NJ plan for child care shortage starts with $28M for grants
The first part of a nine-bill plan for addressing child care in New Jersey is now law, providing money for grants to create and expand programs.
Child Care
NJ a top state for babies, but improvements in equity can be made
A "significant" equity issue remains in the Garden State, according to Advocates for Children of New Jersey, with about a third (32%) of Black and Hispanic babies being raised in poverty, compared to only 6% of whites.
Senate Democrats have $350M plan to improve child care in NJ
Debate on the package of child-care proposals is expected to become part of budget negotiations this spring, says Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz.
NJ expands its child care tax credit, though for 2021 only
A law enacted Friday expands eligibility for New Jersey's child and dependent care tax credit to families with incomes up to $150,000, among other changes.
Child care tops suggestions for heading off next ‘she-cession’
When the economy was rocked by the pandemic, women suffered a disproportionate amount of the brunt of what some called a 'she-cession.'
Child care initiative seen as economic key, especially for women
A lawmaker urges the Murphy administration to promote the $250 million program, which will provide help for families with up to $75,000 in income.
Child-care centers say recovery at risk as they face closures
New Jersey's child care industry needs state or federal help to avoid collapse, business owners and policy analysts told an Assembly committee.
What You Need to Know About Child Care Reopening in NJ
What YOU Need to Know About "Child Care" Reopening Here in New Jersey ..... It can get very confusing when it comes to COVID 19 and "reopening" especially here in the Garden State. We are just about to start "phase two" and we may be getting more news today from Governor Murphy.
New Jersey loosens private child care center procedures amid COVID-19
New Jersey child care centers have been advised to follow temporary procedures amid the Coronavirus outbreak, according to guidance from the New Jersey Department of Children and Families.