Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Diane Dellanno Senior Policy Analyst Early Childhood For more information on this topic, contact Diane at ddellanno@acnj.org Anyone who is a parent, or knows someone who is a new parent, understands that all parents of newborns could use a little extra support when they welcome the newborn into their lives. […]
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What Do We Know About the “Medically Frail”?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Authored by: Riyah Myrie Summer Intern Portions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by President Trump on July 4, amended parts of the Social Security Act that outlined the requirements for a State plan for medical assistance, commonly known as Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). In […]
The $50 Billion Rural Health Transformation: What It Means for Hospitals and Families
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Authored by: Riyah Myrie Summer Intern When Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act earlier this summer, most headlines focused on the sweeping tax cuts, new family incentives, and large-scale federal investment. However, the reconciliation bill included a provision from the Senate: a $50 billion commitment to rural hospitals, known […]
Birth Centers Bring Dignity, Choice, and Health Equity to New Jersey Families
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Trinisha Williams, CM, MPH President, American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) As a midwife, an aunt, and a community advocate, I’ve spent over two decades walking alongside birthing people through their most intimate, powerful moments. I’ve seen firsthand how and where someone gives birth can shape their entire story—not just physically, […]
Why New Jersey’s Next Governor Must Prioritize Early Childhood Educator Compensation
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Meghan Tavormina Director of Public Policy & Advocacy at NJ Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC) The Math Doesn’t Add Up Hard work and low pay rarely lead to retention, quality, or professional growth; yet that’s the reality facing much of New Jersey’s early childhood education workforce. Unlike other […]
