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Need help finding out what your family may qualify for?
NJ Helps has a great website and screening tool that can help you and your family determine which services and programs you may qualify for. From Food Stamps to Health Insurance, and for everything in between. Use this link to get started.
NJ Helps has a great website and screening tool that can help you and your family determine which services and programs you may qualify for. From Food Stamps to Health Insurance, and for everything in between. Use this link to get started.
Childcare NJ
The Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development (DHS/DFD) has created a Child Care Subsidy Assistance Program website.
Visit ChildCareNJ to receive fabulous updates and information regarding New Jersey's subsidy child care resources, the subsidy process, and incredible family resources from state partnerships. The site even has an eligibility calculator to help families get started on eligibility determination. The calculator can be reviewed with your CCR&R intake staff for final eligibility determination.
A great resource for families and providers alike. Browse and share the news with family and friends!
The Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development (DHS/DFD) has created a Child Care Subsidy Assistance Program website.
Visit ChildCareNJ to receive fabulous updates and information regarding New Jersey's subsidy child care resources, the subsidy process, and incredible family resources from state partnerships. The site even has an eligibility calculator to help families get started on eligibility determination. The calculator can be reviewed with your CCR&R intake staff for final eligibility determination.
A great resource for families and providers alike. Browse and share the news with family and friends!
It's here...the new CDC child development tracker App!
Visit the child development tracker site to learn about this new tool to help families become more informed of their child's developmental milestones. Spread the word!
New Jersey Child Car Safety
Technical supports in your area.
Please visit the site to inform yourself and family members of new child car safety requirements and technician dates in your community.
Technical supports in your area.
Please visit the site to inform yourself and family members of new child car safety requirements and technician dates in your community.
How prepared is your family for an emergency?
Community: National Preparedness Month-Week 1
Week 1: September 1-9 Make a Plan for Yourself, Family and Friends
Disasters aren’t planned and with the devastation of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma we see first hand that we need to be prepared. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect our area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find.
Step 1: Put together a plan by discussing these 4 questions with your family, friends, or household to start your emergency plan.
https://www.ready.gov/september
Twitter www.twitter.com/ReadyNJ
Instagram www.instagram.com/ReadyNJ
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/ReadyNJ
Community: National Preparedness Month-Week 1
Week 1: September 1-9 Make a Plan for Yourself, Family and Friends
Disasters aren’t planned and with the devastation of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma we see first hand that we need to be prepared. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect our area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find.
Step 1: Put together a plan by discussing these 4 questions with your family, friends, or household to start your emergency plan.
- How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings?
- What is my shelter plan?
- What is my evacuation route?
- What is my family/household communication plan?
- Different ages of members within your household
- Responsibilities for assisting others
- Locations frequented
- Dietary needs
- Medical needs including prescriptions and equipment
- Disabilities or access and functional needs including devices and equipment
- Languages spoken
- Cultural and religious considerations
- Pets or service animals
- Households with school-aged children
Step 3: Fill out a Family Emergency Plan
Download and fill out a family emergency plan or use them as a guide to create your own.
Emergency Plan for Parents (PDF)
https://www.ready.gov/september
Twitter www.twitter.com/ReadyNJ
Instagram www.instagram.com/ReadyNJ
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/ReadyNJ
NJ Safe Sleep for Infants and SUIDS Prevention Update:
Please visit and share information with your own families. Great resource for all!
http://njsafesleep.com/main/
Hot off the research press and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Please share with your family and friends:
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2016/10/20/peds.2016-2938
Please visit and share information with your own families. Great resource for all!
http://njsafesleep.com/main/
Hot off the research press and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Please share with your family and friends:
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2016/10/20/peds.2016-2938
Supporting Children with Mental Health Concerns
Help is a phone call away: Hotlines for Students in Need
Help is a phone call away: Hotlines for Students in Need
- National Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-448-4663
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- National Alliance of the Mentally Ill: 1-800-950-6264
- The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-TREVOR
- Teen Line: 1-310-855-HOPE (4673)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
New Jersey Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
Supports Program Policies and Procedures Manual: A Quick Guide for Families can assist families in gaining a basic understanding of the Supports Program and its service benefits.
