Authored by: Mary E. Coogan, Esq. ACNJ President/CEO Co-Chair of the NJ Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect The New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect (NJTFCAN) has released a new report, Reforming Mandated Reporting in New Jersey: Moving from Reporting to Supporting Families, offering nine actionable recommendations to reduce unnecessary child […]
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Highlights of New Jersey State FY 2027 Budget
Key Investments for Children and Families in the FY 2027 New Jersey Budget Governor Mikie Sherrill has released her proposed FY 2027 New Jersey budget, which includes significant investments in programs that support children, families, and communities across the state. From maternal health and early childhood care to education and youth mental health services, the […]
Keeping Our Kids Safe on the Road: A Parent-to-Parent Conversation About Car Seats
Laura Palescandolo Laura is a member of the ACNJ Parent Leadership Council and is the Head of Operations and Content Editor at a bilateral non-profit organization. Jenn Dowdy Jenn is a member of ACNJ’s Parent Leadership Council and a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST). Laura Palescandolo Laura is a member of the ACNJ Parent Leadership […]
New Medicaid Work Requirements and Eligibility Redeterminations Starting This Year
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin NJ FamilyCare is funded by state and federal Medicaid and CHIP dollars. Nearly 20% of New Jersey residents, including over 860,000 children, receive healthcare through NJ FamilyCare. Almost 550,000 low-income working-age adults in New Jersey are enrolled through the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion, which is the primary focus of new […]
“We’re Here Too!” NJ Fathers Share Stories of Barriers, Bias and Invisibility
Read Executive Summary Download Brief Despite decades of research confirming that father involvement significantly improves children’s social, emotional, academic, and health outcomes, New Jersey fathers — particularly those in under-resourced communities — continue to face a system that was not built with them in mind. This report draws on community conversations with 64 fathers across […]
