Start Strong NJ

Led by parents, business leaders, advocates, child care providers & educators, Start Strong NJ is a campaign for affordable child care in New Jersey.

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New Jersey's child care crisis impacts everyone.

With a governor's race and all 80 Assembly seats up for election on November 4, it's time for child care to be a high priority in New Jersey's policy agenda.

Join our movement today at https://t.co/1QrqRAXQct.

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Strengthening New Jersey’s child care system is not just a family issue — it’s an investment in our state’s workforce, economy, and future.

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

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New analysis from our partners @MomsFirstUS & @NJBIA found that child care disruptions cost NJ businesses $2.28 billion yearly.

Listen to Molly Day, COO of Moms First, and @podcaststeve, SBN News Director, discuss the study's findings and recommendations: https://t.co/WD0LHvsjv6

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We applaud @GovernorVA and the Virginia legislature’s efforts to make child care more affordable for working families. We welcome similar solutions here in New Jersey that help ease the financial burden on families while supporting workforce participation and economic growth.

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Early childhood education helps build the foundation for lifelong learning, health, and well-being. During the earliest years of life, children’s brains develop rapidly, shaping the skills they’ll carry with them for years to come.

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Child care is essential economic infrastructure. When families can’t find or afford care, it impacts parents, employers, and New Jersey’s economy. Investing in child care means investing in our workforce.

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Affordable child care is a workforce issue — and New Jersey business leaders are ready to act. We’re proud to partner with @MomsFirstUS and @NJBIA to build momentum for solutions that support families, employers, and our economy.

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Child care is essential economic infrastructure. When families can’t find or afford care, it impacts parents, employers, and New Jersey’s economy.

Investing in child care means investing in our workforce, businesses, and future.

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Thank you to @njaeyc for hosting an important roundtable discussion at Wonder World Nursery School earlier this week focused on the future of early childhood education in New Jersey.

Investing in child care and early educators means investing in New Jersey’s future.

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We congratulate Joseph Ribsam on his nomination as commissioner of @NJDCF.

As someone who understands the challenges families face, we look forward to working together to make child care in New Jersey truly reflect 21st-century needs.

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A new @EagletonPoll conducted for Start Strong NJ confirms what families already know: child care in New Jersey is too hard to find and too expensive to afford.

Read more: https://t.co/l3RAKF02bu

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On Worthy Wage Day and every day, it’s time to invest in the workforce behind the workforce.

Read more from Jenga Council Member and child care leader Jennice Webb via @NJSpotlightNews: https://t.co/ie5L5BAjdu

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Child care in New Jersey isn’t just a family issue — it’s an economic one. It’s time to invest in affordable child care that supports families, businesses, and New Jersey’s future.

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

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We are excited to announce that Sharon Levine has joined the Start Strong NJ team as our inaugural Campaign Director 🎉

Read more via @INSIDER__NJ: https://t.co/abxbRy1bm9

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On Work Together Wednesday, part of the Week of the Young Child, we’re celebrating the power of collaboration in early learning with our partner @njaeyc.

Learn more at https://t.co/qMW0G3q0St.

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In a conversation with @SteveAdubato, @GovSherrillNJ noted how child care costs can rival college tuition, creating real barriers for working families.

That’s why investing in child care is essential in strengthening our workforce. Watch the full clip on https://t.co/ZuquXFFNn5.

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Investing in high-quality child care strengthens children’s development today while reducing future costs in education, healthcare, and other public systems. It’s one of the smartest investments we can make in our state’s future.

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No serious conversation about economic opportunity, workforce stability, or community vitality is complete without addressing the need for affordable child care.

It’s time to treat child care like the essential infrastructure it is. Learn more at https://t.co/PoIA4QDPOJ 📊

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New analysis from @nytimes underscores what families and child care providers in New Jersey and across the country have been saying for years: our current system simply isn’t working.

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

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Child care isn’t just a convenience — it’s the foundation for thriving children, stable families, and a strong economy. The Start Strong NJ Blueprint lays out practical solutions to make quality child care accessible and affordable. Read more at https://t.co/PoIA4QDPOJ 🖊️

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The message is clear: New Jersey needs a stronger child care system that supports families, educators, and our economy.

Join the movement to make child care more affordable in our state and beyond: https://t.co/zJpuxqMY1b 🪧