CONTACT: Lana Lee llee@acnj.org 973-643-3876 NEWARK, NJ – With nearly 860,000 children receiving health insurance through NJ FamilyCare, roughly 401,000 students relying on free or reduced-price school lunch, and close to 360,000 children accessing food assistance through SNAP, looming federal cuts to Medicaid and other essential services would devastate federal programs that support the healthy […]
Category: Kids Count
Health Spotlight: Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Isaiah Fudge Director Positive Youth Development For more information on this topic, contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org Overview In June 2024, U.S.Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a national public health crisis. This declaration draws attention to two essential points–the need for a holistic approach to address the crisis […]
Math Talk for Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers: As Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Sara Thom Former Chair ACNJ Board of Trustees For more information on this topic or kids count data, contact Alena at asiddiqui@acnj.org The Importance of Early Math Skills Most adults know the importance of reading to young children. Storytime is a wonderful way to bond with kids, develop their empathy […]
Did you know New Jersey has the lowest rate of disconnected youth—but there’s more to do
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Alisha Sheikh Summer Volunteer For more information on this topic, contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org References: 5 Consequences of Not Having Access to Education – The Borgen Project Teens ages 16 to 19 […]
Did you know asthma-related hospital visits are back on the rise?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Alena Siddiqui Data Analyst For more information on this topic or kids count data, contact Alena at asiddiqui@acnj.org Asthma is a disease that affects the lungs. Common asthma triggers are air pollution, secondhand smoke, physical exercise, and mold to name a few. Some common symptoms of asthma include shortness of […]
