NJTV and WMBC-TV covered the release of our latest Newark Kids Count report, featuring a special section on childhood lead exposure in Newark.
Author: Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos
Newark children twice as likely to be lead poisoned as children statewide
Check out the 2018 Newark Kids Count for the latest on the well-being of Newark children.
BLOG: Federal foster care funding now available to fund prevention programs
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.
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.
