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Newark Kids Count Data Snapshot: Positive Youth Development

Posted on November 20, 2025

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Newark Data Snapshots 2025
Newark Kids Count Reports

Advocates for Children of New Jersey provides a snapshot of positive youth development in Newark by examining several data indicators that provide insight on how youth in Newark are faring, including chronic absenteeism, graduation rates, and juvenile arrests, all of which have improved in the Brick City. The city of Newark has made significant strides in supporting and helping youth succeed in both school and in the community.

This data snapshot is part of a series that will zero in on issues affecting the city's children.

Newark Positive Youth Development Data Snapshot 2025

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Newark Kids Count Data Snapshots 2025

Posted on November 13, 2025

Newark Kids Count Reports

Advocates for Children of New Jersey has produced the Newark data snapshots below to zero in on issues facing children and youth in the Brick City. The reports examine several indicators of child and youth well-being in four areas: maternal and infant health, education, family economics, and family economics. If you have any questions, please contact Alena Saddiqui at asiddiqui@acnj.org.

Newark Kids Count Data Snapshot 2025: Economic Well-Being of Children and Families

Posted on November 4, 2025

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Newark Data Snapshots 2025
Newark Kids Count Reports

As a result of the high costs of basic needs, many Newark families rely on government programs to support their families, including NJ FamilyCare for health insurance and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help purchase food. Many of these families are also eligible for both the state and federal earned income tax credits, and the child tax credit. This all may change as the state implements the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025. It is important residents stay informed about ongoing changes.

Newark Economic Data Snapshot 2025

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Parent Voices: How NJ Policymakers Can Address the Challenges of Raising a Family

Posted on October 30, 2025

We know that stories can help policymakers truly understand what is working for families and what challenges still need to be addressed. ACNJ gathered and shared parents’ stories and experiences in finding and using services to support their children.

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