Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin On Thursday, December 4, 2025, ACNJ held its Annual Breakfast Celebration with the theme “Stronger Starts: Advancing Maternal and Infant Health in New Jersey.” Board Chair Jennifer Robinson thanked our generous sponsors and reflected on the event’s origins, sharing how former board chair and fund development committee chair Richard Trenk envisioned […]
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ACNJ Policy Director Winifred Smith-Jenkins on Gov. Elect Sherrill Transition Team
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Winifred Smith-Jenkins, PhD Early Learning Policy and Advocacy Director Governor-Elect Sherrill has announced the members of her transition team and ACNJ’s Early Learning Policy and Advocacy Director, Winifred Smith-Jenkins, is on the Delivering a Strong Education for New Jersey Children Action Team! This policy team will be co-chaired by Meghan Tavormina, […]
ACNJ 2025 Annual Report is Out: Read about our work and accomplishments
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin View Highlight Video of ACNJ’s Work in 2025 Download 2025-ACNJ-ANNUAL-REPORT
Parent Voices: How NJ Policymakers Can Address the Challenges of Raising a Family
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin We know that stories can help policymakers truly understand what is working for families and what challenges still need to be addressed. ACNJ gathered and shared parents’ stories and experiences in finding and using services to support their children. Child Care and Family Supports Maternal Health Health and Nutrition
Guidance for Child Care Providers: Template for “Safe Space” Policies
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) offers a guide to help child care providers create “Safe Space” policies. Below is a template created by CLASP. TEMPLATE FOR SAFE SPACE POLICY Safe Space Policy for [PROGRAM NAME] Purpose and Principles This policy provides protocols for staff to follow in case […]

