all politics is local
Councilwoman Denise Ridley Announces Ward A Reelection Bid
Excited to see her run for office again
Read the TapInto article on Councilwoman Denise Ridley's re-election
Senator Angela McKnight is a powerhouse making change in the State of New Jersey. So heartwarming to watch her roll up her sleeves and get the job done.
reimagining new jersey
Holiday Party with Gov Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and my family at the Governor's Mansion
US Representatives at the Congressional Black Caucus uplifting the MOMNIBUS Act (Sponsor: Lauren Underwood)
Black History Month with Gov Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and my sons at the Governor's Mansion
Black History Month with Gov Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and my sons at the Governor's Mansion
US Representatives at the Congressional Black Caucus uplifting the MOMNIBUS Act (Sponsor: Lauren Underwood)
Black History Month with Gov Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and my sons at the Governor's Mansion
Black History Month with Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way at the Governor's Mansion
US Representatives at the Congressional Black Caucus uplifting the MOMNIBUS Act (Sponsor: Lauren Underwood)
US Representatives at the Congressional Black Caucus uplifting the MOMNIBUS Act (Sponsor: Lauren Underwood)
US Representatives at the Congressional Black Caucus uplifting the MOMNIBUS Act (Sponsor: Lauren Underwood)
US Representatives at the Congressional Black Caucus uplifting the MOMNIBUS Act (Sponsor: Lauren Underwood)
US Representatives at the Congressional Black Caucus uplifting the MOMNIBUS Act (Sponsor: Lauren Underwood)
Holiday Party with Gov Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and my sons at the Governor's Mansion
NJ First Lady Tammy Murphy, Melinated Mom's Jaye Wilson, and the Advocates of Children NJ staff and advocates at MomCongress
Washington, DC. We have to work to transform maternal and infant health and birth justice.
NJ First Lady Tammy Social Media Takeover
New Jersey is ranked 47th in the nation for maternal deaths and has one of the widest racial disparities for both maternal and infant mortality. (Source: NurtureNJ 2022)
Future Leaders at The White House
NJ State Leadership Team Panelists
Chanel Portia-Albert is a force to be reckoned with! Chanel of Ancient Song Doula Services spearheaded this birth justice group of 25 advocates to center black maternal health. 2022 Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA) conference in DC last September.
Chanel Portia-Albert is a force to be reckoned with! Chanel of Ancient Song Doula Services spearheaded this birth justice group of 25 advocates to center black maternal health. 2022 Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA) conference in DC last September.
Such an amazing day for Winifred and I co-hosting our NJ State Partners. Pastor Willie Francois’ pastoral activism is organized around racial equity, economic justice and radical criminal justice and education reforms. Christine Norbut Beyer has been the Commissioner of the NJ Department of Children and Families redefining the agency as
Such an amazing day for Winifred and I co-hosting our NJ State Partners. Pastor Willie Francois’ pastoral activism is organized around racial equity, economic justice and radical criminal justice and education reforms. Christine Norbut Beyer has been the Commissioner of the NJ Department of Children and Families redefining the agency as a prevention-focused, child and family serving department, with a vision to help keep all New Jerseyans safe, healthy, and connected. Such a powerful conversation!
Chanel Portia-Albert is a force to be reckoned with! Chanel of Ancient Song Doula Services spearheaded this birth justice group of 25 advocates to center black maternal health. 2022 Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA) conference in DC last September.
Chanel Portia-Albert is a force to be reckoned with! Chanel of Ancient Song Doula Services spearheaded this birth justice group of 25 advocates to center black maternal health. 2022 Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA) conference in DC last September.
Chanel Portia-Albert is a force to be reckoned with! Chanel of Ancient Song Doula Services spearheaded this birth justice group of 25 advocates to center black maternal health. 2022 Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA) conference in DC last September.
What a sweet moment to be celebrated for the work we do at the NJ Birth Justice Institute Award Ceremony. So excited to advance health equity and birth justice in New Jersey.
Chanel Portia-Albert is a force to be reckoned with! Chanel of Ancient Song Doula Services spearheaded this birth justice group of 25 advocates to center black maternal health. 2022 Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA) conference in DC last September.
Ancient Song Doula Services' NJ Birth Justice Institute is an intergenerational and Interdisciplinary group of individuals passionate about centering birth justice and equity in transformative ways. 2024 Cohort
Ancient Song Doula Services' NJ Birth Justice Institute is an intergenerational and Interdisciplinary group of individuals passionate about centering birth justice and equity in transformative ways. 2024 Cohort
Chanel Portia-Albert is a force to be reckoned with! Chanel of Ancient Song Doula Services spearheaded this birth justice group of 25 advocates to center black maternal health. 2022 Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA) conference in DC last September.
