Advocates for Children of New Jersey

06/19/2026

Register: http://tinyurl.com/ACNJ1030Call
Join ACNJ’s monthly 10:30 AM Call focused on maternal and infant health across New Jersey. These conversations bring together advocates, providers, policymakers, and community partners to share updates, insights, and opportunities for collaboration on the issues impacting pregnant people, infants, and families. Our first call starts on Thursday, June 25!

06/16/2026

Fathers want to be involved—so why do so many systems leave them out? Join our virtual discussions happening TODAY (6/16) at 2PM and TOMORROW AT 12PM. Read our guest blog where Michael Cupeles, father of four and Male Initiative Coordinator for Gateway Community Action Partnership, shares his thoughts on how our systems have failed fathers and what we can do about it.

While fathers’ voices are essential to understanding the challenges they face, service providers working closely with fathers across the state can also provide valuable insight. Providers often serve as the bridge between fathers and systems that are difficult to navigate, offering a broader view ...

06/13/2026

Meet our newest board members: https://acnj.org/looking-forward-acnj-2026-board-update/. ACNJ recently welcomed four new members to serve on our Board of Trustees. Each brings a unique perspective, talents, and skills to furthering our work to improve the lives of all New Jersey children.

06/11/2026

Read the report: https://acnj.org/national-kids-count-data-book-2026/. How are children and families faring in New Jersey? Do these rankings reflect your lived experiences in the Garden State? The recently released 2026 Data Book from our partner Annie E. Casey Foundation uses trusted national and state data to measure child well-being across four domains: economic well-being, education, health and family and community factors.

06/10/2026

The National report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation ranks first in education but 6 out of 10 fourth graders are not reading at grade level and 6 our 10 eighth graders are not proficient in math.

A new report says New Jersey ranks near the top nationwide for education and health, but most kids struggle with reading and math.

06/10/2026

To learn more/register: acnj.org/fatherhood-webinars
Starting Tuesday, we're celebrating dads all week long! Join us for two engaging webinars focused on supporting fatherhood. Share with dads in your network!

06/10/2026

Register here: https://acnj.org/prekhearing/
Attention professionals! The New Jersey Department of Education will hold three public hearings to receive comments on the draft revisions to the New Jersey Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards. We encourage all early childhood professionals to participate in this important process to share their input as experienced leaders in the field who do this hands-on work with children and teachers every day. It is their chance to have a lasting impact on the growth and development of young children by informing our state standards, requirements, and expectations.

06/08/2026

Mark your calendars for ACNJ’s 11th Annual Breakfast! This year, we are celebrating at a new location: Pines Manor in Edison, NJ. Our featured panel discussion —"We’re Here Too! Recognizing the Critical Role of Fathers" — promises to be a powerful and necessary conversation centering on the vital impact fathers have on our children, families, and communities.
Registration details coming soon!
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Pines Manor, Edison, NJ

06/08/2026

What do the data tell us about how children and families are faring in New Jersey? The 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from our partner Annie E. Casey Foundation uses trusted data to show where kids are making progress — and where challenges persist — across four domains: economic well-being, education, health and family and community. Visit aecf.org/databook to explore the latest data.

Explore the 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book, with child well-being state-level data in four areas: economic stability, education, health and family/community…

06/06/2026

Register now: https://tinyurl.com/RealDadsRealStories
Whether you are a parent, advocate, or simply interested in understanding the experiences of fathers, this is a conversation you will not want to miss! Join ACNJ for an honest conversation with fathers from diverse backgrounds as they share the moments that have shaped them, the challenges they have faced, and the lessons they continue to learn. The Father Center of New Jersey Nateevansjr New Jersey Department of Children and Families