From participating a roundtable discussion with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill to sharing her insight with news radio NJ 101.5, ACNJ Senior Policy Analyst Cynthia Rice recently spoke on the state’s child care crisis. The high cost for parents and a child care staffing shortage were cited as the the two main reasons parents struggle to the […]
Author: Lana Lee
Q&A with Tonique, A Full Spectrum Community Doula
An interview conducted with Dr. Tonique Griffin, Full Spectrum Community Doula and Advocate What inspired you to become a community doula? I have always been a nurturer. I’m the oldest of five kids. I grew up in the Hayes Homes in Newark in the ‘70s and ‘80s. It was kind of rough growing up back […]
#ReimagineChildCare B-I-N-G-O for Week of the Young Child!
It’s one of our favorite times of the year! Celebrate #WeekOfTheYoungChild with us! Download our bingo game and complete three tasks throughout the week to win a prize. Once you reach BINGO or if you have any questions, contact the Reimagine Child Care Coordinator Aaliyah Roulhac at aroulhac@acnj.org for more info! #ReimagineChildCare #WOYC23 Remember to […]
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ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NEW JERSEY Investments in our children reap results. Not just for one child, but for thousands of children all over New Jersey. That is why Advocates for Children of New Jersey, in partnership with parents and community members, works with local, state, and federal leaders to develop solutions that will give […]
Governor’s Proposed Budget Includes Big Wins for Kids and Families
On February 28, 2023, Governor Murphy delivered his sixth state budget address, outlining his major initiatives for the FY2024 budget, “expanding affordability, promoting fiscal responsibility, and creating world-class opportunities for everyone to succeed in the Next New Jersey.” Read the State of NJ Budget in Brief While the Governor’s $53.1 billion proposed budget focuses heavily […]
