Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin 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 […]
Category: Early Care and Education
Dr. Winifred Smith-Jenkins Named Garden State Power Fellow
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Please join us in celebrating Dr. Winifred Smith-Jenkins, ACNJ’s Director of Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy, who has been selected for the Garden State Power Fellowship. She is one of 24 chosen for this opportunity. Supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Fund for New Jersey, and the Rockwood Leadership […]
Murphy Signs Critical Legislation Before Leaving Office
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Before the Murphy administration concluded, several critical pieces of legislation were signed into law. “Bell-to-Bell” Cell Phone Ban: Effective for the 2026-27 school year, this law restricts student phone use during school hours. The policy reflects recommendations from the Commission on the Effects of Social Media Usage on Adolescents, of which […]
The Intersection of Maternal Health and Child Care: Why the Fourth Trimester Matters
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Authored by: Winifred Smith-Jenkins, Ed.D. Director of Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy For more information on this topic, contact Winifred at wsmith-jenkins@acnj.org. While early childhood is often discussed broadly as spanning birth to age five, the first three months after birth, known as the fourth trimester, are among the most fragile, […]
New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program Limited Re-opening
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin New Jersey Reopens the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), A Major Victory for Families Advocates Urge Continued Focus on Long-term Solution to Affordable Child Care Newark, NJ — Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) and the New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC) celebrate a major milestone […]
