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.
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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 […]
FY2021 State Budget Signed – Here’s the Breakdown
Read how the FY2021 budget will affect New Jersey’s children for the next nine months.
