Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Stay up-to-date on our budget advocacy. #NJVotes4Kids! Winifred testifies asking state to fund Division of Family Developmentβs 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: […]
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An Underfunded Division of Family Development Threatens New Jerseyβs Child Care System, Families and the Economy
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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 πππ π’π¨π§ π π°π‘π’ππ‘ π π¨π―ππ«π§π¬ πππ° πππ«π¬ππ². These offices support child care and Head Start programs, and child welfare services. All staff who worked in these regional […]
Signed the Medicaid Petition and Want to do More?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin After signing the petition, there are three more things you can do to help protect Medicaid. Call your lawmakers. Below is a script you can follow when you do so. Post and tag your lawmakers on social media. Tell them “Hands off Medicaid.” Tell your family, friends, neighbors, colleagues and clients […]
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.β Read the State of NJ Budget in Brief Proposed Investments for Children and Families: Preschool expansion: Increase of $34.6 million, of […]
