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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ACNJ Testimony to Senate Education Committee on Bill S3910
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Winifred Smith-Jenkins Director of Early Learning Policy and Advocacy Click here to learn more about preschool expansion. Bill S3910 makes various changes to provision of preschool aid and facilities requirements; establishes Universal Preschool Implementation Steering Committee; requires full-day kindergarten in all school districts. To: Senate Education Committee From: Advocates for Children […]
Urge Assembly Members Co-sponsor Common Budget Resolution #15 to Fund NJ’s Child Care Assistance Program
Take action today! Ensure your Assembly members sign on to the common budget resolution #15. Addressing the funding shortfall to New Jersey’s Child Care Assistance Program is a critical investment in New Jersey’s children, families, and economy. To learn more, read the policy brief by Winifred Smith-Jenkins, which explores the importance of this investment to support […]
Anfry’s Story: Developing Character Through Faith and Relationships
Register for May 21 Lunch and Learn on Social Emotional Character Development and how it impacts youth mental health This is video 4 of the Y.E.S. (Youth Expert Stakeholders) video Series. Anfry’s story makes it clear: Relationships play a powerful role in youth development and success. It truly takes a village to raise a youth, […]
New Jersey Kids Count 2025 State Fact Sheet
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