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Advocates for Children of New Jersey

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For more than 40 years, ACNJ has worked to give every child the chance to grow up safe, healthy and educated. acnj.org

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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Your annual gift to ACNJ brings comfort and possibility to children and families across NJ. Help protect kids, strengthen families, and let every child thrive: acnj.org/give2025 #InvestInKidsNJ #StrongerStarts
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Tomorrow’s the day! Thanks to our incredible supporters, ACNJ’s 10th Annual Breakfast Celebration is set for a great morning. See you at 8AM! #ACNJBreakfast #StrongerStarts
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
This Giving Tuesday, we shared the voices that inspire us. Hear directly from supporters about why investing in ACNJ matters and why every donation helps build a stronger future for New Jersey’s kids. Join them. Stand with us. Give today. acnj.org/donate/ #GivingTuesday #InvestInKidsNJ #njkids
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Counting down to ACNJ’s 10th Annual Breakfast Celebration on Dec 4! Thanks to your support, ticket sales and sponsorships are already up from last year. #ACNJ #ACNJBreakfast #StrongerStarts #InvestInKidsNJ
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Great news about NJ's #childcare assistance program! This is only a temporary fix, but a step in the right direction, and we look forward to working with Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and other members of the NJ Legislature on a long-term solution. nj.com/politics/202...
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
We’re so grateful to PSEG for supporting ACNJ’s 10th Annual Breakfast Celebration! Your partnership helps us continue our mission to give every #child in New Jersey a strong start and a bright future. #ThankYou #ACNJBreakfast #InvestInKidsNJ #StrongerStar
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Last call for sponsors! Sponsorships and ad submissions for ACNJ's Annual Breakfast are due Nov. 13. Check it out: acnj.org/donate/celebrate-with-us/ #ACNJBreakfast #MaternalHealth #InfantWellness
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲! Make your voice heard, every vote matters for our kids and communities. Click here: acnj.org/new-jersey-a... #NJElection2025 #NJVotes4Kids
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Find out who’s running in NJ’s 2025 Legislature election and where they stand on children’s issues. acnj.org/new-jersey-a... #NJLeg #NJAssembly #NJElection2025 #NJVotes4Kids
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Parents deserve treats, not tricks. It’s time to fund affordable childcare now! #halloween2025 #halloween #NJVotes4Kids #election2025 #njelection2025
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
At the Start Strong NJ launch, Jack Ciattarelli and Dr. Dale Caldwell pledged to make child care a priority for New Jersey families. Both candidates agree -investing in child care is investing in New Jersey’s future. #NJVotes4KidsCheck out : acnj.org/startstrongnj/
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Next Tuesday is #ElectionDay, but you don’t have to wait to cast your vote. You can vote early NOW through November 2! Find your county’s early voting locations at vote.nj.gov #NJVotes4Kids
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill talk about #childcare with Steve Adubato. Check it out acnj.org/njgovcandida... #njelections #NJVotes4Kids
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Early voting in NJ is Oct 25–Nov 2! Make your voice count for kids’ futures. Find polling sites: nj.gov/state/electi... See where candidates stand: acnj.org/what-about-t... #NJVotes4Kids #NJElection2025 #StrongerStarts
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
We are honored to welcome Dr. Nastassia Harris, founder of Perinatal Equity, to our panel on Black maternal health in NJ & beyond. Join us Dec. 4: acnj.org/donate/celeb... #MaternalHealthNJ #StrongerStarts #maternalhealth #NJmoms #NJmothers #perinatalhealth #perinatalhealthequity
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Early relational health benefits caregivers too! When adults feel supported and confident, babies thrive. Learn how parents can build confidence: bit.ly/4hIVlPH #CelebrateBabiesWeek #InfantMentalHealth
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Meet Lisa Asare, President & CEO of the NJ Maternal & Infant Health Innovation Authority, joining our Stronger Starts panel! Don’t miss this powerful conversation on Dec. 4. Join us: acnj.org/donate/celeb... #MaternalHealthNJ #StrongerStarts #ACNJBreakfast
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Early relational health—built in everyday moments like meals, baths, and bedtime—shapes babies’ growth and development. Learn more: simpleinteractions.org/si-tool-kit.... #CelebrateBabiesWeek #BabiesThrive #EarlyChildhoodMatters
