In This Edition:
News:
CMS Announces New Enforcement Standards Against Violations of Infection Control Practices in Nursing Homes
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New HUD SNAPS Resources on Eviction Moratorium
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Governor Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Oliver
Announce Short-Term Rental Assistance Program
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Center for Non-Profits Releases Guide:
Going Forward: Best Practices and
Considerations for Non-Profit Reopening
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State Guidance on Child Care Services Reopening and
Funding for Child Care Centers and Youth Camps
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DDD Update
Video Resources & Webinars:
Convening the DD Community in Times of COVID-19
May 28th Virtual Town Hall Recording Available
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National Alliance to End Homelessness
Webinar Series:
Communities Using Data to Analyze Racial Disparities During the Pandemic – Here’s Where You Can Start
June 9, 2020
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Free CSH Webinar:
Centering Equity in Health and
Housing Partnerships in Times of Crisis
June 4, 2020
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NJFA Webinars Learning from COVID-19:
June 5, 2020 & June 12, 2020
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CMS Announces New Enforcement Standards Against Violations of Infection Control Practices in Nursing Homes
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Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled enhanced enforcement for nursing homes with violations of longstanding infection control practices. This announcement builds on the previous actions CMS has taken to ensure the safety and security of America’s nursing homes as the nation battles coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is a key step in the Trump Administration’s Guidelines for Opening Up America Again.
“While many nursing homes have performed well and demonstrated that it’s entirely possible to keep nursing homes patients safe, we are outlining new instructions for state survey agencies and enforcement actions for nursing homes that are not following federal safety requirements,” said CMS Administrator Seema Verma.
The enhanced and targeted accountability measures are based on early trends in the most recent data regarding incidence of COVID-19 in nursing homes, as well as data regarding the results of the agency’s targeted infection control inspections. CMS is increasing enforcement (e.g., civil money penalties (CMPs)) for facilities with persistent infection control violations, and imposing enforcement actions on lower level infection control deficiencies to ensure they are addressed with increased gravity.
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New HUD SNAPS Resources on Eviction Moratorium
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Learn more about the federal eviction moratorium, part of the CARES Act, and its effect on Emergency Solutions Grants and Continuum of Care programs.
Access the following from the above link:
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Governor Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Oliver
Announce Short-Term Rental Assistance Program
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TRENTON
– As part of the Murphy Administration’s overall response to assist New Jersey residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Oliver today announced a
Short-Term Rental Assistance Program
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The program will provide rental assistance to low- and moderate-income households
that have had a substantial reduction in income as a result of the pandemic, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
“From the moment this crisis took hold, we’ve made it clear that New Jerseyans should not fear losing their home as a result of financial hardship caused by COVID-19,” said
Governor Murphy.
“This program will provide at least $100 million in housing relief for low- and moderate-income families who need it most. We’ll continue working closely with our legislative and community-based partners to further strengthen protections for tenants.”
“We understand the challenges families are facing at this difficult time and it is our goal to help as many people as possible, which is why we developed this new rental assistance program,” said
Lt. Governor Sheila Y. Oliver, DCA Commissioner
. “In addition to the new program, DCA is also urging households in need to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps people pay for their home energy bills. With additional funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, New Jersey is able to help even more families cover their rent and energy expenses through this crisis.”
The program will open for applications in July and begin paying rental assistance in September. Qualifying households will be expected to pay 30 percent of their income toward rent, and the program would pay the remainder of their rent up to DCA’s fair market rent payment standard. At the three-month mark, the household budget will be reviewed to determine if assistance is still needed. Assistance that is no longer required will be used to serve additional families.
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Center for Non-Profits Releases Guide:
Going Forward: Best Practices and
Considerations for Non-Profit Reopening
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The Center for Non-Profits has partnered on a new guide that can make the process of going forward a little easier -
Going Forward: Best Practices and Considerations for Non-Profit Reopening
. This FREE compilation guide covers many factors you may want to consider, such as workplace safety, human resource issues and more, with plenty of links to more detailed information. It will be updated periodically as circumstances warrant.
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State Guidance on Child Care Services Reopening and
Funding for Child Care Centers and Youth Camps
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The Order also suspends the prohibition on individuals engaging in organized sporting activities as of June 22, provided that activities remain outdoors and are non-contact, and the Department of Health will issue health and safety standards for these activities. High school sports under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) may resume only in accordance with reopening protocols issued by NJSIAA, and cannot resume any earlier than June 30.
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In a recent message, Jonathan Seifried,
Assistant Commissioner of the Division of Developmental Disabilities
the following updates:
The update included the announcement that the Division’s COVID-19 update webinars are moving to a
bi-weekly format
, with upcoming webinars scheduled for Thursday June 11 and Thursday June 25 at 10:30 a.m. If you previously registered for any of the weekly webinars, you do not need to re-register. If not, you can
register now for the COVID-19 update webinars.
Additional updates including the following items as well as the weekly slides and recording will be available on the DHS website:
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Video Resources & Webinars:
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Convening the DD Community in Times of COVID-19
May 28th Virtual Town Hall Recording Available
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Disability Rights New Jersey
and developmental disabilities network partners, the
NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities
and the
Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities
, along with the
Office of the Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and their Families
are hosting weekly virtual town hall meetings.
The series:
Convening the DD Community in Times of COVID-19 is a resource for families and individuals in the community to get the latest information available.
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National Alliance to End Homelessness
Webinar Series:
Communities Using Data to Analyze Racial Disparities During the Pandemic – Here’s Where You Can Start
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Tuesday, June 9th, 3:00 pm ET
Homelessness systems and programs must understand and address the intersection of the two crises of structural racism and the coronavirus pandemic. This webinar will feature four communities that are beginning to gather and analyze data to determine whether people of color experiencing homelessness are being equitably protected and served during the pandemic.
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Free CSH Webinar:
Centering Equity in Health and
Housing Partnerships in Times of Crisis
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Thursday, June 4, 2020 | 12:00-1:30PM EDT
Please join CSH, the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, and health center partners for an interactive discussion on how health centers can center equity in their work with housing partners in times of crisis, including the current response to COVID-19.
Panelists will discuss how to center equity in both immediate response work as well as long-term planning, opportunities for re-imagining and strengthening the role of health centers in addressing structural inequities; and building stronger health and housing partnerships in crisis and beyond.
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NJFA Webinars Learning from COVID-19:
June 5, 2020 & June 12, 2020
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June 5, 2020 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Impact on Long-Term Care and Medical Decision Making
Please join the New Jersey Foundation for Aging to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Advance Care Planning. Dr. David Barile will introduce you to the NJ POLST form and talk about the importance of POLST forms for at-risk people. A NJ POLST form can be downloaded at
goalsofcare.org for you to have on hand during the webinar.
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Friday, June 12, 2020 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Impact on Age-Friendly Communities and Immigrant Families
Join us as our presenter discusses the barriers faced by immigrant seniors in accessing need-based services and benefits that can assist in preventing vulnerability. Navigating public benefit systems while adhering to immigration-based policies for these benefits can be a complex process. Jonelle will explain how the COVID-19 pandemic has complicated this process even further and how service providers can assist with increasing access for their clients and be effective in providing support and guidance.
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Advocate ● Educate ● Support
The Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey unites its diverse coalition of members engaging development, resources, and information to sustain supportive housing systems within New Jersey. Since 1998, our statewide mission seeks to enhance lives and accessibility to enable independent living within our communities.
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Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey
185 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ 07079
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