NJAEYC

NJAEYC is an affiliate group of NAEYC, the nation’s largest membership organization of early childhood educators

[NJAEYC @njaeyc]

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[AdvocatesforChildren @ACNJforKids]

We’re proud to share that Mary Coogan, President/CEO of Advocates for Children of New Jersey, is nominated for the 2026 New Jersey Social Innovation Awards (Thought Leadership & Capacity Building).

Vote by April 6: https://t.co/Dd6yAyOiyK

#VoteNow #SocialInnovation #ACNJ #Leadership #NJFamilies

[Start Strong NJ @StartStrongNJ]

For many families in New Jersey, child care is a constant source of stress and financial strain. Our blueprint lays out a clear path to make child care affordable for all families, so parents can work and children can thrive.

Read more at https://t.co/PoIA4QDPOJ 💼

[Start Strong NJ @StartStrongNJ]

Together, these investments — from reopening CCAP to maintaining strong preschool funding and family tax credits — recognize the real cost of raising children and the need to support working parents.

[Start Strong NJ @StartStrongNJ]

As @SenMTeresaRuiz points out, childhood educators are the backbone of New Jersey’s future, yet too many are underpaid and overworked. Our blueprint outlines solutions to raise wages, reduce turnover, and strengthen the early care system.

Read more at https://t.co/PoIA4QDPOJ 👩‍🏫

[Start Strong NJ @StartStrongNJ]

We know thousands of NJ families share the same challenges, and were glad to share our Blueprint for Affordable Child Care with the Senator, a bold plan to make high-quality, affordable child care accessible to every New Jersey family.

Learn more at https://t.co/PoIA4QDPOJ 📌

[Start Strong NJ @StartStrongNJ]

Last week in D.C., NJ @SenatorAndyKim shared his experience balancing care for his children and for his father at the Congressional Dads Caucus Summit on the Caregiving Crisis — emphasizing how essential the care workforce is for families and the economy.

[Start Strong NJ @StartStrongNJ]

The Start Strong NJ Blueprint for Affordable Child Care shows how we can make care more affordable, increase access for families, and better support the early childhood workforce.

Read more: https://t.co/PoIA4QDPOJ

[Start Strong NJ @StartStrongNJ]

A recent article published by @TAPintoNewark cites data from our partners at @acnjforkids showing that child care costs continue to outpace what many families can afford, while subsidies haven’t kept up with the true cost of care.

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[Start Strong NJ @StartStrongNJ]

Join Start Strong NJ on March 11 at 2 PM for a virtual briefing on our Blueprint for Affordable Child Care, where we’ll dive into our bold roadmap to make child care more affordable, accessible, and sustainable across New Jersey.

Register today at https://t.co/tE9QC6LKf3 💻

[Congressman Tom Kean @CongressmanKean]

Thank you to the New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children for stopping by my office!

@NJAEYC was on Capitol Hill yesterday discussing the importance of accessible early childhood education in our state. In Congress, I remain committed to fighting for policies that support our educators and advance high-quality, affordable childcare for New Jersey families.

[NJAEYC @njaeyc]

@AngelaHilse1
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[NJAEYC @njaeyc]

The New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC) celebrated its 80th Anniversary Gala and 2025 Annual Conference, bringing together early childhood educators, program directors, and advocates from across New Jersey.

[Start Strong NJ @StartStrongNJ]

Did you know that New Jersey is ranked second in the nation for highest weekly child care costs?

With a governor’s race and all 80 Assembly seats up for election, it's time for child care to be a high priority in New Jersey’s policy agenda.

Learn more at https://t.co/1QrqRAXQct

[Nancy M @NancyMartinez_6]

@DenaFebus_FTPS @WNews_FTPS @AngelaHilse1 @njaeyc Thank you so much for the opportunity to participate at the conference! It really was a great experience. Thanks for all you do for us and all your Pre-K teachers ❤️. I still think the highlight was having @AngelaHilse1 meet @DonorsChoose founder Charles Bell! My ❤️is happy 😊

[Angie H @AngelaHilse1]

@DenaFebus_FTPS @WNews_FTPS @NancyMartinez_6 @njaeyc It was a wonderful experience. Thank you @DenaFebus_FTPS for being such a wonderful supervisor and a huge cheerleader for us! Franklin is lucky to have you!

[Dena Febus @DenaFebus_FTPS]

🎉 Our FTPS PreK teachers, Ms Hilse & Ms Martinez, presented at the NJAEYC Annual Conference! Sharing their strategies & experiences with the field is a testament to their dedication & passion for early childhood education.✨ @WNews_FTPS @AngelaHilse1 @NancyMartinez_6 @njaeyc

[Start Strong NJ @StartStrongNJ]

Child care is finally being recognized as a key part of NJ’s affordability and economic conversation during this debate between @MikieSherrill and @Jack4NJ! Now we need concrete plans to make it affordable and ensure child care workers are paid fairly. #NJGov

[AdvocatesforChildren @ACNJforKids]

@Jack4NJ and @MikieSherrill mentions making NJ affordable. But we can't talk about affordability w/o talking about #childcare. Families are spending more on care than on housing or college, while the people providing it are paid poverty wages. Affordable care means parents can work, businesses can hire, and families can get ahead. #NJVotes4Kids @StartStrongNJ

[AdvocatesforChildren @ACNJforKids]

@jack4nj just mentioned a plan for affordable #Childcare at tonight's #NJGov debate. We want to see a concrete plans to make it affordable and ensure child care workers are paid fairly. #NJVotes4kids @MikieSherrill @startstrongnj https://t.co/5kYcoiDY3m