Facebook Twitter Linkedin By Olivia Carrara Leontine Young Fellow It’s not uncommon to think that an infant does not need to visit a dentist until age 3, but this is far from the truth. In fact, caregivers should identify a dental home for little ones by the age of 1, or at the appearance of […]
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Did you know nearly 10% of New Jersey’s population is food insecure?
Facebook Twitter Linkedin By Alena Siddiqui Data Analyst For more information on this topic or kids count data, contact Alena at asiddiqui@acnj.org Towards the end of 2023, the New Jersey Food Security Initiative (NJFSI) was launched. The initiative is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and is being led by the Food Research & […]
Governor’s Proposed FY25 Budget Includes Big Wins for Kids and Families
Facebook Twitter Linkedin On February 27, Governor Murphy delivered the annual state budget address to the State Legislature, presenting his proposed spending plan for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Budget. The Governor’s budget outlines his key initiatives which include “lowering costs for our families, increasing opportunities in every community, and investing in the lifelong success […]
Did you know ARP Stabilization Funds had profound effects on the Child Care Industry and the Families that depend on it?
Facebook Twitter Linkedin By Olivia Carrara Leontine Young Fellow For more information on this topic, contact Olivia at ocarrara@acnj.org ACNJ has always believed that investments in child care would have multiple positive impacts on the child care industry, and now we have more proof! ACNJ has previously established the importance of the child care stabilization […]
Did you know that early childhood supports are crucial for a child’s success?
Facebook Twitter Linkedin By Alena Siddiqui Data Analyst For more information on this topic or kids count data, contact Alena at asiddiqui@acnj.org In continuation of the 2024 Race for Results series, this week’s blog post focuses on Early Childhood. An emphasis on a child’s early years is essential to their well-being and their future. As […]
