Posted on June 30, 2025
Your Voice Matters
Ask New Jersey candidates "What about the kids?" Help us get these issues on their campaign agendas. Share the posts below and make sure to tag candidates in your district.
Because better outcomes for children lead to thriving communities and a stronger economy when we invest in:
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Positive Youth Development
New Jersey’s youth are in crisis. Early intervention through #PositiveYouthDevelopment can change lives—boosting resilience & preventing long-term mental health struggles. It’s time to invest in solutions that work.
Read more: https://t.co/Oma4JY6bDQ #NJVotes4Kids pic.twitter.com/jhH6J9kKre— AdvocatesforChildren (@ACNJforKids) July 4, 2025
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Child Care
Positive Youth Development
New Jersey’s youth are in crisis. Early intervention through #PositiveYouthDevelopment can change lives—boosting resilience & preventing long-term mental health struggles. It’s time to invest in solutions that work.
Read more: https://t.co/Oma4JY6bDQ #NJVotes4Kids pic.twitter.com/jhH6J9kKre— AdvocatesforChildren (@ACNJforKids) July 4, 2025
Maternal & Infant Health
Black moms in NJ are 7x more likely to die from pregnancy complications. Black babies, 2x more likely to die before age one. This isn’t about income—it’s systemic. Learn more: https://t.co/vP34QYxN5v #BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalHealthMatters #BirthJustice #NJVotes2025 pic.twitter.com/PEBqOMXVlx
— AdvocatesforChildren (@ACNJforKids) June 16, 2025
Beyoncé and Serena Williams faced childbirth complications, just like many Black women. In NJ, Black moms are 7x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white moms. This must change. Learn more in our latest blog post. https://t.co/IljZxeDNg7 #SerenaWilliams pic.twitter.com/dy49A6Jh61
— AdvocatesforChildren (@ACNJforKids) June 18, 2025
Over 90% of pregnancy-related deaths in NJ were preventable. Trashaun’s story shows what’s behind that stat: trauma, survival, and the fight for change.
Her voice matters and so does action. Watch her story and learn more: https://t.co/QKLxJF6omC #BlackMaternalHealth pic.twitter.com/Mrqfz9sToK— AdvocatesforChildren (@ACNJforKids) June 20, 2025
Midwives save lives. Midwife-led care can cut preterm births & newborn deaths by up to 16%. As NJ heads into election season, candidates must make midwifery access a priority.
Learn more https://t.co/MrKPLdy78P#NJVotes4Kids #MidwivesMatter #NJElection2025 pic.twitter.com/Tidkbm0oqE— AdvocatesforChildren (@ACNJforKids) July 7, 2025
Child Care
New Jersey loses $3.6B every year because families can’t access affordable child care.
This is not just a family issue. It's an economic one. Read the blog to learn why https://t.co/qlHKiAvwt2 #ChildCareMatters#InvestInChildCare#NJVotesForKids pic.twitter.com/gWy4ACy0re— AdvocatesforChildren (@ACNJforKids) June 23, 2025
Without affordable, reliable options, families, businesses & our economy lose. It’s time to act. Read our latest blog to learn why: https://t.co/RPgQdTNFXw#ChildCareMatters#InvestInChildCare#WorkingFamilies#childcareisessential#Voteforkids#njvotesforkids pic.twitter.com/hw6vHd2T1q
— AdvocatesforChildren (@ACNJforKids) June 25, 2025
If I didn't have child care, I wouldn't be able to continue my job or pursue any other education."
This NJ mom’s story says it all. Learn more in our recent blog: https://t.co/RPgQdTNFXw#WorkingFamilies#ChildCareIsEssential#VoteForKids#NJVotesForKids pic.twitter.com/NqZnrQLObM— AdvocatesforChildren (@ACNJforKids) June 27, 2025
Positive Youth Development
Federal cuts stalled NJ’s efforts to support youth mental health. As we elect new leaders, they must invest in #PositiveYouthDevelopment to tackle the #YouthMentalHealth crisis. Read more: https://t.co/RUgpLF6hp5#NJDecides2025 pic.twitter.com/0yg7zXfIUp
— AdvocatesforChildren (@ACNJforKids) June 30, 2025
In 2023, 42% of NJ high schoolers—and 50% of middle schoolers—felt sad or hopeless.
It’s time to ask #njgov candidates: How will you support #MentalHealth in schools?
Read more: https://t.co/RUgpLF6PeD#YouthMentalHealth #PositiveYouthDevelopment #NJVotes4Kids #NJDecides2025 pic.twitter.com/M89Uoh5Le2— AdvocatesforChildren (@ACNJforKids) July 2, 2025
New Jersey’s youth are in crisis. Early intervention through #PositiveYouthDevelopment can change lives—boosting resilience & preventing long-term mental health struggles. It’s time to invest in solutions that work.
Read more: https://t.co/Oma4JY6bDQ #NJVotes4Kids pic.twitter.com/jhH6J9kKre— AdvocatesforChildren (@ACNJforKids) July 4, 2025
