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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 π‘πžπ π’π¨π§ 𝟐 𝐰𝐑𝐒𝐜𝐑 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 π‰πžπ«π¬πžπ². These offices support child care and Head Start programs, and child welfare services. All staff who worked in these regional […]