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NJ Fifth in Nation for Overall Child Well-Being

June 17, 2019

New Jersey sees measurable progress since 1990, but still shows areas for improvements.

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NJ Kids Count 2019 Out Now
November 22, 2019

The new NJ Kids Count County Data Dashboard features dozens of measures of child well-being at the state and county level.

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NJ lags nation in providing nutrition for young children
November 4, 2019

Just 67 percent of eligible NJ infants benefit from WIC, compared to 77 percent nationally. For the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also known as food stamps), NJ also lags behind, reaching only 57 percent of young children, compare to 66 percent nationally.

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A Look Back at 2019
October 28, 2019

Please join me in celebrating this year’s achievements, as we look forward to the work ahead in creating brighter futures for New Jersey’s children.

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Preschool Expansion: Status of Eligible School Districts
October 18, 2019

View a list by county and legislative district.

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Jersey Water Works, Task Force Release Report Focused on Eliminating Lead
October 11, 2019

A new report from Jersey Water Works, with support from The Fund for New Jersey, details comprehensive solutions to the lead crisis.

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