Rutgers, University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) in collaboration with The New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Children’s System of Care (CSOC) is recruiting members for a Youth Steering Committee. Application deadline: Wednesday, February 20th, 2019
Murphy Administration officials today announced a multi-department, state-wide awareness and outreach campaign for the Safe Haven law. The statute allows the surrender of an unwanted infant up to a month old to staff at any hospital emergency room, police or fire station, and ambulance or rescue squad.
Multi-category contest seeks glimpses of borough’s people, culture, history.
BOUND BROOK, NJ — Entries are now being accepted to “This Is Our Bound Brook”, a homegrown photo contest seeking to share what’s unique about the scenic Somerset County borough as seen by those who live, work and visit there.
The HCV Program is a federally funded program that provides housing subsidies on behalf of low-income persons for decent, safe and sanitary housing. Enrollment Period is Monday February 4, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. to Friday February 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
The DEA, NJ Division of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, in conjunction with the Partnership for a Drug-Free NJ, The Governer's council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse along with the Ammon Foundation invite you to participate in the 4th Annual Heroin and Opioid Art Exhibition highlighting heroin and opioid abuse, addiction and recovery.
We are currently seeking a Partner Family for a new 3 bedroom house to be constructed at 515 Dana Street, Lopatcong Township.
Aim is to improve diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and substance abuse issues among children and adolescents.
Would you like to go to school, obtain additional training or obtain a certificate? Do you need help achieving your educational and career goals?
New Education Grants Available for Qualified Women!
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced the creation of an Office of Family Voice, the first of its kind among public child welfare agencies nationwide. The office will serve as a liaison to program participants and facilitate opportunities for formal feedback that informs policy and guides system transformation.
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The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) quarterly update meetings will be held Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Please see webinar registration link and RSVP instructions below.
Skylands Professional Training supports the region by supplying a number of workforce development programs at no cost to area businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
Next DDD Quarterly Update Meetings Scheduled for Wednesday, December 12
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) quarterly update meetings will be held Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Please see webinar registration link and RSVP instructions below.
The Arc of New Jersey is partnering with Family Support Organizations to host Listening Sessions with Commissioner Beyer. This is your opportunity to share your concerns, ideas and challenges regarding PerformCare and the Children's System of Care.
Our dynamic Leadership Development Certificate Program will give you the skills you need to become a more effective leader! This 24-hour program offers four sessions where you will learn to build effective leadership skills through a practical skills-based learning environment. Please bring your lunch.
This is an important – and exciting – time of year. The Affordable Care Act’s 2019 open enrollment period runs through December 15, and Governor Murphy is leading New Jersey’s first coordinated public awareness campaign to encourage residents to sign up for affordable health care.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently proposed a change to the "public charge" rule which would discriminate against people with disabilities - and we need your help to stop it!
Webinar Wednesdays, Workshops, Resources and more!
We currently have more than enough volunteers to cover our needs for Thanksgiving Eve and Thanksgiving Day. We have some volunteer openings left for Christmas Day 2018 and Easter Sunday 2019. If you would like to donate food or give a monetary donation please call SHIP @ 908-393-9545.
Important information for persons with I/DD who receive SSI or SSDI
Periodic Continuing Eligibility Reviews from the Social Security Administration
In order to continue this important dialogue on transforming New Jersey's child welfare system, we would like you to join us at one of three regional forums designed to keep the momentum going. The dates, times and locations for the three regional meetings are as follows:
The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that will begin in January 2019 for all Social Security recipients. Everyone with an intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) who receives Social Security benefits will receive this 2.8 percent COLA.
SOMERVILLE, NJ (September 27, 2018) – In a new study published in the journal Cell Reports on September 25, scientists identify a new high-confidence Tourette risk gene as well as two probable risk genes.
