Category: Child Health and Hunger

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 […]

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 Jersey’s 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 benefitsβ€”affecting thousands of children and families statewide. Federal funds cover over half […]