Initiative Will Reimburse Home Health, Developmental Disability, Child Welfare and Homeless Service Providers for COVID-19-Related Expenses
The Federal Communications Commission had already picked 988 as the number for this hotline and aims to have it up and running by July 2022.
The Toms River Police Public Safety Cadet Unit #137 is currently accepting applications for their program seeking youth ages 14-20 years old.
Utility Shutoff Moratorium Extended Through March 15, 2021
More sleep and family time—and less social media—may have made the difference.
The closure of school buildings in response to the coronavirus has been disruptive and inconvenient for many families, but for those living in homeless shelters or hotel rooms — including roughly 1.5 million school-aged children — the shuttering of classrooms and cafeterias has been disastrous.
New COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program Can Help Pay Housing Costs for New Jersey Residents Unable to Make Payments Due to COVID-19; Households Can Get Help to Pay Overdue and Upcoming Rent or Mortgage
Strategies for teachers during remote or hybrid learning
Across the United States, the disparities between poor and affluent districts are growing as school boards face increased costs from the pandemic - including technology for remote learning and safety measures such as cleaning - at a time of declining tax revenues.
Families with children in remote schooling can be eligible for up to $1,900 in full-time child care assistance during this period. Part-time assistance is also available.
Eligible Families Needing Child Care Assistance as Schools Open Remotely Can Apply Now at ChildCareNJ.Gov
Today, the New Jersey Housing Mortgage and Finance Agency (NJHMFA) announced the expansion and reopening of its Small Landlord Emergency Grant (SLEG) Program to assist vulnerable renters across the state by covering their missed rent from April through July 2020
Estrategias para profesores durante el aprendizaje remoto o híbrido
Strategies for teachers during remote or hybrid learning
Residents Can Obtain Free Naloxone at 322 Participating Pharmacies Without Providing Name or a Prescription
A century ago, a deadly disease sparked a novel concept: teaching in the great outdoors to keep kids safe
The School Based Youth Services Program provides support in 90 schools; advocates say its in-school access is critical for kids in crisis.
The dream of opening a new thrift store boutique to help the homeless belonged to a township resident and that dream became a reality on Aug. 12.
Ocean Integrated Trauma Center at Ocean Mental Health Services was developed in direct response to the effects and trauma the COVID-19 pandemic is placing on our frontline workers, healthcare professionals, first responders, and the individuals and families who have suffered an impact and loss.
New therapy teaches teenagers to be more open and flexible
As families and school districts finalize their back to school plans and parents and employers work on re-opening offices and field operations, the stress, anxiety, depression and other impacts of COVID-19 on both children and adults are soaring.
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Many New Jerseyans who receive food assistance through the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (NJ SNAP) will receive additional benefits in August to help address critical food needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hoy, el departamento de Servicios Humanos de New Jersey anuncio que los beneficios especiales de asistencia alimenticia serán proporcionados comenzando la próxima semana para niños que normalmente hubieran recibido comidas gratuitas o de precio reducido, si no se hubieran cerrado las escuelas por COVID-19.
(TRENTON) – The New Jersey Department of Human Services today announced that special food assistance benefits will be delivered starting next week to children who normally would have received free or reduced-price school meals if not for COVID-19 school closures.
Mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity. Anyone can experience the challenges of mental illness regardless of their background.
Blocking indoor light to keep your body in sleep mode is one of the first things any sleep expert will tell you to do for better sleep. Now, you may want to use light-blocking curtains at your bedroom windows as well -- especially for any children in your home.
Autism Family Services of New Jersey's 16th Annual Autism Beach Bash will be hosted virtually this year! Autism Beach Bash will be held on Sunday, September 13th, 2020 right from your computer!
At its foundation, TikTok is supposed to be a fun and silly app with lip syncs, challenges, dances and funny videos. But, as with most social media, there is an underlying dark side to the platform that parents and fans of the app should be aware of.
The Ocean County Planning Department is requesting applications from qualified non-profit 501(c)(3) agencies to participate in the CDBG-CV program for the period of July 10, 2020 through December 31, 2021. Application packets will be accepted until July 10, 2020 by 4:00 PM local time.
On Friday, June 26, the Department of Education released a comprehensive plan for schools to reopen in the fall for the 2020-2021 school year.
As I watched the events of the past week unfold, I reflected on the role educators and parents play in helping kids feel informed and empowered during tumultuous times. At TIME for Kids, one of our goals is to help equip children with the skills they need to navigate the news. We also want to make sure educators and families feel supported in this.
The COVID-19 Short Term Rental Assistance Program will provide temporary rental assistance to low- and moderate- income households that have had a substantial reduction in income or have become unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
There’s no one right answer. That said, there are a few guidelines parents can keep in mind to help kids deal with troubling news about race and violence.
Should we tell the children? How?
Those are among the many questions parents are asking after the recent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. Many white parents wonder whether to talk with their kids at all, while parents of color swallow their grief and fear to have "the talk" once again.
Staying home and sheltering in place can be stressful for everyone. But for some college students who identify as LGBTQ, returning to family environments can be very difficult and even psychologically damaging, psychologists say.
To answer them (and have a little fun), NPR's Life Kit reached out to Sesame Street's beloved monster, Grover, to speak directly to kids. Grover talks with Life Kit hosts Anya Kamenetz and Cory Turner about wearing a mask, missing his friends and why it's OK to be sad sometimes.
IF THERE IS INJURY OR THREAT OF INJURY, DIAL 911 If your child has been impacted by depression, trauma, violence, defiant behavior, and/or drug or alcohol use, call the NJ Children’s System of Care at 1-877-652-7624. It is open 24/7/365.
Whether it is psychiatric or substance abuse issues or both, the earlier you get help for your teen, the better their immediate and long-term future is likely to be.
Strategies for managing when you’re going it alone
NBC News’ Kate Snow hears from fellow working mothers who say the uncertainty of the pandemic weighs the heaviest.
At this time of social distancing, POAC is offering daily and weekly Live Events such as: Story time, Yoga, Zumba, Music, Parent Support Groups, Webinars and much more. Check our schedule below and join us today without a registration.
At the Child Mind Institute’s Autism Center, we know the challenges families are facing, and we offer these resources to help parents and other caregivers support children with autism during this time.
It's possible.
Many New Jerseyans who receive food assistance through the NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (NJ SNAP) will receive an extra benefit payment on Sunday and their benefits will be higher in April to help address critical food needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Latest updates from around Ocean County and the state.
We will host two zoom meetings next week, one during the day and one in the evening, to learn what you need most from PFLAG Jersey Shore through our online services.
A central hub of coronavirus resources for the autism community
Tips for parents with older children at home
