Child Care Providers Act Now! Critical changes to New Jersey’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) will take effect beginning August 1, 2025. These changes will directly impact both providers and families, which include co-payment increases and a pause on new applications. Despite strong advocacy—including public education, meetings with legislators, public testimony, and widespread media coverage—New […]
Category: Budget Advocacy
U.S. House of Representatives Moved the Federal Budget Process Forward
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Mary Coogan President/CEO, ACNJ Click here to stay informed on our state and federal budget advocacy. Last Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” along party lines 215 (R)/214 (D). The bill now moves to the U.S. Senate for their consideration. If H.R. 1 becomes […]
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: […]
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Budget Shortfall Morristown Town Hall Meeting
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An Underfunded Division of Family Development Threatens New Jersey’s Child Care System, Families and the Economy
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