the grant and how to apply. Sign up for one of two webinars: TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 6:30 – 8:00PM (Spanish simultaneous translation available. Habrá traductor en español.) Click here to join tonight’s […]

We Can’t Go Back: The Future of Infant-Toddler Child Care After COVID-19

Post author By Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos
Post date January 22, 2022

ACNJ in the News: Read Op-Ed in NJ Spotlight by Dr. Taryn Morrissey and Cecilia Zalkind, “The Future of Infant and Toddler Child Care After COVID-19” Posted 1/26/2022 By Taryn Morrissey, co-author for Pennies to the Dollar: The Investment Gap for New Jersey’s Earliest Learners Guest blogger, Dr. Morrissey is an Associate Professor of Public […]

Data on Family Assistance Programs Updated on Kids Count Dashboard

Post author By Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos
Post date January 12, 2022

Alena Siddiqui, Data Analyst Latest Kids Count Data Update By Alena Siddiqui, Data Analyst ACNJ has posted more data to our Kids Count Data Dashboard. This quarter, we have updates on a variety of data indicators relating to nutrition, teens & young adults, and early care & education. Those having to do with family assistance […]

New Report Details Investment Gap in New Jersey’s Youngest Learners

Post author By Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos
Post date December 13, 2021

Pennies to the Dollar: The Investment Gap for New Jersey’s Earliest Learners details the investment gaps to support the education of infants and toddlers and provides three policy/investment recommendations. This brief is based on an analysis conducted by Ajay Chaudry and Taryn Morrissey, authors of Cradle to Kindergarten: A New Plan to Combat Inequality. Download […]