Category: About ACNJ

Posted 1/13/2023 Mary Coogan, Esq. ACNJ Pres/CEO Happy New Year! The staff and board of Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) are assessing the progress made on ACNJ’s 2021-2023 Policy Agenda and developing its 2024-2026 Policy Agenda. We would like input from you – our partners and members of our network – to help […]

It was wonderful seeing new and familiar faces at ACNJ’s annual breakfast last week! More than 275 people celebrated with us! In addition to recognizing ACNJ’s wins for children, the event included raffle prizes, special remarks from Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz who energized the audience and a thought-provoking panel focused on the mental […]

View our 2022 Wins for Children  As we reflect on this year’s achievements, and look to opportunities ahead, we know our wins for children would not be possible without our many supporters and partners. Please consider making a donation to help us continue our work to ensure every child has the chance to grow up […]

Dear Friend, As Chair of the Board of Trustees for Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ), we are announcing that after 38 years of service, current President and CEO Cecilia Zalkind will retire at the end of the year. During her tenure, Ceil has been one of New Jersey’s most influential leaders and greatest […]

Once again, President and CEO Cecilia Zalkind has made Insider NJ’s 2022 Insider 100: Policymakers Power List! This year, she ranks 34 for her work in child welfare, early care and education and health care in New Jersey. Cecilia has dedicated 38 years of service to ACNJ, elevating the voices of children and families to […]