Congratulations to VP Mary Coogan for her selection as a 2018 ABA YLD Child Advocacy Award recipient! The American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (ABA YLD) chose Mary for her commitment to child advocacy and her leadership in child welfare and juvenile justice. This annual award recognizes the time, effort and skills necessary to implement […]
Category: About ACNJ
Thanks For Celebrating With Us!
As 2021 comes to a close, we look back on yet another successful year of educating our policymakers and advocating for the wellbeing of New Jersey’s children. Last year, we worked with the state to combat our Black maternal mortality crisis, advocated for universal home visiting and preschool for all, put the state’s kids and their […]
Check out our accomplishments in the 2022 ACNJ Annual Report
View our 2022 Wins for Children As we reflect on this year’s achievements, and look to opportunities ahead, we know our wins for children would not be possible without our many supporters and partners. Please consider making a donation to help us continue our work to ensure every child has the chance to grow up […]
Check our accomplishments in the 2021 ACNJ Annual Report
View our 2021 Wins for Children Download 2021 Annual Report As we reflect on this year’s achievements, and look to opportunities ahead, we know our wins for children would not be possible without our many supporters and partners. Please consider making a donation to help us continue our work to ensure every child has the […]
Cynthia Rice Receives Aletha R. Wright, Excellence in Early Care and Education Award
Today, ACNJ senior policy analyst Cynthia Rice was presented with the esteemed Aletha R. Wright, Excellence in EarlyCare and Education Award by the New Jersey Early Care and Education Alliance. Aletha served tirelessly for the benefit of children and families throughout New Jersey and the United States. Her characteristics of leadership, dedication and excellence was […]
