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BREAKING NEWS: Child Care Subsidy Payments Based on Enrollment to Continue until August 2022

Posted on May 9, 2022

On May 9, 2022, the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that it will continue to provide child care subsidy payments based on enrollment and not attendance until the end of August.

The current payment practice replaced the previous payment policy based on attendance at the beginning of the pandemic to ensure a more stable funding stream to child care businesses. The enrollment-based payment policy was scheduled to end on June 30th.

Payments based on enrollment has been described by many child care providers as the most important COVID-related policy that helped them stay in business.

This news is encouraging for child care providers and parents alike. Sign up for our #ReimagineChildCare campaign to be kept informed of new information as it becomes available.

What #ADayWithoutChildCare Means for New Jersey Parents

Posted on May 6, 2022

Hear firsthand stories from parents on the challenges of #ADayWithoutChildCare.
A provider describes what #ADayWithoutChildcare means for her center and for parents looking for care but can't find it.

Support Senator Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz's comprehensive package of bills that would help parents, strengthen programs and support staff. This is an investment we cannot afford not to make.

It's time!

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Be a CHANGEMAKER on #ADayWithoutChildCare

Posted on May 6, 2022

Tell policymakers it's time to invest in child care.

Child care providers and families from across the country have been fighting for generations for equitable access to affordable child care and better pay and working conditions for providers.

Yet child care providers continue to struggle without the funding they need to care for our youngest learners and parents continue to have problems finding and affording child care for their children.  The child care system is in crisis and we need BOLD action now.

Let's send a message to  politicians that our country does not work for even one “day without child care.”

Children, families and communities can’t afford to wait any longer. Will you be a changemaker for child care?

Be a changemaker!

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Email your legislators and share these video of what #ADayWithoutChildCare means for parents. 

Let's send the message home!

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ZERO TO THREE’s State of Babies Yearbook: 2022 is Out!

Posted on May 4, 2022

ZERO TO THREE State of Babies Yearbook: 2022 shows New Jersey babies continue to struggle.

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On Monday, May 3rd, national early childhood development nonprofit ZERO TO THREE released their annual State of Babies Yearbook: 2022. This report comes at a critical time in our nation’s response to families struggling amid the economic fallout from the ongoing public health crisis. The report compiles 60 indicators that affect the well-being of children prenatal to three and provides an in-depth look at national and state-by-state progress across three policy areas: Good Health, Strong Families and Positive Early Learning Experiences.

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Make Some Noise!

Tell your legislators that we need to make lasting changes for our babies and families to support their healthy growth and development. Share these images with your reps and tell them to #ThinkBabies or visit ZERO TO THREE's Advocacy page to find more information.

Pres/CEO Cecilia Zalkind Among Most Influential Policymakers in New Jersey!

Posted on October 14, 2020

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Once again, our president and CEO, Cecilia Zalkind, joins prestigious leaders from around the state in Insider NJ's annual Insider 100 Policymakers. This list recognizes individuals who have made and are expected to make impactful policy moves for New Jersey. This year, Ceil has ranked 53rd for her positive influence in motivating parents, advocates, and policymakers to advocate for the well-being of all children throughout the Garden State. Congrats, Ceil!

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