Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) offers a guide to help child care providers create “Safe Space” policies. Below is a template created by CLASP. TEMPLATE FOR SAFE SPACE POLICY Safe Space Policy for [PROGRAM NAME] Purpose and Principles This policy provides protocols for staff to follow in case […]
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Health Spotlight: Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Isaiah Fudge Director Positive Youth Development For more information on this topic, contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org Overview In June 2024, U.S.Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a national public health crisis. This declaration draws attention to two essential points–the need for a holistic approach to address the crisis […]
Did you know New Jersey has the lowest rate of disconnected youth—but there’s more to do
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Alisha Sheikh Summer Volunteer For more information on this topic, contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org References: 5 Consequences of Not Having Access to Education – The Borgen Project Teens ages 16 to 19 […]
Did you know that chronic absenteeism is still an issue of concern in New Jersey?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Keith Hadad Staff Writer For more information on this topic, contact Keith at khadad@acnj.org. In New Jersey, a student is considered chronically absent if 10 percent or more of the school days are missed in the school year. This is the equivalent of 18 missed days or more based on […]
Newark Kids Count Data Report 2024 Media Release
CONTACT: Eloisa Hernandez-Ramos | eloisa@acnj.org | 732-522-0383 NEWS: Latest Newark Kids Count Data Report, Now Available in Spanish, Reveals Mixed Progress in Outcomes for Child Well-Being NEWARK, NJ – With fewer families living below the poverty line, a decrease in unemployment, and an increase in median household income, Newark is making progress in some areas of […]
