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ACNJ Testimony to Senate Education Committee on Bill S4476

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Winifred Smith-Jenkins Director of Early Learning Policy and Advocacy Click here to learn more about preschool expansion. Bill S4476 permits awarding of contracts for certain preschool education services by resolution of board of education; extends maximum length of preschool education services contracts to three years. Identical Bill Number: A5780 To: Senate […]

Urge Assembly Members Co-sponsor Common Budget Resolution #15 to Fund NJ’s Child Care Assistance Program

Take action today! Ensure your Assembly members sign on to the common budget resolution #15. Addressing the funding shortfall to New Jersey’s Child Care Assistance Program is a critical investment in New Jersey’s children, families, and economy. To learn more, read the policy brief by Winifred Smith-Jenkins, which explores the importance of this investment to support […]

ACNJ Testimony on New Jersey FY2026 Budget calls for the State to fully fund DFD’s budget

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Stay up-to-date on our budget advocacy. #NJVotes4Kids! Winifred testifies asking state to fund Division of Family Development’s budget fully to secure child care for New Jersey’s families. To: Chairman Sarlo and Members of the Senate Budget Committee From: Winifred Smith-Jenkins, Ed. D, Director of Early Learning for Policy and Advocacy Date: […]