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
#CelebrateBabiesWeek 2025 is almost here! Join NJAIMH in honoring babies, families & the early childhood professionals who help them thrive. Let’s celebrate the relationships that build strong beginnings! Register: bit.ly/3KWj5Dj #StrongerStarts #BabiesThrive
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Cherriece shares her story on group #prenatalcare. Programs like CenteringPregnancy® are improving outcomes for parents and babies in NJ. #NJVotes4Kids #NJElection2025 #HealthyMomsHealthyBabies #BetterBirthsNJ #StrongerStarts #HealthyBeginnings #InvestInMomsAndBabies #PrioritizePrenatalCare
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
@mikiesherrill.bsky.social & @Jack4NJ face off in their 2nd gubernatorial debate. NJ can’t wait any longer to make child care affordable. Watch live: bit.ly/3WvJV7K Sign Start Strong NJ's petition: startstrongnj.org/petition #NJVotes4Kids #NJElection2025
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Group prenatal care saves lives. Programs like Centering Pregnancy help NJ families have healthier babies, stronger starts & lower costs. Learn more: acnj.org/centeringpre... #NJVotes4Kids #NJElection2025 #HealthyMomsHealthyBabies #StrongerStarts
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Affordable child care is out of reach for too many NJ families. Tell the next governor it must be a top priority—sign Start Strong NJ’s petition: startstrongnj.org #NJElection2025 #NJVotes4Kids @mikiesherrill.bsky.social @Jack4NJ @njassemblydems.bsky.social @NJAssemblyGOP
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
NJ loses $3.6B each year due to child care challenges—our economy runs on child care. Sign Start Strong NJ's petition at startstrongnj.org and tell leaders it’s time to act! ✍️ #NJElection2025 #NJVotes4Kids @Jack4NJ @mikiesherrill.bsky.social @njassemblydems.bsky.social @NJAssemblyGOP
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Child care isn’t just a family issue—it’s a community investment. Every $1 in early learning returns $7+ in benefits. Learn more & join the movement: startstrongnj.org #NJElection2025 #NJVotes4Kids @mikiesherrill.bsky.social @JackCiattarelli
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Leaders from across NJ launched StartStrongNJ with one clear message: child care is essential for families, business & our economy. Investing adds $3.6B yearly. acnj.org/the-business...tartstrongnj.org #StartStrongNJ #NJVotes4Kids #InvestInChildCare @mikiesherrill.bsky.social @jackciattarelli
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Underfunded child care hurts families, businesses & NJ’s economy. This election, ask candidates: What’s your plan? acnj.org/the-business... #NJVotes4Kids #NJElection2025 #ChildCareMeansBusiness
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Annual Breakfast Celebration Dec 4 | 8:30–10:30 AM Galloping Hill GC, Kenilworth, NJ Panel: Stronger Starts: Advancing Maternal & Infant Health𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲- acnj.org/donate/celeb... #MaternalHealth #InfantHealth
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
More NJ kids are uninsured—rising from 82K (3.9%) in 2022 to 102K (4.7%) in 2024. Healthcare isn’t optional—it’s essential. Every child deserves coverage. Learn more: bit.ly/4gi6W7g #NJKids #HealthForAll #CoverAllKids #NJVotes4Kids #ChildHealth #HealthcareAccess
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Oct 14 is NJ’s voter registration deadline! Kids can’t vote—but you can. Learn more in ACNJ’s What About the Kids? campaign acnj.org/what-about-t... #NJVotes4Kids #NJElection2025 #NJDecides2025
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
More NJ kids are uninsured—rising from 82K (3.9%) in 2022 to 102K (4.7%) in 2024. Healthcare isn’t optional—it’s essential. Every child deserves coverage. Learn more: bit.ly/4gi6W7g #NJKids #HealthForAll #CoverAllKids #NJVotes4Kids #ChildHealth #HealthcareAccess
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Sleepless nights & big changes—new parents know the struggle. Family Connects NJ offers free home visits for peace of mind, better health & stronger families. Now in 11 counties & growing. Learn more: acnj.org/parenting-no... #FamilyConnectsNJ #NJVotes4Kids
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
102,000 kids in NJ lacked #health insurance in 2024—missing checkups, treatments & healthy futures. Get the facts from @georgetownccf.bsky.social bit.ly/4gi6W7g #NJVotes4Kids #KidsHealth #MedicaidMatters #NJDecides2025 #HealthCoverage
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Reading is key to future success. If this #trend continues, NJ & the #nation risk a shortage of #skilled workers in a competitive economy. #NJVotes4Kids #NJLiteracy #ReachOutAndRead #NJDecides
