Posted 4/14/2023 By Rose-Anne Uwague, Parent Ambassador, ACNJ Parent Leadership Council Parent of three children ages 6, 8, and a newborn. Lives in Jersey City in Legislative District 31. Advocating for better breastfeeding policies and accessible quality child care. I used to think very black or white. It’s either this or that. Now, I am […]
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New Jersey’s Child Care Crisis Highlighted in the News
From participating a roundtable discussion with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill to sharing her insight with news radio NJ 101.5, ACNJ Senior Policy Analyst Cynthia Rice recently spoke on the state’s child care crisis. The high cost for parents and a child care staffing shortage were cited as the the two main reasons parents struggle to the […]
Q&A with Tonique, A Full Spectrum Community Doula
An interview conducted with Dr. Tonique Griffin, Full Spectrum Community Doula and Advocate What inspired you to become a community doula? I have always been a nurturer. I’m the oldest of five kids. I grew up in the Hayes Homes in Newark in the ‘70s and ‘80s. It was kind of rough growing up back […]
Honoring the Experience of the Black Mother – Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week
Are you aware of the stark maternal health disparities in New Jersey? Shockingly, a Black mother is seven times more likely to die from maternity-related complications compared to a white mother, and a Black baby is over three times more likely to die before their first birthday. Nurture NJ, the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA), […]
Help improve outcomes for children in Salem County
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 10:30AM – 12PM Mt. Zion Baptist Church 437 Grieves Parkway, Salem City, NJ Register to attend. The Salem Health and Wellness Foundation, in partnership with Advocates for Children of New Jersey is having a discussion on Salem County Kids Count data- another in a series of community conversation sponsored by the […]
