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Category: Early Care and Education
Sign Petition: Protect the Child Care Assistance Program for NJ Families!
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Why New Jersey’s Next Governor Must Prioritize Early Childhood Educator Compensation
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Meghan Tavormina Director of Public Policy & Advocacy at NJ Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC) The Math Doesn’t Add Up Hard work and low pay rarely lead to retention, quality, or professional growth; yet that’s the reality facing much of New Jersey’s early childhood education workforce. Unlike other […]
Doulas: A Vital Part of Perinatal Care
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Winifred Smith-Jenkins Director of Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy Doulas are trained professionals who provide emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, and in the event of loss. Unlike medical providers, doulas offer continuous, personalized non-clinical care that focuses on comfort, advocacy, and helping families navigate the birthing […]
Alert: State Budget Shortfall Cuts Child Care Access For Thousands of Families
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin ACT NOW SIGN PETITION: Calling for a special New Jersey legislative session to address the child care budget shortfall. Thousands of New Jersey families will lose access to child care assistance due to a $30 million funding gap in the state budget. $30M State Budget Shortfall Aug. 1 Changes Take Effect […]
