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For more than 30 years, ACNJ has worked to give every child the chance to grow up safe, healthy and educated.
Mission
Our mission is to bring the needs of children to the attention of the public, elected officials and other policymakers and to advance solutions to help give every child the chance to grow up safe, healthy and educated.
Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) is the trusted, independent voice putting children's needs first for more than 30 years.
Our work results in better laws and policies, more effective funding and stronger services for children and families.
Giving Every Child A Chance
(Formerly Association for Children of New Jersey)
ACNJ's 2025 Highlight Video of Our Work and Wins for NJ Children
ACNJ Lunch & Learn: Childhood Immunizations and Urgent Care Access: Keeping Kids Healthy and Safe
Stronger Starts: Advancing Maternal and Infant Health in New Jersey
Extended Maternal Health Discussion
ACNJ Pres/CEO Mary Coogan's Remarks at 10th Annual Breakfast Celebration
ACNJ Board Chair Jennifer Robinson Welcomes Attendees at 10th Annual Breakfast Celebration
2025 Annual Breakfast Sponsors
Amber from Bergen County - part 2 (Parent Voices)
ACNJ Lunch & Learn: NJ State Library: Connecting Families to Knowledge and Opportunity
Amber from Bergen County - part 1 (Parent Voices)
NJ's 1st Private Provider Conference The Future of Public Preschool: Building a Bold Vision Together
Cheressa From Atlantic City (Parent Voices)
Imani and Shervin from Union County (Parent Voices)
Kenia from Essex County
Djerica from Essex County
Rachel from Passaic County (Parent Voices)
Shana from Paterson (Parent Voices)
ACNJ Lunch and Learn: Office of Care Workforce: Building and Sustaining the Care Economy
ACNJ Lunch and Learn: Midwifery and Doulas: Supporting Families from Pregnancy to Parenthood
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ACNJ Lunch and Learn: Environmental Justice
Trashaun's Preeclampsia Story: From Trauma to Empowerment and Purpose
ACNJ Lunch and Learn: Social-Emotional Character Development
Anfry's Story: Developing Character Through Faith and Relationships
ACNJ Lunch and Learn: Using Data to Understand the Health of Families in NJ
ACNJ Lunch and Learn: Literacy: Why Reading at Grade Level Matters
Tamil's Story
ACNJ Lunch and Learn: Understanding the State Budget
Stephan's Story
ACNJ Lunch & Learn: Chronic Absenteeism