Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Read testimony from Shadaya Bennet Cindy testifies on New Jersey’s preschool mixed delivery system. TO: Members of the New Jersey State Board of Education FROM: Cindy Shields, Senior Policy Analyst for Early Care & Education Advocates for Children of New Jersey DATE: […]
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Did you know lead testing is crucial for children?
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 Background on Lead Use in the U.S. Lead is a naturally occurring metal known for being malleable, not easily corroded, and has a low melting point. In the past, lead was used […]
Mental Wellness Spotlight: Resources for Youth & Families in New Jersey
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Isaiah Fudge ACNJ Director, Positive Youth Development Recently, an Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) blog post captured a snapshot of the nationwide mental health concerns of Generation Z (Gen Z). These are individuals born between 1997 and 2012. The post acknowledges that about 75% of mental illnesses develop between the ages […]
Did you know that many students are still not taking advantage of New Jersey’s free or reduced price school breakfast program?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Keith Hadad Staff Writer For more information on this topic, contact Keith at khadad@acnj.org. Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, especially for growing children. This is why legislators and advocates have worked so hard to ensure that free and reduced-price breakfast is available at school […]
Did you know the federal budget and tax policies impact early childhood?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Shadaya Bennett Senior Legislative Analyst For more information on this topic, contact Shadaya at sbennett@acnj.org. Congress is currently developing the Federal Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) Budget and updating tax policies to meet revenue and expenditure obligations, ensuring the country and programs that serve its citizens continue operating in the years […]
