New Jersey’s First Community-Based Preschool Private Provider Conference: The Future of Public Preschool: Building a Bold Vision Together convened yesterday, bringing together early childhood leaders, educators, funders, and advocates committed to strengthening community-based public pre-K partnerships across New Jersey. View Photos from Event The conference was created in response to the growing challenges community-based providers […]
Category: Early Care and Education
Cause for Celebration: HealthySteps NJ Reaches a Major Milestone
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Authored by: Diane Dellano Senior Policy Analyst Celebrate Babies Week will take place October 20 through 24, and this year, New Jersey babies -along with their families and select pediatric practices throughout the state- are celebrating a major milestone. As of July 1, 2025, pediatric practices serving families participating in NJ […]
Newark Kids Count Data Snapshot 2025: Maternal and Infant Health
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Download Data Snapshot Newark Kids Count Reports Over the past decade, Newark has made notable progress in improving infant health outcomes, with declines in low birthweight, preterm births, and mortality rates. However, significant disparities persist, with Black, non-Hispanic residents experiencing worse outcomes. This data snapshot on Newark Maternal and Infant Health […]
How CenteringPregnancy® Improves Outcomes for Parents and Babies in New Jersey
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Authored by: Disha Patel, MPH Manager, Health Policy Centering Healthcare Institute Patient-centered care prioritizes the needs of each individual. One powerful example is group prenatal care, such as CenteringPregnancy®, which has been shown to lower the risk of preterm birth, low birthweight and NICU stays. In New Jersey, we need to […]
The Business Case for Efficient and Effective Child Care Investments
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Authored by: Althea Ford Vice President of Government Affairs, New Jersey Business & Industry Association Investment in early childhood education is an economic imperative, allowing working parents and caregivers to engage the workforce knowing that their children are in safe, age-appropriate, high-quality educational environments. The business community has a vested interest […]
