Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin 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 […]
Category: Positive Youth Development
ACNJ’s Testimony in Support of Bill A4365 (establish Council for Community Recovery and Family Success)
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin TO: Asw. Shama A. Haider, Chair Asm. William W. Spearman, Vice Chair Members of the Assembly Committee on Children, Families and Food Security FROM: Mary E. Coogan, President & CEO, Advocates for Children of New Jersey DATE: March 10, 2025 RE: A4365, that will establish the Council for Community Recovery and […]
Newark Future Policymakers Advocacy Training Class of 2025 Fellows
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Meet the class of 2025! X BraithwaiteX Braithwaite is a dedicated advocate for social justice, equality, and environmental stewardship. Born and raised in Newark, NJ, X graduated from Science Park High School and earned a degree in Community and Justice Studies and a degree in African American Studies. Currently, as the […]
View ACNJ’s Legislative Agenda on Positive Youth Development
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ACNJ’s Testimony to Senate Education Committee on Chronic Absenteeism
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin On January 30th, Isaiah Fudge, Director of Positive Youth Development Policy and Advocacy and Nina Peckman, Staff Attorney, testified before the Senate Education Committee regarding on chronic absenteeism in New Jersey and ways to improve student attendance. When juxtaposing 52 school districts in the state–the 26 wealthiest and 26 of the […]
