Posted on January 9, 2015
A package of bills to address New Jersey’s growing opiate epidemic aims to address the issue on several levels.
ACNJ supports this overall effort and is working with sponsors to ensure that certain provisions being adopted for adults are also extended to juveniles who suffer from substance abuse disorder.
Read a brief summary of the measures that ACNJ supports extension to juveniles.
Posted on January 9, 2015
Tooth decay is the leading chronic childhood disease in the United States, much more common than asthma or hay fever. And it is mostly preventable. Pain and related complications result in children missing school and falling behind in school and long term poor health outcomes.
New Jersey dental and medical providers and community organizations are making headway in improving the oral health for children, especially young children. ACNJ is part of this coalition that is focused on fostering collaboration among medical and dental providers, increasing oral health awareness among parents and financing preventive pediatric oral health.
Posted on January 26, 2015
The New Jersey Dental Association will sponsor its annual Give Kids a Smile NJ day Friday, Feb. 6. Each February, New Jersey’s dental community comes together to ensure the delivery of care to thousands children under age 13 who otherwise may not be able to afford or access oral healthcare. Give Kids a Smile NJ has grown to be the largest, single-day program of its kind in the state.
For more information, visit the New Jersey Dental Association’s website at www.njda.org.
To sign up your child for GKAS, you must make an appointment at one of the participating GKAS locations in order for your child to be seen. View list of participating locations.
Posted on December 10, 2014
NJ Wins Prek Expansion Funds
New Jersey is one of 13 states to receive federal funds to expand preschool to children living in low- and moderate-income families, federal officials announced today. Read news release.
Momentum is building across the country to ensure our youngest children get off to the right start. Read our two latest early learning enews issues to learn about other big win for little kids.
Posted on November 19, 2014
ACNJ recently released a series of videos that cover topics critical to improving the well-being of New Jersey’s infants and toddlers, including fetal alcohol syndrome, reducing trauma for young children and key development milestones. Learn at your leisure! This “On Demand” Training Video Project was funded by a federal Court Improvement Grant. Questions? Need more info? Contact Mary Coogan at mcoogan@acnj.org.
