By Shaylynn Bivens, J.D. Senior Legislative Analyst If you have ever followed a bill in New Jersey, you know the legislative process can feel complicated. A bill can be introduced, referred to committee, amended, held for months, voted on, sent to the other house, amended again, and eventually reach the Governor’s desk. Sometimes legislation […]
Category: Budget Advocacy
ACNJ Statement on Passage of NJ Assembly Bill 5107 (A5107)
Advocates for Children of New Jersey applauds the General Assembly’s passage of A5107, sponsored by Assemblywoman Shanique Speight, which would require New Jersey’s Department of Human Services to conduct review of reimbursement rates paid by the state’s child care assistance program to certain child care providers. Access to child care that meets the realities of […]
FY2027 NJ Budget Highlights for Children and Families
The FY2027 New Jersey State Budget includes significant investments in programs that support the health, education, and well-being of children and families across New Jersey. These investments strengthen the State’s commitment to improving outcomes for children by supporting early childhood education, child care, maternal and infant health, children’s mental health, nutrition assistance, public education, and […]
ACNJ Applauds NJ FY27 Investment in CCAP – More Work Ahead to Make Child Care Affordable
Read more on what’s in the FY2027 New Jersey State Budget for Children and Families ACNJ applauds New Jersey’s FY27 investment in the Child Care Assistance Program while calling for continued action to make child care affordable for every working family. Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) applauds Governor Mikie Sherrill and the New […]
ACNJ Testimony before the Assembly Budget Committee on FY 2027 budget
Shaylynn testifies on adequately funding child care (CCAP) addressing the child care workforce shortage mental health services via NJ4S, and the Fatherhood Experiences Survey (NJFES) to support maternal health and families. TO: Members of the Assembly Budget Committee FROM: Shaylynn Bivens, J.D., Senior Legislative Analyst Advocates for Children of New Jersey DATE: […]
