Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Winifred Smith-Jenkins Director of Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy Too many mothers and babies in New Jersey are dying, and it doesn’t have to be this way. Midwifery care is a proven, life-saving solution. But outdated laws, systemic barriers, and a lack of awareness are limiting access to this vital care. […]
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What about the kids? 2025 Social Media Campaign
Candidates for Governor Candidates for Assembly View Election Guide What can voters do? What can candidates do? Partner With Us Your Voice Matters Ask New Jersey candidates “What about the kids?” Help us get these issues on their campaign agendas. Share the posts below and make sure to tag candidates in your district. Because better […]
Investing in Positive Youth Development to Address NJ’s Youth Mental Health Crisis
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Will NJ’s Future Governor Address Youth Mental Health? Isaiah Fudge Director of Positive Youth Development For more information on this topic, contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org. Young people are struggling to cope with stress, anxiety and depression, and it’s persistently showing up in their daily lives, especially post-COVID. New Jersey is facing […]
Child Care in New Jersey: Why Everyone Should Care
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Child Care is Everyone’s Business Winifred Smith-Jenkins Director of Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy For more information on this topic, contact Winifred at wsmith-jenkins@acnj.org. Child care is not just a concern for families with young children–it’s everyone’s concern. Every child deserves a strong start in life. Every parent deserves the opportunity […]
The Missing Curriculum: Why Social Emotional Character Development (SECD) Matters
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Authored by: Adriana Bland Deborah T. Poritz Summer Public Interest Legal Fellowship Program, LSNJ For more information on positive youth development efforts, contact Isaiah Fudge at Ifudge@acnj.org. Social Emotional Character Development is a Whole-Child Approach to Youth Success Social Emotional Character Development (SECD) is a whole-child approach designed to help youth […]
