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Report: NJ improved at protecting foster kids
Posted Monday, 11 January 2010

New Jersey's once-failing child welfare system is making strides in keeping children safe from further abuse and neglect. But a progress report released Thursday by an independent, court-appointed...

Seabrook House to shutter program for moms
Posted Wednesday, 09 September 2009

A program that houses women with addiction problems and their children throughout their treatment time will close Dec. 31 because of decreased funding, the nonprofit Seabrook House confirmed...

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New Jersey Can Do Better

can_report_cover.jpg Children deserve safe and nurturing environments no matter where they are born, including in New Jersey . Too many of New Jersey 's children suffer, and in far too many cases die, as a result of a preventable condition--child abuse and neglect. 
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Federal Stimulus Proposal 

nj.gifWhat the Federal Stimulus Proposal Will Mean for Children in New Jersey

The economic stimulus recently passed by the United States Congress and signed into law by the Obama Administration will provide significant investment in the health, education, and safety of America’s children over the next two years.

»Read the highlights here

Statistics on Children

  • There are 2,161,801 children under 18 in New Jersey
  • Children Living in Poverty (2007) - 236,098
  • Children Not Covered by Health Insurance at Any Time (2007) - 270,000
  • Children’s Health Care Covered by Government Assistance (2007) - 349,000
  • Children Reported Abused (2004) - 44,127
  • 2 Year Olds Not Immunized (2006) - 30,852 (26.4%)
  • Child Abuse Deaths (2000-2005) - 198
  • 3-4 Year Olds Not Enrolled in a nursery school, pre-school, or pre-kindergarten education program (2006) - 86,181 (37.0%)
  • % of 4th Graders Scoring below Basic Reading Levels (2007) - 23

Voter Information

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