Ancient Song Doula Services' NJ Birth Justice Institute is an intergenerational and Interdisciplinary group of individuals passionate about centering birth justice and equity in transformative ways. 2024 Cohort
IMPORTANT UPDATES
Governor Murphy's Commitment to Maternal Health
2025
The Governor’s FY25 budget includes a total of over $30 million that will advance nine different recommendations in the Nurture NJ Maternal and Infant Health Strategic Plan, including:
$2 million to support innovative Nurture NJ initiatives
$2.2 million for the operation of our one-of-a-kind Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority
$2.9 million to become the first state in the nation to cover delivery fees for online WIC purchases
Nearly $20 million to expand Family Connects NJ, our statewide universal nurse newborn home visitation program for every new mom and baby
2024
February 2024 - See outlines on initiatives for the FY2024 budget, “expanding affordability, promoting fiscal responsibility, and creating world-class opportunities for everyone to succeed in the Next New Jersey.” It includes proposed funding increases to programs that will support children and their families.
2023
In July 2023, Governor Murphy signed legislation establishing the New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Authority, which is tasked with overseeing the MIHIC.
News: New Jersey was awarded $25 million to support the construction of the Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center (MIHIC) in Trenton!
Passage of five pieces of our supported legislation in 2022!
Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act (H.R.1218 / S.198)
This bill looks at locations in the U.S. where there are high maternal mortality rates to increase broadband access to provide telemedicine in those locations.
PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act will strengthen the Break Time Law by expanding protections for lactating workers.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 1065, S. 1486)
This bill requires employers to make reasonable accommodations to support the health of pregnant workers. Read more about the powerful advocacy efforts made like this Advocacy op-ed published in The Hill.
TRIUMPH for New Moms Act
TRIUMPH calls for the formation of a temporary Federal interagency Taskforce to coordinate efforts to address maternal mental health, and to create a national strategic plan.
Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health
Provides permanent mental health resources to moms across the country, from a 24/7 voice and text hotline to grants to states to support improved screening and treatment programs.
no more silos
Coalition for Change New Jersey
New Jersey Birth Justice Institute
Powerhouse Jaye Wilson, founder of Melinated Moms, has pulled together a fierce Coalition comprised of people who are ready to change the world for BIPOC/ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, Native American) families across NJ. We have enlisted 26 organizational leaders across the region of NJ and they are ready to connect, engage, and
Powerhouse Jaye Wilson, founder of Melinated Moms, has pulled together a fierce Coalition comprised of people who are ready to change the world for BIPOC/ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, Native American) families across NJ. We have enlisted 26 organizational leaders across the region of NJ and they are ready to connect, engage, and deliver their expertise and experience to the Coalition of Change for NJ!!
This initiative leads the charge to identify and advocate for the needs and resources on the local, county, regional, and state levels.
New Jersey Birth Justice Institute
New Jersey Birth Justice Institute
Chanel Portia-Albert is a force to be reckoned with! She is a certified full-spectrum labor and postpartum doula and a reproductive justice advocate. As the NYC Commissioner on Gender Equality, her mission is to center equity, accountability, policy, and tech through a birth and reproductive justice lens and to empower diverse communities
Chanel Portia-Albert is a force to be reckoned with! She is a certified full-spectrum labor and postpartum doula and a reproductive justice advocate. As the NYC Commissioner on Gender Equality, her mission is to center equity, accountability, policy, and tech through a birth and reproductive justice lens and to empower diverse communities through an intersectional approach.
Learn more about
Advocates for Change New Jersey
Children can’t vote. They have no political influence. They can’t tell our state leaders what they need. That’s why we’re here.
We work with local, state, and federal leaders to develop solutions that will benefit New Jersey’s children.
For 40 years, the work resulted in better laws and policies, more eff
Advocates for Change New Jersey
Children can’t vote. They have no political influence. They can’t tell our state leaders what they need. That’s why we’re here.
We work with local, state, and federal leaders to develop solutions that will benefit New Jersey’s children.
For 40 years, the work resulted in better laws and policies, more effective funding, and stronger services for children and families. And it means that more children are given the chance to grow up safe, healthy, and educated.
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