The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute provides caregivers with the necessary resources and education to access the appropriate supports and services for their loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Advocacy Continues Around FY24 Budget | |
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The Arc of New Jersey continues to push for increased funding in the State Budget ws we head into the final weeks of the fiscal year. Throughout the past few months, The Arc of New Jersey met one-on-one with members of the Senate and Assembly Budget Committees to discuss our organization's priority funding needs for FY24. We thank everyone who participated in our recent action alert and we ask you to keep an eye out for future opportunities to advocate as we finish out the remainder of FY23.
Picture caption: The Arc of NJ and The Arc/Morris meet with Assembly Budget Committee Member Assemblywoman Aura Dunn about FY24 funding priorities for people with IDD. Pictured from left to right: The Arc/Morris Executive Director Sal Moran, The Arc/Morris Board Member Kathleen Hyland, Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, The Arc of NJ's Senior Director Sharon Levine, and The Arc of NJ's Executive Director Tom Baffuto.
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30 Resources to Better Understand Supported Employment & Job Tips for Individuals with IDD | |
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Events
Leading the Way is hosting a free bowling event on Saturday, June 24, 2023 & Saturday, July 1, 2023 from 2pm-5pm at Laurel Lanes.
They would like to invite all caregivers, families, and future/current clients to a fun filled day of pizza and bowling.
The executive directors will be running the event and available to answer any and all questions you may have.
Laurel Lanes:
2825 NJ-73 Maple Shade, NJ 08052
Email: info@leadingthewayservices.org
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New Webinar
Exploring a Closer Look: "Criminal Recidivism: A Neurological Perspective"
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 2:30pm
Presenter: Dr. Jerrod Brown Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S.
Criminal recidivism (e.g., reoffending, rearrest, and/or reconviction) is a complex and multifaceted topic that is likely influenced by several prenatal and postnatal neurological, biological, social, family, and psychological factors. This training will examine the neurobiopsychosocial factors associated with criminal recidivism through a neurocriminological lens. Neurocriminology is an interdisciplinary subfield of criminology that incorporates methodological approaches from neuroscience, physiology, genetics, biology, and psychology. The goal of neurocriminology is to better understand, predict, prevent, and treat antisocial, criminal, and violent behaviors. Implications for intake, screening, and intervention will also be discussed during this training.
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CSOC Summer Camp Services | |
For 2023, the Children's System of Care (CSOC) will be providing Summer Camp Services to eligible children, youth, and young adults under 21 years of age. These services include Financial Support toward Summer Camp Tuition and One-to-One Aide Services for Summer Camp.
Also this year, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and CSOC are introducing Alternative Recreational Sessions (ARS) as an additional component of Summer Camp. ARS provides youth an opportunity to engage in a recreational activity with peers within the community, on a per session basis, rather than a full day of camp. This shorter time frame will increase camp access for youth who may benefit from a brief structured period compared to a longer traditional camp day.
Completed applications for CSOC Summer Camp Services (Financial Support toward Summer Camp Tuition and One-to-One Aide Services for Summer Camp) must be postmarked or received by PerformCare no later than June 30th, 2023. Your application must be complete for the services requested for it to be considered.
The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute developed a checklist and guide to help you with CSOC's camp application process. Check out The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute's CSOC Summer Camp webpage here. Links, dates and other important information can be found in the materials below.
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New Webinar Series on Dual Diagnosis |
The Mainstreaming Medical Care Program of The Arc of New Jersey is pleased to present the 2023 webinar series:
Exploring Mental Health and Behavioral Health Challenges in People with IDD
This 5-part webinar series will examine the issue of dual diagnosis - co-occurring mental health and/or behavioral health disorders in persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Topics will include diagnosis, treatment options, best practice, etc.
Join us the 4th Tuesday of every month, February through June, for this informative series.
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Webinar #5
START Model Implementation and Outcomes
Tuesday, June 20
from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Part 5 of The Arc of New Jersey's webinar series on dual-diagnosis (intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental illness) will focus on the START Model.
In Governor Murphy's proposed State FY 24 budget, funding has been allocated for implementation of the START program in New Jersey. Join us for this webinar where the START Model, an evidence-informed mental health crisis service for people with IDD, and outcomes associated with implementation in various locales, will be described.
Presenter:
Karen L. Weigle, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Associate Director/Director of Program Development
National Center for START Services
Institute of Disability
University of New Hampshire
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Jersey Family Fun has come up with a list of 100 things to do in New Jersey with kids this summer. As summer approaches, it's a great idea to plan some activities that you and the kids will both enjoy. Some highlights of this list are searching for dolphins/whales, go camping, and go on the boardwalk. | | |
South Jersey Legal Resources | South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. (SJLS) is a non-profit organization created to provide quality legal representation and advocacy to low-income individuals in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Monmouth, Ocean and Salem Counties. With over 50 years’ experience, SJLS is part of the Legal Services of New Jersey network and a recipient of funds from the federal Legal Services Corporation. In addition, SJLS receives funds from other federal, state, and local government sources, several county offices on aging, the United Way of Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, and other public and private grantors. Below is a document highlighting the services in both English and Spanish. | |
From Our Local Chapters of The Arc | |
The Arc of Union Swing Into Summer Golf Invitational
The Arc of Union County is hosting a Swing Into Summer Golf Invitational on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth.
Format: 4-Person Scramble
Event Schedule:
Registration & Range - 7:30 AM
Continental Breakfast - 7:30 AM
Shotgun Start - 9:00 AM
Lunch Reception, Raffle, Awards & Silent Auction - 2:00 PM
Awards: First & Second place scramble teams
Contests:
- Men’s Longest Drive
- Woman’s Longest Drive Closest to the Pins
- GHGC On the Green
- Hole in One Prizes: $10,000 Cash Prize!
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