New Jersey’s economic recovery shows us how essential child care teachers are in supporting working families and educating the minds of young children. They are “the workforce behind the workforce.”
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ACNJ Says No to Opinion 56, Stating Non-Lawyers Have a Place in IEP Meetings, Mediation
On November 16, 2020, staff attorney Nina Peckman, on behalf of ACNJ, submitted comments to the Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, urging them to remove language in Opinion 56, which states that only lawyers are to be allowed in Independent Education Program (IEP) and mediation meetings. By barring non-lawyer advocates from meetings, Peckman […]
Rewatch: ACNJ’s 5th Annual Breakfast
ACNJ’s annual event went virtual this year. Get a recap of the annual breakfast by rewatching the recording, featuring a discussion on racial inequity and child advocacy in the current political climate.
New Jersey Kids Count 2020 Race Data
Find the latest race data by county on: Population Ages 0-19 Years Children Living Below the Poverty Level Babies Born Low Birthweight Women Receiving Early Prenatal Care Children and Youth in Out-of-Home Placements Youth Admissions to Detention View report
Infant Mental Health: Supporting a Baby’s Social-Emotional Development by Embracing the Essential Role of the Caregiver
During the pandemic, our caregivers have been essential workers, supporting the social and emotional growth of our babies every day during a stressful time.