Last Updated: June 11, 2025 Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Candidates for Governor Candidates for Assembly View Election Guide What can voters do? What can candidates do? Partner With Us Where do Candidates Stand on Issues Affecting Children and Families? Be an informed voter. Click on the profiles of the gubernatorial candidates to check out their […]
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Trashaun’s Preeclampsia Story: From Trauma to Empowerment and Purpose
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin A Life-Saving Innovation: Why We Need Better Tests for Preeclampsia Now Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication that affects thousands of women every year. It can lead to high blood pressure, organ damage, seizures, and even death if not caught early. But here’s the surprising part: the way we diagnose preeclampsia […]
Anfry’s Story: Developing Character Through Faith and Relationships
Register for May 21 Lunch and Learn on Social Emotional Character Development and how it impacts youth mental health This is video 4 of the Y.E.S. (Youth Expert Stakeholders) video Series. Anfry’s story makes it clear: Relationships play a powerful role in youth development and success. It truly takes a village to raise a youth, […]
New Jersey facing devastating federal funding cuts to critical programs that support children and families
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Mary E. Coogan, Esq. ACNJ President/CEO On April 1st, five regional offices within the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) were closed, including 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲. These offices support child care and Head Start programs, and child welfare services. All staff who worked in these regional […]
Highlights of Governor Murphy’s Proposed FY2026 Budget which Impacts Children and Families
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin On February 25, 2025, Governor Murphy delivered his final state budget address, highlighting his “commitment to building a New Jersey that is stronger, fairer, and more prepared for the future.” Read the State of NJ Budget in Brief Proposed Investments for Children and Families: Preschool expansion: Increase of $34.6 million, of […]
