Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) works to put children’s needs first. Giving every child a chance to grow up safe, healthy and educated.
Newark, NJ
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ICYMI: Here's a recap of the NJ Child Care Rally held at the state house in Trenton last month. The energy was powerful! Families, providers, educators, and advocates from across New Jersey came together to demand #AffordableChildCare NOW! Thank you to everyone who showed up and lent their voice to this cause.acnj.org/affordable-child-ca…
Join us for our Lunch and Learn: events.zoom.us/ev/ApydqAjOsD…
Join Kimberly Boller, Executive Director of Grandparents for Vaccines, for a conversation on how vaccination across generations, family stories, and grassroots advocacy can strengthen protection in early care and education settings, and inspire trusted voices to make a difference.
📅 Wednesday, November 18
🕐 1:00–2:00 PM EST
This Monday, Nov 9th: ACNJ and NJ Dept. of Children and Families invite you to the 2026 Virtual Forum. Connect with Acting DCF Commissioner Joseph Ribsam. Learn about the the department's priorities and vision, and get the latest news and programs affecting children and families in the child welfare system.
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
events.zoom.us/ev/ApXsrmKTMU…
Four $25K Community Prevention Mini-Grants are open now for NJ organizations with budgets under $3M working to prevent child abuse & neglect. Build on what works, test new ideas, bring new voices.
⏰ Deadline: Nov 15
Apply: surveymonkey.com/r/NJCTF-Min…
Yes, last night’s results certainly gave me hope!!! I hope this is an opportunity to move our country closer to becoming the more perfect union we all deserve. I truly hope Democrats recognize this moment as an opportunity to reach across the aisle, bridge the divides that have separated us, and work together to heal our country. At the end of the day, I believe we all want the same fundamental things: a country where people feel heard, families can thrive, and every American has a fair opportunity to write their own American Dream story. -Winifred Smith-Jenkins
#ElectionReflection
Hey #Paterson residents: Join us for our #KidsCount conversation at A Better Market this Saturday! acnj.org/event/paterson-kids…
Weigh in on the #2030Census! Proposed rules would drop many residents from apportionment counts, count some people in the wrong state, and remove race & ethnicity questions. Here’s why it matters and how to comment by Nov. 2: acnj.org/counting-everyone-w…
Meltdowns happen. So do moments of connection. 💛
In honor of #CelebrateBabiesWeek, join Montclair State Center for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20, 12:00-1:30 PM for “From Meltdowns to Moments of Connection: Understanding Routines & Difficult Behaviors in Young Children (Birth-3).” You’ll leave with simple, practical strategies to:
✅ Understand how routines support emotional regulation
✅ Spot the triggers and unmet needs behind difficult behaviors
✅ Create responsive routines at home and in care settings
✅ Strengthen teamwork between families, caregivers, and early interventionists
Perfect for parents, caregivers, and early intervention professionals.
⏰ Registration closes TONIGHT at 11:59 PM ET.