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Celebrate with ACNJ! 10th Annual Breakfast Celebration Dec 4 | 8:30–10:30 AM Galloping Hill GC, Kenilworth, NJ Panel: Stronger Starts: Advancing Maternal & Infant Health Register: acnj.org/donate/celebra… #MaternalHealth #InfantHealth #StrongerStarts #NJKids
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Midwives & #Doulas play a key role in healthy births! Join our Lunch & Learn Wed, Sept 17 at noon with Trinisha Williams & Jill Wodnick to learn how to expand access. Register- bit.ly/3JWEyvz #MaternalHealth #InfantHealth #BirthSupport #BirthEquity
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
New Date! NJ families risk losing child care due to budget cuts. Town Hall: Sept. 30 | 5:30–7:30 PM | Colonia Learning Center Speak up. Share your story. Learn more: acnj.org/alert-state-bu……/ #ChildCareMatters #NJFamilies #njvotes4kids
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Students who can't read by 4th grade are less likely to graduate or go to college. Let's ask NJ's candidates for gov: What's your plan to tackle #literacy? Our kids can't wait another #election cycle. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social @Jack Ciattarelli @Vic Kaplan #NJGovernor2025 #EducationFirst #NJKids
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Parents can’t work without child care, and kids can’t thrive without it. Speak up at the Sept. 9 Town Hall in Colonia, NJ. Details here: acnj.org/alert-state-... #ChildCareMatters #NJFamilies #ChildCareCrisis
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
NJ is expanding Family Connects NJ, a free nurse home visit program for new moms & babies. Join the virtual Listening Session Mon, Sept 8 at 3 PM to learn more & help spread the word: bit.ly/47lXf5x #FamilyConnectsNJ #NurtureNJ #MaternalHealth #InfantHealth
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Happening today! NJ’s Child Care Assistance Program is frozen and co-pays are rising, leaving families struggling. Join the Town Hall with Assemblywoman Aura Dunn 5:30–7:30 PM @ Morristown Neighborhood House to speak out and demand solutions. acnj.org/alert-state-... #NJFamilies #NJkids #childcare
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
#NewJersey has one of the worst #maternalmortality rates in the nation. Birth centers reduce C-sections, improve outcomes, and provide compassionate care. New Jersey’s next #governor must make birth centers part of the plan. Read more:http://acnj.org/birth-centers-matter/ #NJElection2025
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
NJ’s Child Care Assistance Program is frozen and co-pays are rising, leaving families struggling. Join the Town Hall on Aug 27, 5:30–7:30 PM at Morristown Neighborhood House with Assemblywoman Aura Dunn to speak out and demand solutions. acnj.org/alert-state-... #NJFamilies #BudgetShortfall
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Absenteeism is down from 2024, but there’s more work to do to make sure every child can show up, learn, and thrive. Learn how “whole-child” approaches and resource hubs can help: acnj.org/testimony-is... #ChronicAbsenteeism #NJEducation #StudentsFirst #EquityInEducation
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
They deserve a future full of promise. Your support helps make it real. 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄: acnj.org/champion-chi... #InvestInKids #SupportChildCare #ACNJ #BrightFutures
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Low wages. Burnout. Limited resources. Early childhood educators like Jordan Shields are speaking out about the urgent need for funding and support. Watch the video and read our latest blog to see why this matters for every child’s future acnj.org/why-new-jers... #EarlyEdMatters #FundChildCare
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
High-quality early learning can’t exist without fair pay for educators. Will NJ’s next governor make it a priority? Learn more: acnj.org/prioritize-E... #NJElection2025 #EarlyEducation #InvestInChildCare @mikiesherrill.bsky.social, Jack Ciattarelli, @zielinski4gov.bsky.social, Victoria Kaplan
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Visit acnj.org/prioritize-E... to learn why caring for & educating kids is essential work & not low-wage labor. It’s time NJ invests in fair pay for early educators. What will NJ’s next governor do to make that happen? #njelection2025 #EarlyEducationMatters #SupportEarlyEducators #earlyed #njkids
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
The early years matter most. Your donation helps shape a better future for every child: acnj.org/champion-chi... #InvestInKids #EarlyChildhoodMatters #ACNJ #SupportTheFuture
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey @acnjforkids.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Tonique Griffin’s journey as a full-spectrum community doula is powerful and inspiring. She’s changing the way families experience birth and support in New Jersey. Read the full interview now! acnj.org/qa-with-toni... #NJVotes4Kids #MaternalHealth #BirthEquity#DoulaCare #SupportMoms
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