<div>--------- Forwarded message ---------<br></div><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">DDS Communications</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:DDS.Communications@dhs.nj.gov">DDS.Communications@dhs.nj.gov</a>></span><br>Date: Tue, Feb 14, 2023 at 11:39 AM<br>Subject: DDS Communications February 14, 2023<br></div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr"><br></div><div lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div class="m_2007066496469953578WordSection1"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="background:#f9f9f9;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"><div align="center"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="0" style="width:487.5pt;border-collapse:collapse">
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<b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">February 14<span style="color:black">, 2023</span></span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:150%"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Call for Entries: 2023 New Jersey Teen Media Contest Celebrates Everyday Moments</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">(TRENTON)<b> –</b> 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.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This year’s contest challenges teens to illustrate – through art or the written word – the following theme:
<b><i>How do your parents or loved ones make everyday things special? What do they do to celebrate these small milestones and achievements?</i></b></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">“<i>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,</i>” said Commissioner
 Sarah Adelman. </span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">“<i>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,</i>” said Deputy Commissioner of Social Services Elisa Neira.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<a href="https://dhs-nj-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_xUevIsoGRk2hAf79rFZzBg" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" src="cid:18651061ce06a13a1137" alt="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.
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Questions? Call 800-792-8820

State of New Jersey. Phil Murphy, Governor. Sheila Oliver, Lt. Governor.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you are an active duty service member or veteran experiencing emotional<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">difficulties or a family member of an active duty service member or veteran<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Outreach to identify those at risk of suicide.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Case management services and VA benefits assistance for eligible individuals and their families.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Education on suicide risk and prevention to families and communities.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Provision of clinical services for emergency treatment.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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