Facebook Twitter Linkedin Recent policy changes and concerns about immigration enforcement have caused fear among many families. It’s important for child care centers and family child care homes to be safe and welcoming for all, including undocumented families. As a leader, your role in providing guidance and reassurance is crucial. Lead with calm and confidence […]
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Did you know reports of bias-based incidents in N.J. schools have increased by 400% since 2018?
Facebook Twitter Linkedin By Olivia Carrara Leontine Young Fellow For more information on this topic, contact ACNJ’s staff attorney, Nina Peckman, Esq., at npeckman@acnj.org. Since 2013, the New Jersey Anti-Bullying Task Force has been collecting and reporting data on the prevalence of harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) in N.J. schools. The newest report, released at […]
Did you know NJ kids are above the national average, but there’s still work to be done at home
Facebook Twitter Linkedin By Alena Siddiqui For more information on this topic or kids count data, contact Alena at asiddiqui@acnj.org On January 10, 2024, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released its 2024 Race for Results policy report. This report comes ten years after the first Race for Results report in 2014, and through a variety […]
ACNJ joins in amicus brief in Supreme Court describing traumatic impact of rescinding DACA on beneficiaries’ children
At least a quarter of a million young children—including 5,200 in New Jersey—would be harmed developmentally, psychologically, and economically by the cancellation of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
ACNJ Opposes Proposed Regulatory Changes on the Treatment of Children in the Immigration System
Changes to the Flores agreement on Apprehension, Processing, Care, and Custody of Alien Minors and Unaccompanied Alien Children poses more harm to children.