[NFBNJ] Fwd: DDS Communications February 14, 2023

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From: DDS Communications <DDS.Communications at dhs.nj.gov>
Date: Tue, Feb 14, 2023 at 11:39 AM
Subject: DDS Communications February 14, 2023

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individuality and equality, but with the overlapping of hands
representative of community and support. Color scheme represents adult and
child disability awareness.]

*DDS Communications*

*February 14, 2023*
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*Call for Entries: 2023 New Jersey Teen Media Contest Celebrates Everyday
Moments*

*Deadline for Entries is April 26, 2023*

February 13*, *2023

(TRENTON)* –* As of today, the New Jersey Department of Human Services is
inviting teenagers across the state to begin submitting entries for the
28th Annual New Jersey Teen Media Contest, highlighting Human Services’
mission to support families.

The contest, run by Human Services’ Division of Family Development, is open
to all New Jersey middle- and high school-aged students. This year, the
contest will once again accept entries in the hand-painted/hand-drawn and
written word categories.

This year’s contest challenges teens to illustrate – through art or the
written word – the following theme: *How do your parents or loved ones make
everyday things special? What do they do to celebrate these small
milestones and achievements?*

“*This is a wonderful opportunity for young artists to showcase their
talents through their artwork. Families come in all shapes and sizes but
what matters is that children feel loved and supported. This contest helps
us highlight the importance of supporting strong families. I encourage all
budding artists in middle school and high school to submit an entry,*” said
Commissioner Sarah Adelman.

“*Every year we are blown away by the talent that abounds in our state. I
look forward to seeing this year’s submissions, and seeing the theme of
celebrating everyday moments come to life,*” said Deputy Commissioner of
Social Services Elisa Neira.

Click here
<https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/news/pressreleases/2023/approved/20230213.shtml>
to read the full article.

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[image: How can New Jersey be a Better Place for all Ages? Share your
experiences and ideas at an official listening session. We’re all aging
every day — an age-friendly New Jersey helps everyone. The New Jersey
Age-Friendly Advisory Council and the Department of Human Services have
been tasked by Governor Murphy to promote inclusive communities for people
of all ages. The Council is holding two virtual listening sessions to hear
from older residents and those who care for them about what the state can
do. With help from your testimonies, the Council will identify best
practices for social participation, housing, transportation, and
age-friendly employment; address disparities faced by the state’s diverse
population of older adults; and shape the blueprint on how to advance
age-friendly practices across the state. Help make New Jersey a better
place for all ages by signing up today. Session #1: Tuesday, March 14th 10
a.m. to noon. Session #2: Tuesday, March 21st 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sign
language interpreters and real-time captioning will be provided. Listening
sessions will be livestreamed on the official DHS YouTube page. To register
to testify, click on this object. To provide written testimony, email
DoAS.AgeFriendlyNJ at dhs.nj.gov Registration will be closed two days before
each hearing. Testimonies are limited to three minutes per speaker.
Questions? Call 800-792-8820 State of New Jersey. Phil Murphy, Governor.
Sheila Oliver, Lt. Governor. NJ Department of Human Services. Sarah
Adelman, Commissioner. NJ Age-Friendly Council.]
<https://dhs-nj-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_xUevIsoGRk2hAf79rFZzBg>

To register to testify, click here
<https://dhs-nj-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_xUevIsoGRk2hAf79rFZzBg>.

To provide written testimony, email DoAS.AgeFriendlyNJ at dhs.nj.gov

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[image: Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox]

*SSG-FOX SPGP*

*(Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program)*

*ELIGIBILITY*

If you are an active duty service member or veteran experiencing emotional

difficulties or a family member of an active duty service member or veteran

experiencing emotional difficulties, we can help.

*SERVICES OFFERED*

·        Outreach to identify those at risk of suicide.

·        Case management services and VA benefits assistance for eligible
individuals and their families.

·        Education on suicide risk and prevention to families and
communities.

·        Provision of clinical services for emergency treatment.

·        Assistance with obtaining and coordinating benefits provided by
government, or an eligible entity.

·        Assistance with emergent needs for health care services, daily
living services, personal financial planning & counseling, transportation
services, fiduciary and representative payee services, legal services to
assist with issues that may contribute to the risk of suicide, and child
care.

·        Family members complete an intake form and the mental health
screenings; however, family members do not need to also be at risk for
suicide. The service member or veteran’s eligibility allows a family member
over 18 to receive services that are in support of and related to the
eligible individual’s risk mitigation.

*COUNTIES SERVED (NJ)*

*Bergen *Essex *Hunterdon *Middlesex *Morris *Passaic *Somerset *Sussex
*Warren

*Contact*:

1 (973) 463-9600 x 210

SSGFOX at communityhope-nj.org

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*FREE Upcoming Webinars*

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of a table with some grapes, strawberries, an avocado and other fruits.]

Ø  *Wednesday, February 15th – Cancer Basics*

Join us as we talk about the basics of cancer, how to understand cancer
risk factors and what steps you can take to reduce your risk for certain
cancers. Presenter: *Hiral Shukla*

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colors. Join Hiral Shukla as she discusses Cancer Basics on Wednesday
February 15th at 12:30pm. https://go.rutgers.edu/x80hruqu FCHS, Family and
Community Health Sciences. Wellness Wednesdays with FCHS. Rutgers, New
Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station.]

Register at:
https://rutgers.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YDxJSmFNQo6xjrXd0551YA

All sessions of Wellness Wednesdays begin at *12:30 pm *(*new time in 2023*),
are FREE, and will last approximately 45 minutes with time for Q&A.  To
join, you will need to register and have either a computer, tablet, or
smartphone with speakers.

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disabilities.]

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