👉 Register here: reg.learningstream.com/reg/e…
#EarlyChildhood #ParentingTips #InfantsAndToddlers #EarlyIntervention #EarlyRelationalHealth #SocialEmotionalDevelopment #ToddlerBehavior
Attention #Paterson Residents and Changemakers: We welcome you to a community conversation at A Better Market to dive into the data and help improve the lives of the city's children and families. See you on Saturday, November 7, from 12PM-2PM! Register via link in bio! cc: Paterson Alliance #kidscount #patersonkidscount
Preschoolers in New Jersey will be limited to 15 minutes of screen time a day at school under new standards approved last week. The limit is mandatory for state-funded programs, which have until September 2028 to comply. But schools can start implementing the new rules immediately. #publicpreschool #screentime nj.com/education/2026/10/nj-…
It's almost Celebrate Babies Week! Early relational health and supporting the mental health of our babies and their caregivers are fundamental to the well-being and successful development of everyone everywhere. Check out all the wonderful workshops happening all week-long next week! reg.learningstream.com/view/…
#CelebrateBabiesWeek #EarlyRelationalHealth #MentalHealthMatters
📣 Affordable Child Care Now! Sign up and join us at the State House in Trenton on Oct 22 at 11am for a rally for affordable #childcare and fair pay for the people who provide it. RSVP & bring five people with you. 📣 ¡Cuidado infantil asequible ya! Acompáñanos en Trenton el 22 de octubre a las 11 a. m. en una manifestación a favor de un #cuidadoinfantil asequible y salarios justos para quienes lo brindan. Confirma tu asistencia y trae a cinco personas contigo: docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/…
The 2026 Preschool Provider Conference just got better! Save 20% with code LASTCHANCE2026 for a limited time. Enjoy free professional headshots, a lunchtime panel with NJ DOE leadership, and 27 workshops, including one on building a a strategic plan for your #earlylearning program. Participants will gain clarity on each step of the planning cycle—from defining a clear vision to setting measurable goals—and will be guided in developing a customized 12-month timeline they can take back to their organizations.
acnj.org/2026providerconfere…
Happening next week on Tuesday, Oct. 6th at 4:30pm, Centennial Hall, Newark Public Library. RSVP here: acnj.org/newark-kids-count-2… Join us for refreshments and a conversation to explore the latest data and discuss solutions to help drive change for Newark's children. Featuring guest speaker Chesha Hodge, Director of the Coalition for Healthy Food in Newark Schools at the Greater Newark Conservancy. We can't wait to chat with you! #kidscount #NewarkKidsCount #NewarkChildren
Check out our statement on the new #childcare legislation! Let's give a huge shout-out to Assemblywoman Shanique Speight for her dedication in sponsoring and advancing this bill. 🙌 Her hard work is paving the way for better support for #NJchildcare providers and families!
What a day on the Hill! On Monday, ACNJ staff joined #homevisiting providers from across NJ at #capitolhill to share why home visiting matters. Thank you to the members of Congress who listened to how home visitors support new parents, connect families to resources, and help kids get a strong start. #homevisitingmatters #nationalhomevisitingsummit #homevisitorsmatter #LegislativeAction #policychangenow
HAPPENING NEXT WEEK!! NJ preschool providers, join us on Thursday, Oct 8th! Register here: acnj.org/2026providerconfere… This exciting one-day event brings together early childhood leaders, educators, and advocates committed to strengthening community-based public preschool partnerships across New Jersey.
#NJPrek #PreschoolPartnerships #EarlyEdProfessionals #NJPreschools #EducationalConference
Calling all #NJpreschool professionals! We’ve added even more to the 2026 conference! And trust us, you’re going to want to take advantage of it.
💬 A special lunchtime conversation you won’t want to miss! Don’t miss our special lunchtime panel featuring NJ Department of Education leadership to get an inside look at what’s happening across New Jersey’s education landscape.
📸 Ready for a professional profile refresh? We’re offering complimentary professional headshots at the conference, so you can leave with a polished new photo in hand.
📝 27 dynamic workshops packed with practical, real-world takeaways for public preschool leaders and providers in contractual relationships with school districts.
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#PreschoolConference #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #NJEducationEvents #universalprek #publicpreschool
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𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬% 𝗼𝗳𝗳
𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗡𝗝: the 2026 Provider Conference is almost here, and we've added even more!
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Calling all #publicpreschool professionals across New Jersey! We’ve added even more to the 2026 conference! And trust us, you’re going to want to take advantage of it. Register here: acnj.org/2026providerconfere…
💬 Don’t miss our special lunchtime panel featuring NJ Department of Education leadership. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from state leaders, explore important topics, and get an inside look at what’s happening across New Jersey’s education landscape.
📸 Complimentary professional headshots at the conference, so you can leave with a polished new photo in hand.
More opportunities to connect. More ways to participate. More perks to make your conference experience even better. October 8 is shaping up to be a day you won’t want to miss!
