Advocates for Children of New Jersey

The early years matter most. Your donation helps shape a better future for every child: acnj.org/champion-chi...

#InvestInKids #EarlyChildhoodMatters #ACNJ #SupportTheFuture

Tonique Griffin’s journey as a full-spectrum community doula is powerful and inspiring. She’s changing the way families experience birth and support in New Jersey. Read the full interview now! acnj.org/qa-with-toni...
#NJVotes4Kids #MaternalHealth #BirthEquity#DoulaCare
#SupportMoms

Your voice matters! NJDOE is reviewing special ed rules parents, educators, advocates: speak up by Aug 30 to help shape a fairer system. Learn more: acnj.org/your-voice-m...

#SpecialEducation #NJEducation #EquityInEducation #ACNJ #ParentVoices

Join us on Dec 4 for our 10th Annual Breakfast Celebration!This year, we’re spotlighting Maternal & Infant Health with a powerful panel discussion. Let’s keep building a brighter future for every child!
#acnjbreakfast #advocateforkids #NJchildren #maternalhealthmatters

NJ candidates for Governor—what’s your plan for maternal health? Doulas save lives but can’t stay in the field due to low pay and poor conditions. It’s time to act.
Learn more: acnj.org/doulas-a-vit...
#NJElection2025 #NJVotes4Kids #doula #maternalhealth #blackmaternalhealth #pregnancy #newmom

Register now: acnj.org/DCF-Summer-Forum-2025
Join ACNJ & NJ DCF on Aug 14, 10 AM for key updates on the FY 2026 budget, federal impacts & more.
#NJKids #ChildWelfare #ACNJ #NJDCF #PolicyMatters #BudgetImpact

Child care powers New Jersey’s future. Your support fuels real change. Donate today: acnj.org/champion-chi... #SupportChildCare #InvestInNJ #ACNJ #FutureStartsNow

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Thousands of NJ families are at risk of losing child care. Join the fight to fully fund CCAP—come to the Town Hall on 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟑𝟎 | 𝟔–𝟖 𝐏𝐌 #FundChildCareNJ #CCAP #ChildCareCrisis #FamiliesFirst #SpeakUpNow

What happens when child care disappears? 1,000s of NJ families are about to find out. Join us at Zadie’s Early Childhood Center, Wed, July 30, 6–8 PM.
@mikiesherrill.bsky.social, Jack Ciattarelli, Vic Kaplan, @zielinski4gov.bsky.social, what will you do to protect affordable child care? #NJchildcare

𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲! Join us for 𝗔𝗖𝗡𝗝’𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 12/4/25. This year’s theme will spotlight #maternalandinfanthealth & feature an engaging panel discussion with leaders working to improve #outcomesforfamilies across the state. #NJkids #maternalhealthmatters #infanthealth

Alert: State Budget Shortfall Cuts Child Care Access For Thousands of Families - Advocates for Children of New Jersey Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Download Update for Providers ACT NOW You may have heard about the recent changes to New Jersey’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which is administered by the Depar...

TAKE ACTION: Critical changes to #NJ’s #ChildCare Assistance Program begin August 1st. This includes co-payment increases and a PAUSE on new applications.
acnj.org/alert-state-... #njchildcare #childcaresubsidy

NJ families—don’t miss the state’s 1st Oral Health Conference on Aug 7, 2025 in Princeton or online!
Learn how oral health impacts your family’s well-being from top experts.
Keynote: Dr. Marko Vujicic
Register: tinyurl.com/3n98dk9s
#OralHealth #NJFamilies #PublicHealth

When child care fails, families pay the price. You can help change that. Donate today to support policies that work. acnj.org/champion-chi... #FixChildCare #ACNJ #ChangeStartsNow

Health Spotlight: Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention - Advocates for Children of New Jersey Copy of Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention:Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention:OverviewIn June 2024, U.S.Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a nat...

What if the key to ending violence is care, not cuffs? Read more: acnj.org/cbvip-for-yo...
#positiveyouthdevelopment
#Communitycare #Healingjustice #violenceIntervention #safecommunities #CBVIP #YouthDevelopment #EndGunViolence #NJVotes4Kids

An initiative that helped lead to historic decreases in gun violence is being threatened. How will our #NJ candidates continue to sustain these gains? Read more: acnj.org/federal-cuts... #njvotes4kids #juvenilejustice #njgunviolence

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Why is child care so expensive? Winifred, ACNJ's Director of Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy, explains why families pay too much, providers earn too little, and kids miss out. Learn more here: acnj.org/need-to-work...
#children #parents #education #childdevelopment #njparents #njchildcare

Child care workers need better policies, not praise. Your donation supports advocacy that drives real change.
𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 - acnj.org/champion-chi...
#SupportProviders #FixChildCare #PayProvidersFairly #ACNJ

Early educators earn $15.41/hr to care for our kids—many are leaving, and families lose care. NJ’s next governor must act. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social, Jack Ciattarelli, @zielinski4gov.bsky.social, what’s the plan? acnj.org/need-to-work...
#njelection2025 #childcarecrisis #SupportEarlyEducators

NJ ranks 20th in Family & Community. Teen births are down, but more kids live in single-parent homes or with caregivers lacking a diploma. With federal cuts ahead, families face even greater risk. acnj.org/nationalkids...
#KidsCount #SupportFamilies #InvestInCare #NJVotes4Kids

Meet Trinisha Williams: certified midwife and fierce advocate for birthing justice. She’s calling on NJ to support midwives and improve birth outcomes. Midwife-led care saves lives. Let’s act like it. Watch and share! Read more: acnj.org/midwifery-sa... #midwife #midwifery

In NJ, a single parent earning the average salary spends 45% of their income on child care. As election season heats up, ask the candidates: What’s your plan for families who can’t afford care? No parent should be forced to choose between earning a paycheck and finding safe care for their child.

Hey, NJ! podcast: Trump’s education cuts - NJ Spotlight News President Donald Trump’s administration froze $7 billion in already approved funding for school districts.

President Trump froze $7B in education funding including $143M for NJ schools. After-school programs, meals, Head Start, and more are at risk.
Hear what it means for NJ on Hey, NJ: bit.ly/469VUOyhttducationMatters #NJSchools #HeyNJ #EndChildHunger

Positive first word on NJ nurse home-visit program for new moms | NJ Spotlight News Family Connects NJ nurse home-visit program is now available to all new mothers in 11 counties, regardless of income, insurance or immigration status.

What’s at stake if Medicaid won’t fund nurse home visits? 4,000+ NJ families reached through Family Connects—17% needed urgent care. This program saves lives. Thank you @firstladynj.bsky.social, NJDCF and CJFHC for leading the way. bit.ly/4kFRkuR #NurtureNJ #MaternalHealth

Great news for NJ families: @govmurphy.bsky.social announces progress on expanding full-day public preschool & kindergarten—an important step toward more equitable, accessible early education. www.nj.gov/governor/new...
#PreKForAll #EarlyCare #EarlyEdEquity #NJVotes4Kids

Midwives save lives and improve birth outcomes—especially for families most at risk. So why is NJ making it hard for them to do their jobs? As the governor’s race heats up, candidates must act.https://acnj.org/midwifery-saves-lives/#NJVotes4Kids
#MidwivesMatter #MaternalHealth #NJElection2025

New Jersey ranks 6th in Health in the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, but rising child and teen deaths and 4% of kids lacking insurance show urgent gaps remain. Every child deserves access to care and a healthy future. Learn more: acnj.org/nationalkids...
#NJVotes4Kids

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 acnj.org/midwifery-sa...
#NJVotes4Kids #MidwivesMatter #NJElection2025