Advocates for Children of New Jersey’s latest report, Still No Room for Babies: Child Care Staffing Crisis Impacts Supply of Infant-Toddler Child Care, reveals a widespread shortage of infant and toddler child care. A statewide survey of child care centers serving infants and toddlers found that licensed centers have the capacity to serve approximately 68,000 […]
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Tell the State What Needs to be Included in the FY2024 Budget!
Last week, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy delivered his sixth state budget address, outlining major initiatives that he believes will continue to move New Jersey towards becoming a “stronger, fairer, and more affordable” state. The public registration process for both oral and written testimony on what we think should be our state’s budget priorities has […]
Governor’s Proposed Budget Includes Big Wins for Kids and Families
On February 28, 2023, Governor Murphy delivered his sixth state budget address, outlining his major initiatives for the FY2024 budget, “expanding affordability, promoting fiscal responsibility, and creating world-class opportunities for everyone to succeed in the Next New Jersey.” Read the State of NJ Budget in Brief While the Governor’s $53.1 billion proposed budget focuses heavily […]
Emphasizing the Importance of Data
Posted 2/27/2023 By Alena Siddiqui, Kids Count Coordinator Data are a crucial tool for advocacy and help to provide a snapshot of the well-being of children and families. Advocates are able to see what areas are improving and where opportunities for continued growth and development are needed. One philanthropy, the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF), […]
Join Us to Celebrate Cecilia Zalkind’s 38 Years of Advocacy
Find Directions to The Grand Marquis After almost 40 years of service at ACNJ, former president and CEO Cecilia Zalkind has retired from Advocates for Children of New Jersey. During her tenure, Ceil has been one of New Jersey’s most influential leaders and greatest champions for the well-being of children and their families! Now this […]
