While we applaud Gov. Murphy’s commitment to children and families in the FY2022 budget, supports to child care made during the pandemic must continue to ensure the child care system remains sustainable once the federal money is exhausted.
Category: Maternal and Infant Health
Universal Home Visitation Bill Clears First Hurdle
This bill provides New Jersey mothers and/or caregivers with access to one home visit after the birth of a child with a qualified health care professional, moving us closer to establishing a statewide universal home visiting program for families of newborns.
Find Your Roar Advocacy Training
Parent, guardian & grandparents of children 0 to 5 your voice matters! Network and bond with others that share your same issues to help make change for babies in NJ.
New Jersey Kids Count 2020 Race Data
Find the latest race data by county on: Population Ages 0-19 Years Children Living Below the Poverty Level Babies Born Low Birthweight Women Receiving Early Prenatal Care Children and Youth in Out-of-Home Placements Youth Admissions to Detention View report
Infant Mental Health: Supporting a Baby’s Social-Emotional Development by Embracing the Essential Role of the Caregiver
During the pandemic, our caregivers have been essential workers, supporting the social and emotional growth of our babies every day during a stressful time.
