Learn about the state of children in Brick City, and how an accurate Census count plays an important role in its success.
Category: Library Document
South Jersey Kids Count Forum- #DontForgetTheBaby in the 2020 Census
Advocates gathered at Adelphia Restaurant on February 28th to learn about the state of children in New Jersey.
NJ Kids Count 2019 Out Now
The new NJ Kids Count County Data Dashboard features dozens of measures of child well-being at the state and county level.
NJ lags nation in providing nutrition for young children
Just 67 percent of eligible NJ infants benefit from WIC, compared to 77 percent nationally. For the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also known as food stamps), NJ also lags behind, reaching only 57 percent of young children, compare to 66 percent nationally.
A Look Back at 2019
Please join me in celebrating this year’s achievements, as we look forward to the work ahead in creating brighter futures for New Jersey’s children.
