Thanks to the New Jersey Legislature and Governor Murphy, a bill was passed and signed into law in late December requiring child care subsidy payments based on a program’s enrollment, rather than on attendance, to continue. Child care providers throughout the state are beginning the new year with a sigh of relief as a steady […]
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Derechos y Protecciones Contra el Acoso y Intimidación Escolar (HIB)
Este video explica las leyes relacionadas con el acoso y la intimidación escolar para que los padres pueden ayudar a su hijo, sea víctima de intimidación en la escuela o sea participante en la intimidación o acoso de otro estudiante. ***** (This video in Spanish, explains the laws regarding harassment, intimidation and bullying so that parents can advocate for their child, whether the child is a target of bullying or has engaged in bullying.)
All Positive About DCF Progress in Federal Court Hearing
By Mary Coogan, Vice President, ACNJ At the federal court hearing in the Charlie and Nadine H. v. Murphy lawsuit on August 4th, the Honorable Stanley Chesler congratulated New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) Commissioner Christine Norbut Beyer and her staff, plaintiffs’ attorney Marcia Lowry, and federal court monitor and president of the Center […]
Take Action: Urge Gov. Murphy to sign the child care enrollment bill S3947/A4746!
Send an Email to urge Gov. Murphy to sign the #childcare enrollment bill S3947/A4746! New Jersey’s child care system and families can’t wait any longer. This industry is essential for the state’s economy and it’s time to make the commitment to fund it as a public good just like law enforcement and public PreK-12 education. […]
How Well Did Kids and Families Fare in the State’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget?
In a budget that he describes as paying our bills, meeting our obligations and planning for the future, Governor Murphy signed a record-setting $46.4 billion FY2022 New Jersey budget into law, which will cover all of the state’s planned spending between July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The budget continues to provide much-needed supports […]