A new report from the organization includes four core priorities and 11 recommendations for "operationalizing" the Nuture NJ strategic plan to deliver higher quality and more equitable health outcomes in the state.

The CSIT initiative aims to help New Jersey-based, early-stage innovation companies to accelerate the development of technologies, products and services that support pregnant women and new mothers.

The Memorandum of Understanding with the Irish Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research comes as the New Jersey Economic Development Authority embarks on efforts to build up a Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center in Trenton.

The board authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with Kean University's The Watson Institute to embark on an iterative community engagement process that builds trust and support from residents and organizational stakeholders for the project, in addition to understanding what services are needed.