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 […]
Author: Lana Lee
ACNJ Meets with Members of Congress as Part of the National Home Visiting Summit
The ACNJ team (policy analyst Diane Dellanno and policy associate Hannah Korn-Heilner) along with staff from the Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative and ACNJ parent leadership council members hit up Capitol Hill for visits with New Jersey’s members of Congress as part of the National Home Visiting Summit to bring attention to the importance of […]
Job Posting: Fundraising Manager
ACNJ is a seeking a Fundraising Manager! Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) is a leading children’s advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of children. ACNJ educates, engages, and collaborates with policymakers, advocates, and the public to advance and strengthen policies and programs that promote equitable opportunities for all children, addressing their needs […]
National Race for Results Report Ranks NJ High in Child Well-Being, but Wide Disparities Remain Among Children of Color
Read Alena’s Blog on the Race for Results Report New Jersey Ranks High in Child Well-Being, but Across the Country, Children of Color Face Disparate Outcomes, Jeopardizing Their Well-Being and America’s Future 2024 Race for Results Report Identifies Gaps in Child Well-Being That Persist Across Race and Ethnicity, Caused by Policy Choices That Shortchange Young […]
ACNJ’s 8th Annual Breakfast Celebration Recap
It was wonderful seeing new and familiar faces at ACNJ’s annual breakfast last week! In addition to celebrating our wins for children, we welcomed an engaging panel discussion focused on moving forward with social media. The event also recognized senior policy analyst Cynthia Rice, who will be retiring this December after 31 years of advocacy. View pictures from ACNJ’s breakfast celebration View highlight video, […]
