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 […]
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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, […]
Anfry’s Story: Developing Character Through Faith and Relationships
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin 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 […]
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 […]
