Federal coronavirus relief that invest in children, families, providers, communities and states, Allowable uses of relief funding for child care that can be used for short-, medium-, and long-term policy change; Stakeholder engagement opportunities
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Peter Chen Explains How the COVID-19 Tax Relief Lifts Children Out of Poverty
The Federal Child Tax Credit is a historic achievement that deserves to be celebrated as a change that sets the stage for permanently eliminating child poverty.
ACNJ Statement on President Biden’s American Rescue Plan
President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package, that contains unprecedented funding for kids and families, including a substantial increase in the child tax credit.
Urgent: Students Wishing to Participate in Bridge Year Need to Notify Schools by 2/15
On June 26, 2020, Governor Murphy signed the Bridge Year Pilot Program into law, which took effect immediately. Interested students should speak with their school’s Bridge Year Liasion by February 15, 2021.
Cecilia Zalkind
Cecilia Zalkind has an extensive background in public policy advocacy for children. Her 25 years in leadership roles at ACNJ have helped produce key policy advances in child welfare, early care and education and health care in New Jersey. She has led important coalitions such as the Early Care and Education Coalition and the New […]