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Resources from Webinar Series: Getting Ready for the World Cup: Keeping NJ Kids Safe
In May, ACNJ held a four-part virtual Dine & Discuss series designed to equip parents, child care providers, and community partners with practical strategies to keep children safe during large-scale events and in everyday life: Getting Ready for the World Cup: Keeping NJ Kids Safe. As global events increase travel, crowds, and online visibility, families […]
ACNJ Commends NJ Dept. of Human Services for Fully Reopening State Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) supports the full reopening of the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), restoring access for families across the state who rely on child care in order to work or attend school. “Child care is a necessity for New Jersey families. Reopening CCAP is a critical step toward ensuring that […]
ACNJ Testimony before the Assembly Budget Committee on FY 2027 budget
Shaylynn testifies on adequately funding child care (CCAP) addressing the childcare workforce shortage mental health services via NJ4S, and the Fatherhood Experiences Survey (NJFES) to support maternal health and families. TO: Members of the Assembly Budget Committee FROM: Shaylynn Bivens, J.D., Senior Legislative Analyst Advocates for Children of New Jersey DATE: March […]
NJ Task Force Calls for Action to Safely Reduce Overreporting of Child Neglect
Authored by: Mary E. Coogan, Esq. ACNJ President/CEO Co-Chair of the NJ Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect The New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect (NJTFCAN) has released a new report, Reforming Mandated Reporting in New Jersey: Moving from Reporting to Supporting Families, offering nine actionable recommendations to reduce unnecessary child […]

