A Voice for New Jersey's
Children

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Association for Children of New Jersey
35 Halsey Street * Newark, N.J. 07102
973.643.3876 * 973.643.9153(Fax)
ACNJ is a member of
Voices for America's Children

The Association for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) is the state's foremost child research and advocacy organization. For 30 years ACNJ has advocated for policies and programs that improve the lives of children and families in New Jersey. Over the years, ACNJ's issues have expanded from child welfare and juvenile justice to include early care and education, health and support for low-income families.

To learn more click on About Us.

Concerned about the state budget?
ACNJ would like to hear how New Jersey’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2010 could impact children and families. If you have concerns about the proposed budget or know of initiatives or programs that would be affected, please email us at budget@acnj.org.


Get Involved
10/02/2009"On the Issue" Luncheon - Featuring Sophia Pappas
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Get Informed
07/01/2009Governor Announces More Express Lane Applications for NJ FamilyCare Being Mailed
07/01/2009Express Lane Applications for NJ FamilyCare Mailed to Families in Essex and Hudson Counties
06/02/2009New Abbott Ruling: Next Steps for Advocacy
05/29/2009Abbott Ruling Should Lead to Preschool Expansion
05/27/2009Video of Sara Mead's talk on preK-3rd
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New Publications
Press release on NJ FamilyCare Outreach Mailings
Short blurb on NJ FamilyCare outreach to email parents
Flyer to post on NJ FamilyCare Outreach Mailings
Testimony on Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Plan FFY 2010- 2011
Newark Summer Program 2009 Directory
New Jersey Family Care Outreach, Enrollment and Retention Report
2010 Education Overview Presentation from May 1, 2009 Budget Forum
2010 Budget Overview Presentation from May 1, 2009 Budget Forum
The FY 2010 State Budget: Programs for Children and Families
Quality Rating and Improvement Scale for Center Based Early Care and Education Programs
BUILD Goals/Objectives with ARRA possible uses
 


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Need Help?
Trying to make ends meet? Need help with healthcare? Just lost your job? At risk of loosing your home? Find a list of programs that assist families.

Need Health Insurance?
NJ Family Care provides affordable coverage to uninsured children and certain low-income parents.

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