Category: Kids Count

Newark Kids Count 2024 Community Conversations in Spanish- Conversaciones Comunitarias

Facebook Twitter Linkedin Conversaciones Comunitarias sobre el informe Newark Kids Count, Los Niños de Newark Cuentan Escuche de que se trata el informe, porque es importante para la comunidad y las reeacciones de tres lideres comunitarios en esta conversaciones. Sea parte del cambio para mejorar la ciudad de Newark, y que sea un lugar donde […]

Did you know lead testing is crucial for children?

Facebook Twitter Linkedin By Alena Siddiqui Data Analyst For more information on this topic or kids count data, contact Alena at asiddiqui@acnj.org Background on Lead Use in the U.S. Lead is a naturally occurring metal known for being malleable, not easily corroded, and has a low melting point. In the past, lead was used extensively […]

Did you know that many students are still not taking advantage of New Jersey’s free or reduced price school breakfast program?

Facebook Twitter Linkedin By Keith Hadad Staff Writer  For more information on this topic, contact Keith at khadad@acnj.org. Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, especially for growing children. This is why legislators and advocates have worked so hard to ensure that free and reduced-price breakfast is available at school to […]