Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Mary Coogan President/CEO, ACNJ Click here to stay informed on our state and federal budget advocacy. Last Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the βOne Big Beautiful Bill Actβ along party lines 215 (R)/214 (D).Β The bill now moves to the U.S. Senate for their consideration. If H.R. 1 becomes […]
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Federal cuts will have significant impact on a crucial resource for youth development
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Isaiah Fudge Director Positive Youth DevelopmentΒ For more information on this topic, contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org On April 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice terminated $811 million in funding to programs across the nation that support essential services for youth, including mental wellness, rehabilitation, and school safety. One critical […]
New Jersey facing devastating federal funding cuts to critical programs that support children and families
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Mary E. Coogan, Esq. ACNJ President/CEO On April 1st, five regional offices within the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) were closed, including πππ π’π¨π§ π π°π‘π’ππ‘ π π¨π―ππ«π§π¬ πππ° πππ«π¬ππ². These offices support child care and Head Start programs, and child welfare services. All staff who worked in these regional […]
Signed the Medicaid Petition and Want to do More?
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin After signing the petition, there are three more things you can do to help protect Medicaid. Call your lawmakers. Below is a script you can follow when you do so. Post and tag your lawmakers on social media. Tell them “Hands off Medicaid.” Tell your family, friends, neighbors, colleagues and clients […]
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