Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Co-Authored by: Kyla Ginsberg Student Intern Cindy Shields Early Childhood Senior Policy Analyst Winifred Smith-Jenkins Director of Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy For more information on this topic, contact Cindy at cshields@acnj.org or Winifred at wsmith-jenkins@acnj.org. For many families, the hours before and after school are just as important as the […]
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Join us for September’s Lunch and Learn on Midwifery and Doulas
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Join us for a Lunch and Learn session that explores how midwives and doulas provide critical support to families before, during, and after childbirth. Wednesday, September 17 @ 12PM Via Zoom We’ll discuss the benefits for maternal and infant health, how these services can improve birth outcomes, and the barriers families […]
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 not have access to child care assistance due to a $30 million funding gap in the state budget that went into effect Aug. 1, 2025. Good […]
