In a recently published article by The New York Times, reporter Liz Leyden highlighted ACNJ’s Newark Kids Count data: about a quarter of the more than 14,000 children under 6 who were tested in 2016 had measurable levels of lead in their blood.
The Progress Made by New Jersey’s Juvenile Justice System Gives Me Hope
Mary Coogan, reflects on the progress in the Juvenile Justice system.
BLOG: What a Fantastic Week for Babies!
We had some big wins recently, thanks to your advocacy.
Big Win for Kids: $38 Million for Child Care
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.
Participants in ACNJ’s Advocacy Training Make the Case for Child Care
Read stories from two of our amazing advocates!