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Governor’s Proposed FY25 Budget Includes Big Wins for Kids and Families
Facebook Twitter Linkedin On February 27, Governor Murphy delivered the annual state budget address to the State Legislature, presenting his proposed spending plan for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Budget. The Governor’s budget outlines his key initiatives which include “lowering costs for our families, increasing opportunities in every community, and investing in the lifelong success […]
National Race for Results Report Ranks NJ High in Child Well-Being, but Wide Disparities Remain Among Children of Color
Read Alena’s Blog on the Race for Results Report New Jersey Ranks High in Child Well-Being, but Across the Country, Children of Color Face Disparate Outcomes, Jeopardizing Their Well-Being and America’s Future 2024 Race for Results Report Identifies Gaps in Child Well-Being That Persist Across Race and Ethnicity, Caused by Policy Choices That Shortchange Young […]
Senior Policy Analyst Cynthia Rice Retiring at the End of the Year
Cynthia Rice, senior policy analyst for Advocates for Children of New Jersey, will retire at the end of 2023 after 31 years of service. Known to most as “Cyndie,” her expertise and decades-long experience in policymaking, keen sense of political strategy, and strong relationship-building have helped advance many of ACNJ’s wins for children. Whether meeting […]
Meet our Panelists on Moving Forward with Social Media: Balancing the Benefits Against the Risks
Join us at ACNJ’s 8th Annual Breakfast celebration featuring a panel discussion on how we can embrace social media while balancing the benefits against the risks. Social media is an integral part of today’s world. People are able to stay connected, businesses can reach more customers and organizations can promote their cause. For many, it […]
