This is video 3 of the Y.E.S. (Youth Expert Stakeholders) video Series. Many children grow up with adverse experiences, but community resources can help kids and teens build resilience to survive them. Listen as Tamil discusses his experiences and how he developed his resilience in the face of adversity. Click to learn more about the […]
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Did you know Early Head Start offers home visiting too?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Habibah Johnson Co-Chair, ACNJ Parent Leadership Council (PLC) For more information on home visiting, contact Senior Policy Analyst Diane Dellanno at ddellanno@acnj.org. The Unsung Role of Head Start in Home Visiting Classrooms filled with eager young children, preparing for their journey into school – this is what people often picture […]
From Personal Stories to Policy Change: NJ Parents Advocate for Home Visiting Programs
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Habibah Johnson Co-Chair, ACNJ Parent Leadership Council (PLC) For more information on the Parent Leadership Council, contact acnjplc@acnj.org. Last month, Advocates for Children of New Jersey and a team of New Jersey home visiting advocates traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend the National Home Visiting Summit, a multi-day conference dedicated […]
Highlights of Governor Murphy’s Proposed FY2026 Budget which Impacts Children and Families
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin On February 25, 2025, Governor Murphy delivered his final state budget address, highlighting his “commitment to building a New Jersey that is stronger, fairer, and more prepared for the future.” Read the State of NJ Budget in Brief Proposed Investments for Children and Families: Preschool expansion: Increase of $34.6 million, of […]
Sign Petition to Stop Federal Budget Cuts to Medicaid
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Congress: Protect Medicaid — Essential Healthcare is at Risk We, the undersigned strongly oppose Medicaid cuts that would significantly impact New Jersey’s children and families. Medicaid is a lifeline for over 1.8 million New Jersey residents, including children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Proposed federal cuts would reduce access to healthcare, […]
