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, and caring positive adult role models at school or at a faith-based program can be an invaluable resource in […]
Author: Lana Lee
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 […]
Join the Movement to Make Child Care a Top Priority for Our Next Governor
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Child care has reached a breaking point. Infant care averages nearly $20,000 a year. Preschool? Almost $19,000. For many families, child care costs more than their mortgage — and, here’s the striking part, more than the average cost of in-state college tuition. But this isn’t just a family hardship. It’s an […]
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 […]
Register for #MedicaidMattersNJ Webinar on March 27th
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Medicaid Webinar Flyer Register for 3/27 Webinar Download Flyer for Webinar as a PDF Document Sign Petition Urging Congress to Oppose Cuts to Medicaid
