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, […]
Author: Lana Lee
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 JOIN THE MOVEMENT ACNJ leading the charge to Start Strong NJ, a campaign fighting for affordable child care for all. 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 […]
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 […]
