Facebook Twitter Linkedin Federal dollars through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) Stabilization Grants kept child care centers from closing, but the temporary aid, which expired in September 2023, was a short-term fix to a long-standing problem and robust funding is needed to create a sustainable child care infrastructure, according to advocates at a roundtable […]
Author: Lana Lee
New Poll Reveals a Lack of Child Care Leads to Stunted Entrepreneurship
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Running a business is a time-consuming endeavor, and if you have kids, you actually have two job titles: business owner and parent. Since you can’t be in two places at once, securing reliable and quality child care is often a must. However, ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the child care industry has […]
ACNJ Seeking Early Learning Policy Analyst
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) is a nationally recognized research and advocacy non-profit organization that works to advance policies that help children and families. ACNJ provides policy expertise, and public education to create positive systems change and enjoys a 45-year track record in raising accountability, protecting rights and improving outcomes […]
Read ACNJ’s FY2025 Budget Testimony
Facebook Twitter Linkedin View this post on Instagram A post shared by ACNJforKids (@acnjforkids) By Shadaya Bennett Senior Legislative Analyst TO: Members of the Senate Budget Committee FROM: Shadaya Bennett, Senior Legislative Analyst, Advocates for Children of New Jersey DATE: March 19, 2024 RE: SFY25 Budget Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) appreciates the […]
ACNJ Joins Child Care Site Visit, Hosted by Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill
ACNJ staff members (Shadaya Bennett and Winifred Smith-Jenkins) attended a site visit to the Clinton Hill Early Learning Center in Newark, hosted by Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (CD- 11) where federal, state, and local officials along with advocates came together to highlight the importance of child care. Joined by two local state lawmakers – Senate Majority […]
