By Ellen Maughan, JD, IBCLC New Jersey State Breastfeeding Coordinator Around the world, the first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) and the month of August is also recognized as National Breastfeeding Month both in the United States and New Jersey. This year’s international WBW theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: […]
Category: Maternal and Infant Health
PLC Video: Every Family Deserves a Doula
Every family deserves a doula. Check out this video produced by the Parent Leadership Council that explains the role of doulas and what must happen to increase access to this important maternal health support. When a new baby enters the world, a family is born, too. But for many parents, pregnancy and birth can feel […]
FY2027 NJ Budget Highlights for Children and Families
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 […]
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 […]
ACNJ Launches Statewide Midwifery Policy Collective to Strengthen Maternal Health, Expand Community Birth Options
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 […]
