Start Strong NJ

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 startstrongnj.org.

Together, these investments — from reopening CCAP to maintaining strong preschool funding and family tax credits — recognize the real cost of raising children and the need to support working parents.

For many families in New Jersey, child care is a constant source of stress and financial strain. Our blueprint lays out a clear path to make child care affordable for all families, so parents can work and children can thrive. Read more at startstrongnj.org/blueprint 💼

New Jersey has reopened applications for CCAP — a critical step toward helping working families afford the care they need to work and thrive. But the long-term funding needed to keep the program open remains uncertain. Read more via the @Gothamist: gothamist.com/news/nj-child-…

.@GovSherrillNJ's proposed budget takes an important step toward making child care more affordable. Start Strong NJ welcomes these commitments and looks forward to continuing to work with state leaders to build a child care system that supports working families.

The Start Strong NJ Blueprint for Affordable Child Care lays out a clear path to ensure every child has access to high-quality child care and early learning — supporting families, educators, and our economy. Explore our blueprint: startstrongnj.org/blueprint

@GovSherrillNJ: "This is an affordability budget, rooted in fairness for hardworking families." Child care has become so expensive in New Jersey, outpacing college tuition. Let's make #NJchildcare affordable for every family that needs it. NJ's #childcarecrisis costs our economy $5 billion annually in lost productivity, earnings and revenue. @StartStrongNJ

@GovSherrillNJ's #NJBudget spending plan includes expanding the “Family Connects” #nursehomevisitation program statewide for parents of newborns and investing in our state #childcare program. @StartStrongNJ #solvechildcare

@GovSherrillNJ: "#NJ is the 22nd largest economy in the world." #Childcare is a cornerstone of our economy. Today, three-quarters of children under age six in the state have all available parents in the workforce. And that number is rising: from 67% in 2017 to 70% in 2022 and 75% in 2024. @StartStrongNJ

@GovSherrillNJ: "I know what people can lose when government fails." For too many NJ families, that failure looks like lack of access to child care. We can do better. #solvechildcare @StartStrongNJ startstrongnj.org

Let's make sure access to affordable #NJChildCare is at the top of the list in @GovSherrillNJ's #NJBudget spending plan. @StartStrongNJ

As Althea Ford of @NJBIA underscored, investing in affordable, high-quality child care isn’t just the right thing to do for families — it’s smart for New Jersey’s economy. Read more at startstrongnj.org/blueprint 📈

A review conducted by @firstfiveyears found that 72% of governors highlighted the child care crisis in their inaugural remarks — including @GovSherrillNJ. Leaders across the country recognize that affordable child care is essential. Now it's time to take action.

In her recent column, @AswAuraDunn highlights her work in Trenton — including engaging with our Blueprint for Affordable Child Care. We’re encouraged to see policymakers recognizing that affordable child care is critical for our economy. 🔗: tapinto.net/towns/morristo…

New Jersey families are paying more for child care than they can afford and early educators are still underpaid. That’s not a personal failure. It’s a market failure. It’s time to fix a system that isn’t working for anyone. Read more at startstrongnj.org/blueprint 📌

Join Start Strong NJ on March 11 at 2 PM for a virtual briefing on our Blueprint for Affordable Child Care, where we’ll dive into our bold roadmap to make child care more affordable, accessible, and sustainable across New Jersey. Register today at bit.ly/3PhR4Is 💻

Congratulations to @ReshmaSaujani, Founder and CEO of our partner @MomsFirstUS, for being named one of the 2026 Women of the Year by @TIME. We’re proud to work alongside leaders like Reshma who are helping drive the movement for affordable child care. 🔗: time.com/collections/wo…

As @LtGovCaldwellNJ underscored at our blueprint launch event, we must ensure child care is affordable and accessible for every family in New Jersey. Read more about our policy recommendations at startstrongnj.org/blueprint ✍️

In her inaugural address delivered a month ago, Gov. @MikieSherrill referenced a staggering fact: for many families across our state, the cost of child care rivals in-state college tuition. Join movement to secure affordable child care in New Jersey at startstrongnj.org ✍️

In their recent report, @StartStrongNJ lays out a blueprint to build a stronger, more affordable #earlylearning system. Read the full report: bit.ly/3ZVDDQS @njaeyc @ACNJforKids [2/2]

“Child care is the single most expensive household cost for NJ families with young kids — and that’s an affordability issue we must address urgently.” – Read the @StartStrongNJ's Blueprint: acnj.org/startstrongnj #ChildCare #AffordableChildCare #NJKids #Family @RaviBhalla