Key Investments for Children and Families in the FY 2027 New Jersey Budget Governor Mikie Sherrill has released her proposed FY 2027 New Jersey budget, which includes significant investments in programs that support children, families, and communities across the state. From maternal health and early childhood care to education and youth mental health services, the […]
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Alert: State Budget Shortfall Cuts Child Care Access For Thousands of Families
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin ACT NOW SIGN PETITION: Calling for a special New Jersey legislative session to address the child care budget shortfall. Thousands of New Jersey families will not have access to child care assistance due to a $30 million funding gap in the state budget that went into effect Aug. 1, 2025. Good […]
Unpacking the NJ State FY26 Budget on New Jersey’s Kids and Families
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Highlights of FY26 State Budget Spending on Children and Families The State Fiscal Year 2026 Budget was approved by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Murphy before the June 30th deadline, with total appropriations of $58.8 billion and a projected surplus of $6.7 billion. The budget allocates resources, programs, and services […]
Governor Murphy’s Historic Early Childhood Education Legislation Marks Critical Progress with Room for Improvement
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin UPDATE: New Jersey Universal Preschool This week, Governor Murphy signed significant legislation expanding access to early education, addressing several policy priorities ACNJ has long advocated for, while also leaving areas of opportunity for further improvement. The centerpiece legislation (S3910/A5717) codifies New Jersey’s preschool funding formula into statute, strengthening and sustaining the […]
Public Testimony on Proposed Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan, PRN 2025-087
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Winifred Smith-Jenkins Director of Early Learning Policy and Advocacy Click here to learn more about preschool expansion. To: New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) From: Winifred Smith-Jenkins, Ed. D, Director of Early Learning for Policy and Advocacy Date: August 21, 2025 RE: Proposed Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation […]
