What’s New?

Thank the Governor for making NJ chidlren and their families a priority in the FY2020 budget.

ACNJ, child care providers, parents and supporters, called for an additional $19 million in child care funding to be included in the FY2020 state budget.

This report highlights significant disparities related to race, income and geography and seeks to close health gaps and broaden opportunities that ensure everyone in NJ can live the healthiest life possible.

In collaboration with early childhood advocates, ACNJ will use the grant to help strengthen and streamline a more efficient, effective and well-funded system of early care and education.

The consequences of ACEs can last a lifetime, leading to physical and mental health issues in adulthood.

Read this ACNJ article that appeared in the NJ American Academy of Pediatric Journal.

Read the strategies this renowned national child care financing expert shared.

Children need your voice! Get the details.

Highlights include pre-k, K-12 school funding formula, child care subsidy rates and EITC.

Check out how NJ ranked compared to the rest of the Nation.

For parents of young children, big changes are coming.

These videos can help when making decisions or mitigating stress for children involved in the child protection system.

National and local experts share great information and materials to help communities address the undercount of young children in New Jersey.

We had some big wins recently, thanks to your advocacy.

ACNJ's advocacy efforts have paid off!  The Department of Human Services announced an expansion of funding for child care, with infant care as a priority.

Read stories from two of our amazing advocates!

Millennials are often faulted for being too dependent on their parents, but looking at the state of child care, do they have any other options?