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- Newark Kids Count Data Snapshot 2025: Economic Well-Being of Children and Families November 4, 2025
- ACNJ 2025 Annual Report is Out: Read about our work and accomplishments October 30, 2025
- Parent Voices: How NJ Policymakers Can Address the Challenges of Raising a Family October 30, 2025
- Newark Kids Count Data Snapshot: Education Status of The Newark Public School District October 30, 2025
- Conference: Providers Explore Solutions as Essential Partners in Making Universal Pre-K Sustainable October 17, 2025
- Cause for Celebration: HealthySteps NJ Reaches a Major Milestone October 9, 2025
- Newark Kids Count Data Snapshot 2025: Maternal and Infant Health September 30, 2025
- The Impact of Social Media on Adolescents September 22, 2025
- How CenteringPregnancy® Improves Outcomes for Parents and Babies in New Jersey October 6, 2025
- Placement Options in Special Education September 25, 2025
- Understanding Discipline Rights in Special Education: A Parent’s Guide September 24, 2025
- Education Rights of Homeless Students: Under New Jersey Law September 23, 2025
- Intervention and Referral Services: What Parents Need to Know September 23, 2025
- School Choice: What It Is and How to Access the Option September 23, 2025
- The Business Case for Efficient and Effective Child Care Investments September 22, 2025
- “Parenting Is Easy!” …Said No New Parent Ever! September 15, 2025
- What Parents and Students Need to Know About Alcohol, Drug, and Other Controlled Substance Offenses in School September 15, 2025
- New Jersey’s New Adaptive Testing: What Parents Need to Know September 15, 2025
- Understanding Your Rights to Your Child’s School Records in New Jersey September 14, 2025
- Attendance Matters – What Parents Need to Know about Attendance Laws and Their School District’s Policies September 12, 2025
- Retention and Promotion: Issues and Rights September 12, 2025
- Understanding Mental Health Services in School Districts: Guide for Parents September 11, 2025
- The High School Years for Students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): Options and Issues September 11, 2025
- What Do We Know About the “Medically Frail”? September 2, 2025
- The $50 Billion Rural Health Transformation: What It Means for Hospitals and Families September 2, 2025
- The Future of Public Preschool: Building a Bold Vision Together – NJ’s first community-based private provider conference September 2, 2025
- Birth Centers Bring Dignity, Choice, and Health Equity to New Jersey Families August 25, 2025
- The Workforce Behind Every Workforce: Why Child Care Must Be New Jersey’s Next Priority October 27, 2025
- Why Wraparound Care is Essential September 2, 2025
- Únete a la Petición: ¡Proteja el Programa de Asistencia para el Cuidado Infantil a familias de Nueva Jersey! August 22, 2025
- New law expands parents’ rights to advance notice before IEP meetings August 15, 2025
- Join us for September’s Lunch and Learn on Midwifery and Doulas August 14, 2025
- Sign Petition: Protect the Child Care Assistance Program for NJ Families! August 12, 2025
- Why New Jersey’s Next Governor Must Prioritize Early Childhood Educator Compensation August 11, 2025
- Your Voice Matters: Help Improve Special Education Services in NJ August 7, 2025
- Doulas: A Vital Part of Perinatal Care August 4, 2025
- Watch Recording: 2025 ACNJ/NJ DCF Summer Forum August 1, 2025
- Food for Thought: The Real Costs of Restricting SNAP Benefits July 24, 2025
- Big Medicaid Changes Coming Following Trump’s July 4th Budget Bill July 24, 2025
- Redefining Repayment: The Future of Student Loans July 24, 2025
- Alert: State Budget Shortfall Cuts Child Care Access For Thousands of Families July 23, 2025
- Unpacking the NJ State FY26 Budget on New Jersey’s Kids and Families July 16, 2025
- “I Need to Go to Work, But I Can’t Find Child Care!” July 11, 2025
- Child Care Providers: Urge Legislators to prioritize funding for the NJ Child Care Assistance Program July 23, 2025
- Governor Murphy’s Historic Early Childhood Education Legislation Marks Critical Progress with Room for Improvement July 11, 2025
- Midwifery Saves Lives: Why New Jersey Must Expand Access to Midwifery Care July 3, 2025
- What about the kids? 2025 Social Media Campaign June 30, 2025
- Investing in Positive Youth Development to Address NJ’s Youth Mental Health Crisis June 30, 2025
- Child Care in New Jersey: Why Everyone Should Care June 23, 2025
- The Missing Curriculum: Why Social Emotional Character Development (SECD) Matters June 19, 2025
