The New Jersey Birth Equity Funders Alliance: A Blueprint for Change, 2026

The New Jersey Birth Equity Funders Alliance (NJBEFA) was launched to support the implementation and impact of Nurture NJ — a multi-stakeholder initiative led by First Lady Tammy Murphy with goals to eliminate disparities and reduce maternal mortality by half within five years. By January 2026, New Jersey had signed over 70 maternal and infant health bills into law, 80% of Nurture NJ policies had been operationalized, and the state had risen from 47th in the nation in maternal mortality to 25th.