Advocates for Children of New Jersey

"The expanded child tax credit could potentially cut child poverty by one-third in New Jersey," said Cecilia Zalkind, of Advocates for Children of New Jersey.

Economic conditions were improving for New Jersey children through 2019, but the pandemic is likely to limit or wipe out progress moving forward, according to a pair of reports released Monday.

In a 2020 report, New Jersey had its worst showing in the domain of economic well-being.

The Garden State consistently beats national averages for each early learning metric, but New Jersey babies' health, while good compared to the rest of the United States, could improve.

"What we're desperate for at this point is an open date," said Rose Cushing, president/CEO of YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy.

While about 14% of New Jersey's child population lives in poverty, it's a reality for nearly a quarter of black and Hispanic children.

A new report shows the state places 94% of kids in foster care in family settings.

A new national report on early childhood well-being places New Jersey high on the list of states that seem to be moving in the right direction.

A child's chances of a healthy and successful future shouldn't depend on their zip code. But, according to an annual report from Advocates for Children of New Jersey, that's the reality for many Garden State children.

A new report finds more must be done to help level the playing field for babies in low income families.