In February 2022, ACNJ began its Newark Future Policymakers Advocacy Training program. Leaders of the program worked alongside 17 talented young people who live, work or go to school in the City of Newark. After several months of learning sessions, these Future Policymakers worked in groups to identify policies to improve the lives of Newark […]
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Governor Signs Thriving by Three Act to Increase Infant/Toddler Child Care.
Today, Governor Murphy signed the Thriving by Three Act, which includes bills S2476 and A4179, into law. With widespread support, this legislation passed unanimously in both houses. Special thanks to our early childhood champions Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, who were the bill’s main sponsors. This legislation will: bring […]
Urge legislators to pass the Thriving by Three Act to increase infant/toddler child care.
The Thriving by Three Act, which includes bills S2476 and A4179, is being heard in budget committee meetings today and will be voted on in both houses on Wednesday. Urge your legislators in the House and the Assembly to vote YES – YES to legislation that will: bring long-awaited relief to parents, who need child […]
Basic Guide to Special Education
Special education can be a difficult process to navigate. ACNJ, with the generous support of The IOLTA Fund of the Bar of New Jersey, has released its updated Special Education Guide, helping parents and caregivers to understand their child’s education rights in New Jersey. This guide is intended as a reference for people who have […]
See Something, Say Something: Social Media’s Role in Protecting Children
Opinion Piece By Mary Coogan, Esq. ACNJ Vice President The horrific murder of 19 children in Texas is something no parent or community should have to suffer. The immediate reaction was terror, followed by the expected political rhetoric. We have heard this all before without resolution. Hopefully, this time will be different, with thoughtful people […]
