What about the kids? 2025 Social Media Campaign - Advocates for Children of New Jersey

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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Maternal & Infant Health

Child Care

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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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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