Category: Early Care and Education

ACNJ Testimony to Senate Education Committee on Bill S3910

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Winifred Smith-Jenkins Director of Early Learning Policy and Advocacy Click here to learn more about preschool expansion. Bill S3910 makes various changes to provision of preschool aid and facilities requirements; establishes Universal Preschool Implementation Steering Committee; requires full-day kindergarten in all school districts. To: Senate Education Committee From: Advocates for Children […]

Urge Assembly Members Co-sponsor Common Budget Resolution #15 to Fund NJ’s Child Care Assistance Program

Take action today! Ensure your Assembly members sign on to the common budget resolution #15. Addressing the funding shortfall to New Jersey’s Child Care Assistance Program is a critical investment in New Jersey’s children, families, and economy. To learn more, read the policy brief by Winifred Smith-Jenkins, which explores the importance of this investment to support […]

ACNJ Testimony on New Jersey FY2026 Budget calls for the State to fully fund DFD’s budget

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Stay up-to-date on our budget advocacy. #NJVotes4Kids! Winifred testifies asking state to fund Division of Family Development’s budget fully to secure child care for New Jersey’s families. To: Chairman Sarlo and Members of the Senate Budget Committee From: Winifred Smith-Jenkins, Ed. D, Director of Early Learning for Policy and Advocacy Date: […]

Register for Advocating for Neurodivergent Children with Learning Disabilities Webinar

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Download Flyer On Thursday, April 24, at 6:30 PM, ACNJ’s Parent Leadership Council presents an online webinar for parents of children pre-K through grade 3 — Advocating for Neurodivergent Children with Learning Differences. Experts will discuss eligibility criteria for IEPs and 504 plans, the rights of qualifying children, and potential accommodations […]