Take action today! Ensure your Assembly members sign on to the common budget resolution #15. Addressing the funding shortfall to New Jersey’s Child Care Assistance Program is a critical investment in New Jersey’s children, families, and economy. To learn more, read the policy brief by Winifred Smith-Jenkins, which explores the importance of this investment to support […]
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ACNJ Testimony on New Jersey FY2026 Budget calls for the State to fully fund DFD’s budget
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Stay up-to-date on our budget advocacy. #NJVotes4Kids! Winifred testifies asking state to fund Division of Family Development’s budget fully to secure child care for New Jersey’s families. To: Chairman Sarlo and Members of the Senate Budget Committee From: Winifred Smith-Jenkins, Ed. D, Director of Early Learning for Policy and Advocacy Date: […]
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Budget Shortfall Morristown Town Hall Meeting
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An Underfunded Division of Family Development Threatens New Jersey’s Child Care System, Families and the Economy
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Join the Movement to Make Child Care a Top Priority for Our Next Governor
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin JOIN THE MOVEMENT ACNJ leading the charge to Start Strong NJ, a campaign fighting for affordable child care for all. Child care has reached a breaking point. Infant care averages nearly $20,000 a year. Preschool? Almost $19,000. For many families, child care costs more than their mortgage — and, here’s the […]
