Tell policymakers it’s time to invest in child care. Child care providers and families from across the country have been fighting for generations for equitable access to affordable child care and better pay and working conditions for providers. Yet child care providers continue to struggle without the funding they need to care for our youngest […]
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ZERO TO THREE’s State of Babies Yearbook: 2022 is Out!
ZERO TO THREE State of Babies Yearbook: 2022 shows New Jersey babies continue to struggle. On Monday, May 3rd, national early childhood development nonprofit ZERO TO THREE released their annual State of Babies Yearbook: 2022. This report comes at a critical time in our nation’s response to families struggling amid the economic fallout from the […]
Pres/CEO Cecilia Zalkind Among Most Influential Policymakers in New Jersey!
Once again, our president and CEO, Cecilia Zalkind, joins prestigious leaders from around the state in Insider NJ’s annual Insider 100 Policymakers. This list recognizes individuals who have made and are expected to make impactful policy moves for New Jersey. This year, Ceil has ranked 53rd for her positive influence in motivating parents, advocates, and policymakers […]
Congratulations to VP Mary Coogan for Receiving the ABA YLD Child Advocacy Award!
Congratulations to VP Mary Coogan for her selection as a 2018 ABA YLD Child Advocacy Award recipient! The American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (ABA YLD) chose Mary for her commitment to child advocacy and her leadership in child welfare and juvenile justice. This annual award recognizes the time, effort and skills necessary to implement […]
Special Education and the Role of the Parent
Students in special education are entitled to high school transition services as part of their IEP program to prepare them for life after high school. This presentation explains the kinds of services that are available and their rights regarding the implementation of these services.

