Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Stephen Eisdorfer ACNJ Volunteer For more information on this topic, visit https://acnj.org/issues/child-health/ Under most employer-provided group health insurance plans, on your 26th birthday, you, the adult child, become ineligible, or “age out,” for coverage under your parent’s policy. But there are still a few options available to you. Here’s what […]
Category: Child Health and Hunger
Did you know asthma-related hospital visits are back on the rise?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Alena Siddiqui Data Analyst For more information on this topic or kids count data, contact Alena at asiddiqui@acnj.org Asthma is a disease that affects the lungs. Common asthma triggers are air pollution, secondhand smoke, physical exercise, and mold to name a few. Some common symptoms of asthma include shortness of […]
Did you know lead testing is crucial for children?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Alena Siddiqui Data Analyst For more information on this topic or kids count data, contact Alena at asiddiqui@acnj.org Background on Lead Use in the U.S. Lead is a naturally occurring metal known for being malleable, not easily corroded, and has a low melting point. In the past, lead was used […]
Did you know that many students are still not taking advantage of New Jersey’s free or reduced price school breakfast program?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Keith Hadad Staff Writer For more information on this topic, contact Keith at khadad@acnj.org. Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, especially for growing children. This is why legislators and advocates have worked so hard to ensure that free and reduced-price breakfast is available at school […]
Did you know the federal budget and tax policies impact early childhood?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Shadaya Bennett Senior Legislative Analyst For more information on this topic, contact Shadaya at sbennett@acnj.org. Congress is currently developing the Federal Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) Budget and updating tax policies to meet revenue and expenditure obligations, ensuring the country and programs that serve its citizens continue operating in the years […]
