Facebook Twitter Linkedin TO: Asw. Shama A. Haider, Chair Asm. William W. Spearman, Vice Chair Members of the Assembly Committee on Children, Families and Food Security FROM: Mary E. Coogan, President & CEO, Advocates for Children of New Jersey DATE: March 10, 2025 RE: A4365, that will establish the Council for Community Recovery and Family […]
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Newark Future Policymakers Advocacy Training Class of 2025 Fellows
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Meet the class of 2025! X BraithwaiteX Braithwaite is a dedicated advocate for social justice, equality, and environmental stewardship. Born and raised in Newark, NJ, X graduated from Science Park High School and earned a degree in Community and Justice Studies and a degree in African American Studies. Currently, as the New […]
ACNJ #NJVOTES4KIDS Election Guide 2025
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Download Election Guide Advocates for Children of New Jersey has created an election guide to get voters and candidates to talk about issues facing children and families. 2025-Election-Advocacy-Guide-web-print
View ACNJ’s Legislative Agenda on Positive Youth Development
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ACNJ’s Testimony to Senate Education Committee on Chronic Absenteeism
Facebook Twitter Linkedin On January 30th, Isaiah Fudge, Director of Positive Youth Development Policy and Advocacy and Nina Peckman, Staff Attorney, testified before the Senate Education Committee regarding on chronic absenteeism in New Jersey and ways to improve student attendance. When juxtaposing 52 school districts in the state–the 26 wealthiest and 26 of the poorest–we […]