While this guide can be helpful for any family newly entering Division services and the Supports Program, it is particularly valuable for middle and high school students with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families.
Supports Program Policies and Procedures Manual: A Quick Guide for Families can assist families in gaining a basic understanding of the Supports Program and its service benefits.
While this guide can be helpful for any family newly entering Division services and the Supports Program, it is particularly valuable for middle and high school students with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families.
Federal and New Jersey Kinship Supports:
"Public benefits available to grandparents and the children they raise vary from state to state. Benefits that may be available include:
•Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
•Supplemental Security Income
•Social Security
•WIC Program – This special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) can help you buy food for eligible grandchildren in your care. The child must be 5 years old or younger. He or she must also be at risk for poor nutrition. Visit the WIC website to find your state's toll-free number.
•Medicaid
•Guardianship subsidies – Some states have programs that give financial assistance to grandparents who are the legal guardian of a child. However, not all states provide this option. The National Center on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren provides a list of state support services and benefits available to you.
•Legal rights – Many grandparents find they need legal help when making decisions about their grandchildren. If you can't afford a lawyer, try your local legal aid office, court clerk office, or law school clinic for help. You can also go to the American Bar Association website for a directory of legal aid offices in your area". (https://www.usa.gov/child-care)
"Public benefits available to grandparents and the children they raise vary from state to state. Benefits that may be available include:
•Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
•Supplemental Security Income
•Social Security
•WIC Program – This special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) can help you buy food for eligible grandchildren in your care. The child must be 5 years old or younger. He or she must also be at risk for poor nutrition. Visit the WIC website to find your state's toll-free number.
•Medicaid
•Guardianship subsidies – Some states have programs that give financial assistance to grandparents who are the legal guardian of a child. However, not all states provide this option. The National Center on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren provides a list of state support services and benefits available to you.
•Legal rights – Many grandparents find they need legal help when making decisions about their grandchildren. If you can't afford a lawyer, try your local legal aid office, court clerk office, or law school clinic for help. You can also go to the American Bar Association website for a directory of legal aid offices in your area". (https://www.usa.gov/child-care)
Technology and Families: Learn the latest to stay informed.
As parents and relatives of children of all ages, we try to make technology a safe and amazing education tool. We will use this space to give you updates and good "hmmmmm" information to share with your family and friends:
What does "NSFW" mean?
"Despite its literal meaning (not safe for work), the NSFW acronym is used to save you from any kind of public embarrassment (or, you know, from traumatizing your kids). You may see it in the title of a YouTube video, in the header of an email, or before an outgoing link on a website or news article.
In some cases, NSFW is used to indicate that a webpage may make you uncomfortable—that’s how broad of a word we’re dealing with. In these situations, NSFW is sometimes accompanied by a “trigger word” or “TW” label. A video that contains detailed images of war, for example, may be labeled “NSFW TW: War,” or something to that effect." Written by Heinzman, A., 9/9/2019, How to Geek website.
What does "NSFW" mean?
"Despite its literal meaning (not safe for work), the NSFW acronym is used to save you from any kind of public embarrassment (or, you know, from traumatizing your kids). You may see it in the title of a YouTube video, in the header of an email, or before an outgoing link on a website or news article.
In some cases, NSFW is used to indicate that a webpage may make you uncomfortable—that’s how broad of a word we’re dealing with. In these situations, NSFW is sometimes accompanied by a “trigger word” or “TW” label. A video that contains detailed images of war, for example, may be labeled “NSFW TW: War,” or something to that effect." Written by Heinzman, A., 9/9/2019, How to Geek website.
Substance Abuse and Dangers of Study Drugs in College
Affordable Colleges Online provides community resources and tools related to higher education with an eye on affordability and accreditation. Read their articles on Substance Abuse and Dangers of Study Drugs below:
Substance Abuse
Dangers of Study Drugs
Affordable Colleges Online provides community resources and tools related to higher education with an eye on affordability and accreditation. Read their articles on Substance Abuse and Dangers of Study Drugs below:
Substance Abuse
Dangers of Study Drugs