Beginning in October 2019, states will be able to use federal funding for mental health treatment, substance use treatment, in-home parenting skills training and counselling in order strengthen the family and prevent children from entering foster care.
Author: Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos
ACNJ testimony on New Jersey’s proposed budget FY2019
While the budget demonstrates Gov. Murphy’s commitment to working families, supports for working parents that ensure their children are in safe, quality child care needs attention.
What an amazing time for NJ children!
What an amazing two weeks for child advocacy – more money for preschool in Governor Murphy’s proposed budget, bills addressing chronic absenteeism as well as access to school breakfast on a fast track in Trenton and a celebration of the 20th anniversary of Abbott preschool. Plus – it’s official! ACNJ is part of the national Think Babies campaign.
NJ celebrates the 20th anniversary of Abbott preschool program
To illustrate the impact of the state’s high-quality public preschools, ACNJ filmed and produced a short video: New Jersey’s Abbott Preschool Success Story.
ACNJ’s Cecilia Zalkind honored during National Women’s History Month
Kind words from New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids about ACNJ President/CEO Cecilia Zalkind. Learn more about how ACNJ’s work impacts children and families.
