In December, Governor Phil Murphy took a giant step in supporting working families by signing S4065/A6071, the child and dependent care tax credit! The bill, passed unanimously on Thursday in both the Senate and the Assembly, will significantly increase access to the state tax credit for child care and increase the total amount of allowable […]
Category: Early Care and Education
How Counties and Towns Can Use ARPA Funds to Support Stronger Families
RECORDING Share with your county and town officials how they can maximize ARPA funds for kids! With just one click you can send an email to invite your town and county officials to watch the webinar and view these resources. Send and an email now! SLIDES The 4-1-1 on Child Care Early Childhood Priorities in […]
Watch the Recording – ACNJ/NJ DCF 2021 Virtual Fall Forum
On Wednesday, November 10th, Advocates for Children of New Jersey and the New Jersey Department of Children and Families held a 2021 Virtual Fall Forum to discuss advances in DCF’s strategic goals and provide status updates on vital initiatives like the Pritzker grant, race equity, universal home visiting, school-linked services, child care, CSOC rates and […]
ACNJ’s Response to Governor Murphy’s Conditional Veto to the Child Care Enrollment Bill
Despite strong support from child care providers, parents and lawmakers, Governor Murphy conditionally vetoed A4746/S3947, which would require the state to make child care subsidy payments based on child enrollment, rather than attendance. Read Governor’s statement. Advocates for Children of New Jersey is very disappointed with the decision. Since learning about this legislation, ACNJ has advocated […]
Tell Our U.S. Senators: Our Young Learners Need Us to “Build Back Better”
On November 19th, the United States House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act which will provide $400 billion for child care and preschool—the largest federal investment of its kind. The funding will provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for New Jersey’s children, families and educators by: Making child care affordable for all families with children from […]
