Category: Budget Advocacy

ACNJ Testimony on New Jersey FY2026 Budget calls for the State to fully fund DFD’s budget

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Stay up-to-date on our budget advocacy. #NJVotes4Kids! Winifred testifies asking state to fund Division of Family Development’s budget fully to secure child care for New Jersey’s families. To: Chairman Sarlo and Members of the Senate Budget Committee From: Winifred Smith-Jenkins, Ed. D, Director of Early Learning for Policy and Advocacy Date: […]

New Jersey facing devastating federal funding cuts to critical programs that support children and families

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Mary E. Coogan, Esq. ACNJ President/CEO On April 1st, five regional offices within the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) were closed, including π‘πžπ π’π¨π§ 𝟐 𝐰𝐑𝐒𝐜𝐑 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 π‰πžπ«π¬πžπ². These offices support child care and Head Start programs, and child welfare services. All staff who worked in these regional […]

Highlights of Governor Murphy’s Proposed FY2026 Budget which Impacts Children and Families

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin On February 25, 2025, Governor Murphy delivered his final state budget address, highlighting his “commitment to building a New Jersey that is stronger, fairer, and more prepared for the future.” Read the State of NJ Budget in Brief Proposed Investments for Children and Families: Preschool expansion: Increase of $34.6 million, of […]