Bill introduced for MPA Task Force

We are very excited to announce that Assemblywoman Carol Murphy recently introduced bill A-5140, which Establishes Task Force on Development and Implementation of Multi-Sector Plan on Aging.  

The LLSNJ Team met with Assemblywoman Murphy in March to discuss the potential for an MPA in New Jersey, and she was very supportive. Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds - Jackson has signed on to co-sponsor the bill, with at least one Senator pledging to sponsor it as well. This bill is an essential step in bringing our call for a Multisector Plan for Aging into action.

The bill was introduced on May 28 and referred to the Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee.

We will be closely following the progress of the bill and speaking to legislators about the benefits of passing this bill and adopting an MPA for New Jersey.

We will also share information on opportunities to support and speak on behalf of the bill as it moves through the Legislature.

You can read the bill here: A5140.

Thank you for your continued support in this important effort!

Proposed Task Force Could Help NJ Prepare for Population Aging

Population aging presents both challenges and opportunities, and it’s time for New Jersey to start planning in earnest for the fast-approaching day when adults over 60 will outnumber children in the Garden State. 

A bill recently introduced in the New Jersey Legislature calls for a broad-lensed and comprehensive planning process to get underway.

Assemblywomen Carol Murphy (D- Mount Laurel) and Verlina Reynolds Jackson (D- Trenton) are the primary sponsors of a measure that would appoint a task force to draft and implement a Multi-Sector Plan for Aging.

“This is both an exciting and extremely timely development,” said Dr. Cathy Rowe, executive director of New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well (NJAAW), one of several statewide groups spearheading a campaign called Lifelong Strong New Jersey to persuade the new governor and the Legislature to take the lead on preparing for this unique time in history.

“This new gubernatorial administration has taken office right when the state – and the country as whole – is on the precipice of a major demographic shift,” Rowe said. “A quarter of the state’s population will be over the age of 60 by 2034, something that’s never happened before. This is the time to consider new approaches and new strategies for building a better future for all New Jerseyans.

Read the full blog: HERE

Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - Kinship Konnect

There are over 50,000 grandparents raising grandchildren in New Jersey, and KinKonnect is here to help them every step of the way.

A State-Funded service devoted to families that have been formed through kinship and run under the auspices of Children’s Aid and Family Services, KinKonnect's goal is to direct people to appropriate services in New Jersey.

Age-Friendly Ocean County Launches County MPA

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 ~ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Ocean County Library Mancini Hall

101 Washington Street

Toms River, NJ

Age-Friendly Ocean County is proud to launch its inaugural Multisector Plan for Aging, which identifies evidence-based strategies and best practices to strengthen community supports for

older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers, enabling residents to age in place with safety, dignity, and independence.

See this flyer for details: AF Ocean County

Accessory Dwelling Unit Bill Moves Forward in Legislature

On Monday, June 1st, the Accessory Dwelling Unit bill, A3567/S1786, was read in the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee. With a vote of 3/2, it has now advanced to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Our partners at NJ Future and the Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All initiative have drafted an organizational sign-on letter to build more support for statewide legalization of ADUs. Please consider signing on by Thursday, June 11th.using tis link: sign on letter

SHA Releases Federal and State Housing Funding Guide

The Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey's State and Local Funding Guide is a resource created to help organizations better understand the complex funding sources available to them. This guide reviews current funding sources such as the HOME Program, Affordable Housing Trust Fund, National Housing Trust Fund, Special Needs Housing Trust Fund, and more. It lays out clear guidelines for each program and provides examples of New Jersey projects which have secured funding through these sources. As the network of state and local funding is ever-changing, SHA will work to update this document as needed.

Read the guide here: SHA Funding Guide