Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) is in the process of reviewing N.J.A.C. 6A:14, which includes the regulations that govern how special education and related services are delivered to students across the state. This process presents an important opportunity to the public–including parents, caretakers, school staff, service providers, and advocates–to […]
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Doulas: A Vital Part of Perinatal Care
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Winifred Smith-Jenkins Director of Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy Doulas are trained professionals who provide emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, and in the event of loss. Unlike medical providers, doulas offer continuous, personalized non-clinical care that focuses on comfort, advocacy, and helping families navigate the birthing […]
Watch Recording: 2025 ACNJ/NJ DCF Summer Forum
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Stay informed on the latest developments affecting children and families in the child welfare system. This webinar explores the recently approved Fiscal Year 2026 budget, the ramifications of the federal reconciliation budget on children and families, and the impact of new federal terms and conditions on contracting. Watch the recording.
Food for Thought: The Real Costs of Restricting SNAP Benefits
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Authored by: Adriana Bland Deborah T. Poritz Summer Public Interest Legal Fellowship Program, LSNJ For more information on positive youth development efforts, contact Isaiah Fudge at Ifudge@acnj.org. On July 4, Trump signed into law what was known as the “Big Beautiful Bill” (HR1). Despite its name, this legislation endangers people’s ability […]
Big Medicaid Changes Coming Following Trump’s July 4th Budget Bill
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Mary Coogan President/CEO Many continue to analyze the potential impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that President Trump signed on July 4 (hereinafter referred to as HR1). HR1 provisions impacting New Jersey’s Medicaid population were shared at the NJ Medicaid Assistance Advisory Council (MAAC) meeting on July 17. Materials […]
