Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Mary Coogan President/CEO, ACNJ Click here to stay informed on our state and federal budget advocacy. Last Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” along party lines 215 (R)/214 (D). The bill now moves to the U.S. Senate for their consideration. If H.R. 1 becomes […]
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What about the kids? 2025 Social Media Campaign
Candidates for GovernorCandidates for AssemblyView Election GuideWhat can voters do?What can candidates do?Partner With Us Your Voice Matters Ask New Jersey candidates “What about the kids?” Help us get these issues on their campaign agendas. Share the posts below and make sure to tag candidates in your district. Because better outcomes for children lead to […]
Investing in Positive Youth Development to Address NJ’s Youth Mental Health Crisis
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Will NJ’s Future Governor Address Youth Mental Health? Isaiah Fudge Director of Positive Youth Development For more information on this topic, contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org. Young people are struggling to cope with stress, anxiety and depression, and it’s persistently showing up in their daily lives, especially post-COVID. New Jersey is facing […]
ACNJ Testimony to Senate Education Committee on Bill S4476
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Winifred Smith-Jenkins Director of Early Learning Policy and Advocacy Click here to learn more about preschool expansion. Bill S4476 permits awarding of contracts for certain preschool education services by resolution of board of education; extends maximum length of preschool education services contracts to three years. Identical Bill Number: A5780 To: Senate […]
Child Care in New Jersey: Why Everyone Should Care
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Child Care is Everyone’s Business Winifred Smith-Jenkins Director of Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy For more information on this topic, contact Winifred at wsmith-jenkins@acnj.org. Child care is not just a concern for families with young children–it’s everyone’s concern. Every child deserves a strong start in life. Every parent deserves the opportunity […]
