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Oppose Congress’ efforts to take food from hungry kids!

Posted on April 27, 2016

New legislation would increase childhood hunger

New federal legislation would, if passed, deny food to thousands of low-income children who rely on federal programs for the nutrition they need to grow, be healthy and succeed in school.

We need to speak up to urge Congress to reject this harmful proposal.  Send your message now. No child should go hungry.

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This bill has a potential for increasing childhood obesity.  Read more about this in the article below.

This Bill Could Make More Kids Obese—and No One Is Talking About It, Mother Jones, April 27,2

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Posted on April 13, 2016

2016_04_14_Child_Care_Tax_Credit_Campaign_Tool_KitHelp keep the momentum. Share our Child Care Tax Credit Campaign Tool Kit.  

Many New Jersey families spend a staggering quarter of earnings on child care. Low-income families spend even more — almost half. When you factor in New Jersey’s sky-high living costs, many working parents are forced to choose between giving their kids quality child care or putting food on the table.

Proposed legislation, S-1453/A-331, would bring relief to struggling parents, helping them to afford the quality care crucial to a young child’s growth and development.

Sign the petition today to support a NJ child care tax credit.

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See how ACNJ and others celebrated Week of the Young Child.

ACNJ ends Week of the Young Child with focus on healthy kids.