NEWARK, NJ — Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) is proud to announce that New Jersey has been selected as one of only ten states nationwide to participate in the Midwifery Policy Collective, a national initiative supporting state-led efforts to strengthen community birth systems and improve maternal health through policy and systems change. The […]
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Give Dads What They Really Need This Father’s Day!
Michael Cupeles, Men’s Initiative Coordinator with Gateway Community Action Partnership Michael is a fatherhood practitioner and a community engagement leader, specializing in father engagement, family strengthening, prevention strategies, and systems collaboration across New Jersey. Michael serves as Co-Chair of the New Jersey Department of Children and Families Office of Family Voice Fatherhood Engagement Committee and […]
Fatherhood & Family Well-Being: View Webinar Recordings on Insights and Solutions for Thriving Families
Healthier beginnings and stronger families depend on supporting fathers, too. Below are our webinar recordings from the week of Father’s Day, where our guests shared ideas, experiences, and explored solutions that help children and families thrive. June 16, 2026 What do fathers need to ensure their children and families thrive? In this virtual session recording, […]
NJ Ranks First in Education, 6th Overall in 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book
NJ Ranks First in Education, 6th Overall in 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book But More Work Needed on Economic Well-Being NEWARK, NJ — New Jersey leads the nation in education, ranking first for two consecutive years, according to the 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report of recent data developed by the Annie E. […]
Public Hearing on Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards
The New Jersey Department of Education will hold three public hearings to receive comments on the draft revisions to the New Jersey Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards. We encourage all early childhood professionals to participate in this important process to share their input as experienced leaders in the field who do this hands-on work with […]
