Association for Children
of New Jersey
35 Halsey Street, 2nd Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 643-3876
Fax (973) 643-9153
What is the Association for Children of New Jersey?
The Association for Children of New Jersey (ANCJ) is the state's foremost child advocacy agency. Established in 1978, ACNJ's roots go back more than 150 years. ACNJ gives children and families a voice in the State House, community, courthouse, City Hall and in the classroom. ACNJ staff increases public awareness of the economic, educational and social needs facing children, building the political will to address them. This is accomplished through public debate, research, legislative advocacy, publications, community outreach and training.
ACNJ's legislative efforts include a state earned income tax credit, free and low-cost health insurance for low-income working families, additional protections for children in foster care, and juvenile justice reforms.
Who is ACNJ?
ACNJ is a statewide nonprofit, non-partisan child advocacy organization. We advocate on a broad range of issues affecting children and families and work in various policy arenas. Special areas of attention include: Budget Advocacy, Public Policy, Early Education, Child Health, Community Advocacy and Outreach.
ACNJ is governed by a 30-member Board of Trustees including people of various professions, ages, races and cultural backgrounds united by a deep concern for the well-being of New Jersey children.
Where is ACNJ?
35 Halsey Street, 2nd Floor
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Our phone number is 973-643-3876
Our fax number is 973-643-9153
We are located on the web at
www.acnj.org and www.kidlaw.org
Children's Legal Resource Center was established at the Association for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) in 1993. The Center offers information regarding the status of law and the rights of children. Staff attorneys respond to individual inquiries, provide training and publications to parents and caretakers, attorneys, educators, children, service providers, and others. This information is easily accessible on the Legal Resource Center's new website located at www.kidlaw.org. The Center provides information regarding existing statutes and case law, not individual representation or legal advice.
For written materials or training, visit our website at www.kidlaw.org, or contact Mary Coogan at ACNJ.
Center Staff Attorneys
Executive Director
Cecilia Zalkind
Director
Mary B. Coogan - mcoogan@acnj.org
Staff Attorneys
Kit Ellenbogen - kit@acnj.org
Nancy R. Tubbs - ntubbs@acnj.org
ACNJ, an independent nonprofit organization is the State's foremost child advocacy organization.ACNJ advocates on a broad range of issues affecting children and families including child welfare, education, family supports, juvenile justice, health and child care. ACNJ is advocacy accomplished through research, legislative advocacy, publications, training and community outreach.
ACNJ is governed by a 30-member Board encompassing a breadth of professionals, ages, races, and cultural backgrounds. ACNJ welcomes donations to support its projects. For more information, contact ACNJ today at (973) 643-3876 or visit the website at www.acnj.org
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