Cecilia Zalkind Quotes on Children (2 Quotes)

While these southern counties do have some small cities, a lot of the poverty that infects child well-being is found in the rural parts of the state a fact that state and local policy-makers must consider when deciding how to improve conditions for all New Jersey children.

The point of adoption is to create a new family with all the rights and responsibilities that go with that. Our law recognizes the importance of the family in making decisions, especially for younger children. To go above a parent's decision is unusual and has to be considered very carefully.