Advocates for Children of New Jersey

???????????? ???? ?? ???????? ?????? ?????? ????????????????????—?????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???? ????’?? ????????????????! Every child deserves a strong start, a full meal, and a safe space to grow and thrive. This spring, ACNJ is launching our Spring Appeal to ensure that every child has access to quality education, food security, and essential family support. Stay tuned—your chance to make a difference is just around the corner! #SpringIntoAction #ForNJKids #BrightFutures #ACNJ Want to help right now? ???????????? ?????????? https://acnj.org/donate/

This week, ACNJ’s Diane Dellanno joined NJ Infant Mental Health advocates Kaitlin Mulcahy, Dayna Egan, and Katie Burghart from Montclair State Center for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health at Montclair State University , along with the NJ Association for Infant Mental Health, at @ZEROTOTHREE’s National Financing Policy Convening in Minneapolis. Together, they explored innovative strategies to fund vital infant and early childhood mental health supports. Investing in our youngest minds is investing in a brighter future! #BabySquad #ThinkBabies #InfantMentalHealth #everyonesbusiness

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???????????????? ????????! Meet the ???????????? ???????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????? ?????????? ???? ???????? ??????????????! This ACNJ program empowers young leaders in Newark with the skills they need to advocate for real change in their communities. Check out the official announcement and celebrate these future changemakers! https://bit.ly/4kxQqC1 #FuturePolicymakers #AdvocacyMatters #YouthLeadership #Newark

?????????? ????. ??????????????’?? ??????! ??????????, ??????’?? ???????????? ?????? ???????? ?????? ????’?? ??????????! Too many young people in New Jersey face barriers to mental health support, school success, and community safety. Through ACNJ’s Positive Youth Development Initiative, we work to reduce chronic absenteeism, dismantle school-to-prison pipelines, and advocate for community-based violence intervention programs. This St. Patrick’s Day, let’s invest in real change—not just luck—for our youth. Together, we can build stronger, healthier communities where every child has the opportunity to succeed. #LuckyToGive #PositiveYouthDevelopment #EducationForAll #StPatricksDay #ACNJ ???????????? ?????? ???? ???????? ?? ????????????????????: https://acnj.org/donate/

????????, ????????????, ?????? ??????????????????—?????????? ?????????? ???????????????? ???????? ???????? ????????! For too many families in New Jersey, access to food, stable housing, and financial security is an ongoing struggle. That’s why ACNJ fights for stronger child tax credits, expanded WIC and SNAP benefits, and free school meals for all students. This St. Patrick’s Day, invest in real solutions—not luck—to make sure all kids have the nutritious food and economic security they need to grow and thrive. ???????????? ????????: https://acnj.org/donate/ #educationforall#LuckyToGive #PositiveYouthDevelopment #EducationForAll #StPatricksDay #ACNJ

??????????????????, ?????? ????????????! Medicaid is a lifeline for 1.8 million NJ residents, including 830K children & 80K young adults—but federal cuts put their coverage at risk! Join us for a #MedicaidMattersNJ webinar to learn who is impacted & how you can take action to protect Medicaid in NJ! ???????????????? ??????????: https://bit.ly/4irObhY Our families, seniors & children need us—let’s fight for their care! #ProtectMedicaid #NJFamilyCare #HealthCareForAll #ActNow

?? ?????????????? ?????????? ??????????????’?? ???????????? ???? ????????! Every child deserves to grow up healthy, but too many families face barriers to maternal and infant health, childhood lead poisoning prevention, and oral healthcare. ACNJ is working to expand access to maternal health services, including universal home visits, fair reimbursement for doula care, and better support for Black and Brown community-based health organizations. Your support helps us fight for policies that ensure every family has what they need for a healthy start. ???????????? ????????: https://acnj.org/donate/ #LuckyToGive #MaternalHealth #HealthyStart #LeadFreeNJ #StPatricksDay #ACNJ

?????????????? ????’?? ???????????????? – ???????? ???????????????? ????????! ?????????? ???????? ????????—???????? ?????? ???????????????? ??????????! Medicaid supports 1.8 million NJ residents, including children, seniors & people with disabilities. Federal cuts would limit access to care, increase medical debt & strain hospitals. Here is our Petition Link: https://bit.ly/4kMhNZ0 #ProtectMedicaid #HealthcareForAll #NJFamilies #ActNow

?? ???????????? ???????? ??????’?? ?????? ?????? ????????????’?? ?????????? ???????? ????????????—?????? ?????? ?????? ????????! St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner, but quality child care and preschool should never be left to luck. At ACNJ, we are fighting to ensure equitable access to early care and education so that all children—regardless of income, race, or zip code—have the strong foundation they need to thrive. Your donation helps us advocate for fair compensation for early educators, better facilities, and a mixed-delivery system that preserves community-based child care providers. Let’s build a brighter future for New Jersey’s youngest learners! ???????????? ????????: https://acnj.org/donate/ #LuckyToGive #EarlyLearning #InvestInChildCare #StPatricksDay #ACNJ