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WEBINAR: Attunement and Resiliency in the Midst of Uncertainty
June 15, 2020
A discussion of how professionals supporting families can recognize and tune in to their own needs during these changing and uncertain times – especially when they themselves are working parents.
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$3 Million Budget Resolution Aims to Expand Child Care for Infants and Toddlers
September 15, 2020
ACNJ has partnered with Senator Joseph Vitale (D-19) and Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (D-19) in the introduction of a budget resolution aimed at addressing child care deserts and the inaccessibility of high-quality infant/toddler care in New Jersey.
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ACNJ’s Senate and Assembly Budget Testimony for the FY 2021 Truncated Budget
September 9, 2020
ACNJ urges the Legislature to consider carefully the impact of reducing or eliminating these programs and, more importantly, whether there are systems in place to ensure that children and families will continue to be served.
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Want to Strengthen New Jersey’s Economy? Fix the Child Care Crisis
August 31, 2020
A new report from ReadyNation estimates that the lack of licensed child care for working parents of infants and toddlers could cost New Jersey’s economy $1.7 billion per year, stemming from lost earnings, productivity and revenue. Read report and op-ed.
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NJ FY2021 Proposed Budget Includes Investments for Children and Families
August 25, 2020
Murphy announced that his $32.4 billion spending plan, which would cover October 2020 through June 2021, aimed to “protect gains we have made, [and] at the same time move forward.
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ACNJ Releases Ambitious Roadmap to Close Inequities for NJ Babies
June 24, 2020
Unlocking Potential, A Roadmap to Making New Jersey the Safest, Healthiest and Most Supportive Place to Give Birth and Raise a Family, a Pritzkers Children’s Initiative, includes and intentional focus on eliminating racial inequities and disparities in access to essential supports.
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Join us for Celebrate Babies Week: Embracing the Essential Role of the Caregiver
October 19, 2020
During the pandemic, our caregivers have been essential workers, supporting the social and emotional growth of our babies every day during a stressful time.
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Webinar: CACFP 101- Learn about the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program
October 16, 2020
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a reimbursement-based program available for licensed child care centers, registered family child care providers and before- and after-school care programs.
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Blog: Ensuring Children are Covered During COVID
October 9, 2020
NJ showed an increase in the child uninsured rate, but it was below the national average. It also shows that the uninsured rate for Hispanic/Latino children under 19 was 6.8 percent compared to NJ’s overall uninsured rate of 4.3 percent.
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Important NJ Voting Information: Make Kids Count this November!
October 8, 2020
In addition to the Presidential election, New Jersey is also holding elections for all our House Representatives, one of our Senators, and many county and local officials.
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FY2021 State Budget Signed – Here’s the Breakdown
September 29, 2020