Are you aware of the stark maternal health disparities in New Jersey? Shockingly, a Black mother is seven times more likely to die from maternity-related complications compared to a white mother, and a Black baby is over three times more likely to die before their first birthday. Nurture NJ, the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA), […]
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Help improve outcomes for children in Salem County
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 10:30AM – 12PM Mt. Zion Baptist Church 437 Grieves Parkway, Salem City, NJ Register to attend. The Salem Health and Wellness Foundation, in partnership with Advocates for Children of New Jersey is having a discussion on Salem County Kids Count data- another in a series of community conversation sponsored by the […]
#ReimagineChildCare B-I-N-G-O for Week of the Young Child!
It’s one of our favorite times of the year! Celebrate #WeekOfTheYoungChild with us! Download our bingo game and complete three tasks throughout the week to win a prize. Once you reach BINGO or if you have any questions, contact the Reimagine Child Care Coordinator Aaliyah Roulhac at aroulhac@acnj.org for more info! #ReimagineChildCare #WOYC23 Remember to […]
Infant and Toddler Child Care Capacity Factsheets by County, Congressional and Legislative Districts
In 2022, Advocates for Children of New Jersey conducted a survey regarding the availability of infant-toddler care in New Jersey and found that licensed child care for babies is in short supply with only enough space to serve roughly a third of the children that need care because all parents in the household work. Read […]
Read ACNJ’s FY2024 Budget Testimony
Read ACNJ’s testimony on the proposed New Jersey FY2024 budget, offered by Senior Policy Analyst Cynthia Rice and Director of Policy Winifred Smith-Jenkins. Download the Testimony To: Members, Senate Budget Committee From: Cynthia Rice, Senior Policy Analyst, Advocates for Children of New Jersey Winifred Smith-Jenkins, Director of Policy, Advocates for Children of New Jersey Date: […]