- A Community Conversation on Whole-Child Initiatives in Trenton Schools July 10, 2025
- Check Out Who’s Running for NJ Governor June 5, 2025
- NJ Ranks 7th in 2025 National KIDS COUNT Data Book June 9, 2025
- Why Maternal and Infant Health Must Be a Top Priority for New Jersey’s Next Governor June 16, 2025
- Fewer Than 30% of New Jersey Paid Family Leave Claims for Newborn Bonding Are From Dads June 13, 2025
- Happy Healthy Dads = Happy Healthy Children June 12, 2025
- Public Testimony on Proposed Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan, PRN 2025-087 September 19, 2025
- ACNJ Testimony to Senate Education Committee on Bill S4476 June 23, 2025
- A roadmap for parents to bring public preschool to their communities May 29, 2025
- Trashaun’s Preeclampsia Story: From Trauma to Empowerment and Purpose May 27, 2025
- U.S. House of Representatives Moved the Federal Budget Process Forward July 1, 2025
- ACNJ Testimony to Senate Education Committee on Bill S3910 May 27, 2025
- Urge Assembly Members Co-sponsor Common Budget Resolution #15 to Fund NJ’s Child Care Assistance Program May 22, 2025
- Anfry’s Story: Developing Character Through Faith and Relationships May 7, 2025
- New Jersey Kids Count 2025 State Fact Sheet May 5, 2025
- New Jersey Kids Count County Pocket Guide 2025 April 22, 2025
- ACNJ Testimony on New Jersey FY2026 Budget calls for the State to fully fund DFD’s budget April 17, 2025
- Federal cuts will have significant impact on a crucial resource for youth development May 5, 2025
- Register for Advocating for Neurodivergent Children with Learning Disabilities Webinar April 16, 2025
- Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Budget Shortfall Morristown Town Hall Meeting August 20, 2025
- An Underfunded Division of Family Development Threatens New Jersey’s Child Care System, Families and the Economy April 14, 2025
- NEWS RELEASE: NJ Kids Count Data Highlights What’s at Stake for Children with Looming Cuts to Medicaid and Other Essential Services April 23, 2025
- New Jersey facing devastating federal funding cuts to critical programs that support children and families April 2, 2025
- Join the Movement to Make Child Care a Top Priority for Our Next Governor October 1, 2025
- Tell Lawmakers What “A Day Without Child Care” Means to You April 9, 2025
- Signed the Medicaid Petition and Want to do More? April 2, 2025
- Watch ACNJ’s #MedicaidMatters webinar April 1, 2025
- Tamil’s Story: Tapping into community resources to build resilience March 25, 2025
- Did you know Early Head Start offers home visiting too? April 25, 2025
- From Personal Stories to Policy Change: NJ Parents Advocate for Home Visiting Programs March 25, 2025
- Highlights of Governor Murphy’s Proposed FY2026 Budget which Impacts Children and Families March 13, 2025
- Register for #MedicaidMattersNJ Webinar on March 27th March 13, 2025
- Sign Petition to Stop Federal Budget Cuts to Medicaid March 12, 2025
- Share the Medicaid Petition Flyer -Spanish April 3, 2025
- Share the Medicaid Petition Flyer April 3, 2025
- Medicaid Cuts Impact New Jersey, Sign Petition March 10, 2025
- ACNJ’s Testimony in Support of Bill A2291 (expanding child care assistance to all full-time child care workers) March 10, 2025
- ACNJ’s Testimony in Support of Bill A4365 (establish Council for Community Recovery and Family Success) March 10, 2025
- Newark Future Policymakers Advocacy Training Class of 2025 Fellows March 6, 2025
- ACNJ #NJVOTES4KIDS Election Guide 2025 February 28, 2025
- Gov. Murphy Unveils Plan to Expand PreK Access by Amending Sq. Footage Requirement for Child Care Centers February 27, 2025
- ACT NOW: Protect health insurance coverage for our most vulnerable February 24, 2025
- View ACNJ’s Legislative Agenda on Positive Youth Development February 11, 2025
- Checkout ACNJ’s 2025 Legislative Agenda for Early Care and Education February 10, 2025
- ACNJ’s Testimony to Senate Education Committee on Chronic Absenteeism February 6, 2025
- New Jersey Legislative Fact Sheet 2025 – Early Learning February 6, 2025
- Testimony from Isaiah Fudge recommends “whole-child” best practices and resource hubs to tackle chronic absenteeism February 5, 2025
- Testimony from Nina Peckman urges “out-of-the-box” thinking, collaboration to address chronic absenteeism February 5, 2025
- Child Care Action Alert: Act now to protect our children, families and economy February 3, 2025
- Guidance for Child Care Providers: Template for “Safe Space” Policies January 28, 2025
