The FY2027 New Jersey State Budget includes significant investments in programs that support the health, education, and well-being of children and families across New Jersey. These investments strengthen the State’s commitment to improving outcomes for children by supporting early childhood education, child care, maternal and infant health, children’s mental health, nutrition assistance, public education, and […]
Category: Child Care
ACNJ Applauds NJ FY27 Investment in CCAP – More Work Ahead to Make Child Care Affordable
Read more on what’s in the FY2027 New Jersey State Budget for Children and Families ACNJ applauds New Jersey’s FY27 investment in the Child Care Assistance Program while calling for continued action to make child care affordable for every working family. Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) applauds Governor Mikie Sherrill and the New […]
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 […]
ACNJ Commends NJ Dept. of Human Services for Fully Reopening State Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) supports the full reopening of the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), restoring access for families across the state who rely on child care in order to work or attend school. “Child care is a necessity for New Jersey families. Reopening CCAP is a critical step toward ensuring that […]
ACNJ Testimony before the Assembly Budget Committee on FY 2027 budget
Shaylynn testifies on adequately funding child care (CCAP) addressing the childcare workforce shortage mental health services via NJ4S, and the Fatherhood Experiences Survey (NJFES) to support maternal health and families. TO: Members of the Assembly Budget Committee FROM: Shaylynn Bivens, J.D., Senior Legislative Analyst Advocates for Children of New Jersey DATE: March […]
