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 […]
Category: Early Care and Education
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 […]
“I Need to Go to Work, But I Can’t Find Child Care!”
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Cindy Shields Senior Policy Analyst for Early Childhood Education This is a common cry across the country, and New Jersey is no exception. Families are struggling to find quality child care, and when they do, the cost is often unaffordable. What’s driving this crisis, and how do we begin to fix […]
Child Care Providers: Urge Legislators to prioritize funding for the NJ Child Care Assistance Program
Child Care Providers Act Now! Critical changes to New Jersey’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) will take effect beginning August 1, 2025. These changes will directly impact both providers and families, which include co-payment increases and a pause on new applications. Despite strong advocacy—including public education, meetings with legislators, public testimony, and widespread media coverage—New […]
