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 […]
Category: Budget Advocacy
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 […]
Sign Petition to Stop Federal Budget Cuts to Medicaid
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Congress: Protect Medicaid — Essential Healthcare is at Risk We, the undersigned strongly oppose Medicaid cuts that would significantly impact New Jerseyβs children and families. Medicaid is a lifeline for over 1.8 million New Jersey residents, including children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Proposed federal cuts would reduce access to healthcare, […]
Medicaid Cuts Impact New Jersey, Sign Petition
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Federal Budget Cuts will Pose a Financial Strain on New Jersey and Threatens Essential Healthcare Services for Children and Families The NJ Department of Human Services has assessed how Congressional budget proposals could impact Medicaid provider pay, eligibility, and benefitsβaffecting thousands of children and families statewide. Federal funds cover over half […]
