Did you know NJ Department of Children and Families's #NJ4S program provides #mentalwellbeing supports and #prevention and #intervention services to millions of New Jersey's students and their families?
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Between balancing work + family, moms wear many hats. This #MothersDay , it's not just about flowers but supports like NJ's strengthened #paidleave law that can truly help #workingmoms . Paid leave is also associated w improved #infanthealth . acnj.org/did-you-know-n… #maternalhealth

We're still in the midst of #NJStateBudget season! ACNJ senior legislative analyst Shadaya Bennett provides an update. #SoundOn #njvotes4kids #NJLeg #NJBudget instagram.com/p/C6ytX-5OoyR/

More than 20 yrs after the state's major overhaul of its entire #childprotection system, ACNJ CEO/President @MaryCoogan provides insight on the #childwelfare reforms and positive changes made. Check out the article from NJ Spotlight News
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Bias-based bullying rates have quadrupled in New Jersey's schools since 2018! In its 2023 report, NJ's #AntiBullying Task Force cites some factors and recommendations to address them. Read ahead to learn more. #kidlaw #stopbullying #hibprevention acnj.org/did-you-know-r…

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We agree that the state must do more to integrate #NJChildCare centers into the rollout of #prekexpansion . Centers should not fear closing bc of #universalprek . Let's support out essential #childcare infrastructure. NJAEYC NJ Spotlight News #NJVotes4Kids njspotlightnews.org/video/private-…

Check out Monday’s Assembly Budget hearing at the 1:07 mark when Assemblywoman Aura Dunn highlights the need 2 support the #NJChildCare workforce when speaking w NJ Department of Children and Families. TY Asw Dunn for being a #childcare champion #NJVotes4Kids #InvestinECE #NJStateBudget #NJBudget njleg.state.nj.us/archived-media…

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ACNJ's Shadaya Bennett quoted in #NJbudget news story: “Most #childcare providers generate just enough revenue to keep pace with minimum wage. This limits what they can offer staff and often discourages qualified individuals from remaining in the field.”
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ATTENTION NJ FamilyCare Members 🙌🏾 Together, we can #CoverAllKids ✅ For more information, visit trentonhealthteam.org/getcovered #GetCovered #NJFamilyCare

Check out this NJ Spotlight News op-ed about Family Connects NJ, where trained nurses provide free postpartum visits to promote the health of mothers & babies. Written by Atiya Weiss, executive director of the Burke Foundation #maternalhealth #infanthealth
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Amazing kickoff event for the Food & Health Equity Coalition of #EssexCounty by MEND is Meeting Essential Needs with Dignity! ACNJ is honored to be a member of the Coalition and looks forward to contributing to its mission. #foodinsecurity #FoodSecurityForAll #FHEC #essexcountynj

February is National Children's #DentalHealthMonth !  Dr. Michal Herman, DDS, Chief Operating Officer for the
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#NJ #JobPosting Alert! ACNJ is seeking an experienced Project Manager for our #earlylearning policy and advocacy initiatives! acnj.org/job-posting-pr… #Projectmanager #njjobposting

On Tuesday, Gov. Murphy signed legislation expanding income eligibility for NJ’s free school meals program. Under the law, around 60,000 kids will be added to the pool of qualifying families, and for the first time, private school students are eligible. ow.ly/8vSF50QrvXf

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