NEWARK, NJ — Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) is proud to announce that New Jersey has been selected as one of only ten states nationwide to participate in the Midwifery Policy Collective, a national initiative supporting state-led efforts to strengthen community birth systems and improve maternal health through policy and systems change. The […]
Category: Early Care and Education
Give Dads What They Really Need This Father’s Day!
Michael Cupeles, Men’s Initiative Coordinator with Gateway Community Action Partnership Michael is a fatherhood practitioner and a community engagement leader, specializing in father engagement, family strengthening, prevention strategies, and systems collaboration across New Jersey. Michael serves as Co-Chair of the New Jersey Department of Children and Families Office of Family Voice Fatherhood Engagement Committee and […]
Fatherhood & Family Well-Being: View Webinar Recordings on Insights and Solutions for Thriving Families
Healthier beginnings and stronger families depend on supporting fathers, too. Below are our webinar recordings from the week of Father’s Day, where our guests shared ideas, experiences, and explored solutions that help children and families thrive. June 16, 2026 What do fathers need to ensure their children and families thrive? In this virtual session recording, […]
Public Hearing on Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards
The New Jersey Department of Education will hold three public hearings to receive comments on the draft revisions to the New Jersey Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards. We encourage all early childhood professionals to participate in this important process to share their input as experienced leaders in the field who do this hands-on work with […]
Reflecting on the State of Preschool
Winifred Smith-Jenkins Director of Early Learning Policy and Advocacy The State of Preschool 2025 by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) once again recognizes New Jersey as a national leader in public preschool; an achievement worth celebrating. While NJ consistently meets 9 out of 10 of its quality indicators, now is a good […]
