ACNJ served on New Jersey’s Commission on the Effects of Social Media Usage on Adolescents, which examined how social media impacts young people. The Commission published recommendations aimed at preserving social media’s benefits while reducing potential harms – including banning cellphones at school and delaying social media access until age 16. More in the News: […]
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Unpacking the NJ State FY26 Budget on New Jersey’s Kids and Families
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Highlights of FY26 State Budget Spending on Children and Families The State Fiscal Year 2026 Budget was approved by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Murphy before the June 30th deadline, with total appropriations of $58.8 billion and a projected surplus of $6.7 billion. The budget allocates resources, programs, and services […]
Investing in Positive Youth Development to Address NJ’s Youth Mental Health Crisis
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Will NJ’s Future Governor Address Youth Mental Health? Isaiah Fudge Director of Positive Youth Development For more information on this topic, contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org. Young people are struggling to cope with stress, anxiety and depression, and it’s persistently showing up in their daily lives, especially post-COVID. New Jersey is facing […]
Check Out Who’s Running for NJ Governor
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? ACNJ is a proud partner of StartStrongNJ. Join the Movement. Sign their petition to tell New Jersey’s […]
Trashaun’s Preeclampsia Story: From Trauma to Empowerment and Purpose
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Maternal health advocate and preeclampsia survivor Trashaun has turned her trauma into empowerment and purpose, sharing her story and advocating for increased awareness and support for expectant parents. Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication that affects thousands of women every year. It can lead to high blood pressure, organ damage, seizures, […]
