Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin ACNJ is advocating for $35 million in the State Fiscal Year 2025 Budget to support the child care workforce. This funding would establish a pilot program to expand eligibility for child care subsidies to educators and staff who typically do not qualify. The benefit would help offset out-of-pocket costs for child […]
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Child Care 101 Series: Licensing Capacity Vs Actual Availability
ACNJ is excited to introduce its Child Care 101 series, designed to shed light on critical issues in early childhood education. In this first video, we delve into why the licensing capacity of child care centers often doesn’t match their actual availability. Using a practical example, it breaks down how space and staff-to-child ratios impact […]
ACNJ Welcomes Newest Board Members
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin ACNJ is excited to welcome our newest board members: Heather Baker, Dr. Arnold Rabson, David Sims, and a familiar face — Laurence (Larry) Fundler, who is rejoining the board after a break. United by a deep concern for the well-being of New Jersey’s children, they collectively bring a wealth of expertise, […]
Q&A with Peter Bullock, The Black Dad Doula
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin ACNJ staff writer Keith Hadad, recently spoke with Peter Bullock, founder of Hey Black Dad, about his dad doula practice, what brought him to this line of work, and much more. Peter Bullock is blazing a new path for dads and families across New Jersey with his doula work, Hey Black […]
Did you know over 250,000 children in New Jersey live below the poverty level?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Alena Siddiqui Data Analyst For more information on this topic or kids count data, contact Alena at asiddiqui@acnj.org Poverty is commonly defined as the state of insufficiency or lacking financial resources, goods, and means of support. Poverty thresholds have been used in the United States since 1965, and are based […]
