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Be a part of Family Reunification Day on June 29

Posted on June 2, 2015

2014_08_Visitation_pictureAs part of the annual nationwide American Bar Association Family Reunification effort, Legal Services of New Jersey will once again celebrate Family Reunification Day at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick on Monday, June 29 at 2 p.m.

Each year, Legal Services focuses on one of the critical services and procedures necessary to make family reunification possible for children under state supervision. This year’s focus will be on the intersection between housing and child welfare.

Learn more and register for this free event.

April is child abuse awareness month

Posted on April 1, 2015

ChildHelpThe fact is that many child sexual abuse victims take years to come forward due to the shame they feel. But you can help spread the message to warn children about child sexual abuse.

Go to  somesecretsshouldbetold.com website to share the message in English and Spanish.

Learn what ACNJ is doing in the area of child protection in NJ.

Download our NJ Kids Count 2014 report for the latest data on child protection.

ACNJ testifies on proposed FY 2016 state budget

Posted on March 10, 2015

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Once again, our state budget is in crisis and the needs of thousands of children are again placed on the budgetary back burner.

While roads and bridges are important to the state, so is the health and development of our children – a critical infrastructure that is also in disrepair. As more New Jersey families struggle to make ends meet, we continue to erode supports for parents and their children.  Read full budget testimony.

 Follow budget highlights for children and families.

State budget FY2016 highlights for children and families

Posted on February 27, 2015

public_policyGovernor Christie unveiled his proposed FY 2016 budget on Tuesday. Details are still sparse and will emerge in the coming weeks. The budget will be debated in the state Legislature over the next few months. Earlier this week, a Superior Court judge ordered the Christie Administration to fund the state pension system an additional $1.57 billion in the current fiscal year. Christie has said he will appeal the ruling. It is uncertain at this point whether this will have an impact on the proposed budget. The Legislature must adopt a final budget by June 30.

Read budget highlights for children and families.