By Giovanna LaMonica ACNJ, Legal Student Intern Rutgers University Law School, Student I began my legal internship at Advocates for Children of New Jersey just five months after the New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect, Subcommittee on Poverty, Neglect, and Community Outcomes (the Subcommittee) released its report on Reformed Mandated Reporting in […]
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Resources from Webinar Series: Getting Ready for the World Cup: Keeping NJ Kids Safe
In May, ACNJ held a four-part virtual Dine & Discuss series designed to equip parents, child care providers, and community partners with practical strategies to keep children safe during large-scale events and in everyday life: Getting Ready for the World Cup: Keeping NJ Kids Safe. As global events increase travel, crowds, and online visibility, families […]
NJ Task Force Calls for Action to Safely Reduce Overreporting of Child Neglect
Authored by: Mary E. Coogan, Esq. ACNJ President/CEO Co-Chair of the NJ Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect The New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect (NJTFCAN) has released a new report, Reforming Mandated Reporting in New Jersey: Moving from Reporting to Supporting Families, offering nine actionable recommendations to reduce unnecessary child […]
New Jersey Legislative Fact Sheets 2026
How are communities in your legislative district supporting its children? Our 2026 New Jersey Legislative Fact Sheets provide the critical data for lawmakers and state leaders need to make informed policy decisions. Use the data as a roadmap for advocacy. You will also be able to view the New Jersey Statewide Fact Sheet in the […]
