Beginning in October 2019, states will be able to use federal funding for mental health treatment, substance use treatment, in-home parenting skills training and counselling in order strengthen the family and prevent children from entering foster care.
Category: Child Protection
#NJVotes4Kids update
ACNJ’s #NJVotes4Kids campaign is in full swing! Most recently, we highlighted several key topics: juvenile justice, child protection and child nutrition. Help spread the message!
ACNJ calls for increased transparency more funding to protect littlest victims
Send tweets to the gubernatorial candidates, telling them that transparency and adequate funding are key in ensuring the safety and well-being of our most vulnerable children.
How well is NJ protecting babies from abuse and neglect?
ACNJ’s latest update finds that much has changed in five years.
ACNJ’s assessment of the latest federal monitor’s report
New Jersey continues to make progress in reforming child welfare system but gaps remain in key quality measures.
