Authored by: Mary E. Coogan, Esq. ACNJ President/CEO Co-Chair of the NJ Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect The New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect (NJTFCAN) has released a new report, Reforming Mandated Reporting in New Jersey: Moving from Reporting to Supporting Families, offering nine actionable recommendations to reduce unnecessary child […]
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New Medicaid Work Requirements and Eligibility Redeterminations Starting This Year
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin NJ FamilyCare is funded by state and federal Medicaid and CHIP dollars. Nearly 20% of New Jersey residents, including over 860,000 children, receive healthcare through NJ FamilyCare. Almost 550,000 low-income working-age adults in New Jersey are enrolled through the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion, which is the primary focus of new […]
Blueprint for Affordable Child Care: New Jersey Doesn’t Work Without It
JOIN THE MOVEMENT Start Strong NJ releases blueprint to make affordable, quality child care available to every family in the state that needs it. Before an audience of dozens of New Jersey legislators, Start Strong NJ unveiled its Blueprint for Affordable Child Care. The event featured Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell and a discussion between Steve […]
New Jersey Legislative Fact Sheets 2026
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin How are communities in your legislative district supporting its children? Our 2026 New Jersey Legislative Fact Sheets provide the critical data for lawmakers and state leaders need to make informed policy decisions. Use the data as a roadmap for advocacy. You will also be able to view the New Jersey Statewide […]
Dr. Winifred Smith-Jenkins Named Garden State Power Fellow
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Please join us in celebrating Dr. Winifred Smith-Jenkins, ACNJ’s Director of Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy, who has been selected for the Garden State Power Fellowship. She is one of 24 chosen for this opportunity. Supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Fund for New Jersey, and the Rockwood Leadership […]
