Read ACNJ’s testimony on the proposed New Jersey FY2024 budget, offered by Senior Policy Analyst Cynthia Rice and Director of Policy Winifred Smith-Jenkins. Download the Testimony To: Members, Senate Budget Committee From: Cynthia Rice, Senior Policy Analyst, Advocates for Children of New Jersey Winifred Smith-Jenkins, Director of Policy, Advocates for Children of New Jersey Date: […]
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ACNJ in the News
Report: NJ ranks high in overall child well-being, challenges remain | Public News Service | June 26, 2024 KIDS COUNT Study Shows Where New Jersey Schools Need to Improve | NJ Family | June 18, 2024 Child well-being report: NJ falling in a number of measures | NJ 101.5 | June 10, 2024 Mother left […]
Home Visiting Programs are Vital for New Jersey Families
Posted 12/13/2022 By Barbara May RN, MPH Director of Policy and Program Development, Southern NJ Perinatal Cooperative and Co-Chair of the Advocates for Children of New Jersey Home Visiting Workgroup First Lady Tammy Murphy’s Nurture New Jersey initiative sets forth a bold plan to assure all babies begin life healthy, safe and ready to thrive. […]
Blog: Poverty Alone Does Not Mean Abuse
Posted 9/19/2022 By Esther Thomas, ACNJ Legal Intern, Summer ’22 Facebook Twitter Linkedin Over the past several years, those working on child abuse and neglect cases have raised public awareness concerning the overrepresentation of children of color involved with child protective services. This is not just an issue in New Jersey – it is a […]
Learn About Student Rights Regarding School Discipline in New Jersey
Presentation Expand Click here to download the presentation. Helpful Resources Expand Discipline Manual ACNJ’s Basic Guide to Special Education New Jersey Statutes and Regulations and Department of Education Guidance Record Appeals U.S. Department of Education Compilation of New Jersey Discipline Laws and Regulations
