Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Isaiah Fudge Director Positive Youth DevelopmentΒ For more information on this topic, contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org On April 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice terminated $811 million in funding to programs across the nation that support essential services for youth, including mental wellness, rehabilitation, and school safety. One critical […]
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Register for Advocating for Neurodivergent Children with Learning Disabilities Webinar
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Download Flyer On Thursday, April 24, at 6:30 PM, ACNJ’s Parent Leadership Council presents an online webinar for parents of children pre-K through grade 3 — Advocating for Neurodivergent Children with Learning Differences. Experts will discuss eligibility criteria for IEPs and 504 plans, the rights of qualifying children, and potential accommodations […]
An Underfunded Division of Family Development Threatens New Jerseyβs Child Care System, Families and the Economy
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New Jersey facing devastating federal funding cuts to critical programs that support children and families
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Mary E. Coogan, Esq. ACNJ President/CEO On April 1st, five regional offices within the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) were closed, including πππ π’π¨π§ π π°π‘π’ππ‘ π π¨π―ππ«π§π¬ πππ° πππ«π¬ππ². These offices support child care and Head Start programs, and child welfare services. All staff who worked in these regional […]
Tell Lawmakers What “A Day Without Child Care” Means to You
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin On May 12, parents, early childhood staff and caregivers across New Jersey and the nation will participate in βA Day Without Child Care,β bringing attention to the essential role of our undervalued and underpaid early care and education workforce. Armed with stickers that say βThanks to child care, Iβm at […]
