During Safe Haven Awareness Month, New Jersey Department of Children and Families Commissioner Christine Norbut-Beyer recognizes the scope and impact the life-saving Safe Haven Law has had in New Jersey.
New Jersey's Safe Haven Law had its 25th anniversary in August and its 100th safe surrender earlier this month. During Safe Haven Awareness Month we are celebrating these milestones in NJ’s Safe Haven program, and the lives this law has saved. More info below.
Remember the F.L.O.A.T. water safety rules from the New Jersey Department of Health 👯♀️Find a buddy 🦺Life jackets (always) ⛔Obey barrier rules 👀Adults need to watch 🏊Take swim lessons.
CSOC is committed to providing services for children & youth in a family-centered, community-based environment. If you're a caregiver, and you need help for a young person under 21 regarding: 🟢 Behavioral Health 🔵 Substance Use 🟣 Developmental Disabilities ☎️Call the 24-hour helpline: 1-877-652-7624
June is Reunification Month! Reunification is the goal for most foster care placements. This month, we celebrate the families who have done the work, shown resilience, and have begun healing – together💗
Displaced homemaker programs help individuals prepare to enter or re-enter the job market. The goal is to help them become financially self-sufficient by providing education, trainings, and more.
DCF Commissioner Beyer applauds the apprenticeship initiative from the Dept. of Labor as they launch the Infant Toddler Registered Apprenticeship pilot program.
Gen Z and Gen Alpha can make a change. During Sexual Assault Awareness Month learn about what you can do to support survivors, and prevent violence and assault.
🔗 From the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, get the tools you need to take action today. www.nsvrc.org/saam?index=2
On World Autism Awareness Day we raise awareness about the supports and services available for children and adults with autism – programs that promote quality of life, dignity and agency.
🐣Your child may be eligible to receive developmental disability services, including: 🟢 Intensive In-Home Services 🔵 Family Support Services 🟣 Out-of-Home Treatment
📲 For info call the 24-hour Access Line 1-877-652-7624
All children grow at different rates, but if you & your pediatrician sense a delay, this could be a sign of intellectual or developmental disability. Reach out to early intervention services for help.
“Through this loan redemption program we are investing in our dedicated professionals, helping them alleviate student debt while enhancing the care and services we provide to those with disabilities, mental health needs, and medical conditions," Comm. Sarah Adelman said. nj.gov/humanservice...
Tomorrow is International Women's Day!💜 This year's theme is “#AccelerateAction." Let’s celebrate the contributions of women across the globe – in every industry and profession! HerStory is our story! 🔗https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
