Facebook Twitter Linkedin By Isaiah Fudge Director Positive Youth Development For more information on this topic, contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org Overview In June 2024, U.S.Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a national public health crisis. This declaration draws attention to two essential points–the need for a holistic approach to address the crisis and […]
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Math Talk for Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers: As Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Facebook Twitter Linkedin By Sara Thom Former Chair ACNJ Board of Trustees For more information on this topic or kids count data, contact Alena at asiddiqui@acnj.org The Importance of Early Math Skills Most adults know the importance of reading to young children. Storytime is a wonderful way to bond with kids, develop their empathy and […]
Did you know New Jersey has the lowest rate of disconnected youth—but there’s more to do
Facebook Twitter Linkedin By Alisha Sheikh Summer Volunteer For more information on this topic, contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org References: 5 Consequences of Not Having Access to Education – The Borgen Project Teens ages 16 to 19 not […]
Did you know in New Jersey, you have the option to stay on your parent’s health insurance policy until age 31?
Facebook Twitter Linkedin By Stephen Eisdorfer ACNJ Volunteer For more information on this topic, visit https://acnj.org/issues/child-health/ Under most employer-provided group health insurance plans, on your 26th birthday, you, the adult child, become ineligible, or “age out,” for coverage under your parent’s policy. But there are still a few options available to you. Here’s what you […]
ACNJ’s 9th Annual Breakfast Celebration Recap
Seeing new and familiar faces at ACNJ’s 9th annual breakfast was wonderful! This event would not be possible without our generous supporters. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate what we accomplished this past year and helped make it a success. Watch highlights of ACNJ’s work in 2024 below. In addition to celebrating […]