NASW-NJ Publishes New Jersey Veterans Resource Manual
The New Jersey chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, NASW-NJ, has published a "New Jersey Veterans Resource Manual for Social Workers". It reads well and is a comprehensive guide for a veteran or their family members. Social workers should bookmark the guide.
In the 23 page guide are links to many agencies, programs, and services. You will find resources for service members and their family, support for families during military separation, information for those transitioning out of the military, addresses of veteran offices, clinic, and family assistance centers. Many other supportive services are listed as well.
You will find this valuable resource manual on the NASW-NJ homepage or by going to their page at http://www.naswnj.org/associations/5560/files/VetsManual-FINAL-%2008-2010.pdf . To the authors, yes this guide does make the process simpler so our clients can be connected to the services they deserve. Thanks.
NJ 2-1-1 ProNet Connects Human Service Professionals
Formerly known as the First Call Forum, NJ 2-1-1 ProNet is an e-mail listserv designed to foster communication between health and human service professionals in New Jersey. Any provider of human services in the state is welcome to become an active member of the listserv. Once you've registered you will have a free and easy channel of communication that will offer easy access to other ProNet members.
By using NJ 2-1-1 ProNet, you can communicate specific requests that are not being met by existing agencies and programs.
For example:•A family, displaced after a fire, needs beds, a refrigerator, and other household items.
•A single man without family nearby needs transportation to chemotherapy treatments for 6 weeks.
•A mother from out-of-state needs a place to stay during her daughter’s lengthy hospitalization in Morristown.
NJ 2-1-1 ProNet can also be used to post announcements of:
•Donation offerings (clothing, furniture, etc.)•Program expansions, changes, closings or hiatuses
•Workshops, seminars, special programs
•Agency/organization job postings
NJ 2-1-1 ProNet provides simple access to professionals throughout the state who you can communicate with to find solutions for specific requests that are not being met by existing agencies. Use it as well as a forum to post announcements about programs, workshops and employment opportunities.
You can find the this email listserv at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NJ2-1-1ProNet/. It is simple to share your thoughts, queries and announcements with the group. To join NJ 2-1-1 ProNet members of nonprofits, health organizations, or human service organizations can send an email to: ProNet@nj211.org. Include your name, organization, and telephone number. To subscribe via Yahoo Groups send an email to: NJ2-1-1ProNet-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Once subscribed you can post messages at NJ2-1-1ProNet@yahoogroups.com.
Feel free to share this message with other colleagues who would benefit from a connection with the 2-1-1 community.
The New Jersey Community Resources website is a site intended to serve as an information source so New Jersey residents can readily find, share and benefit from online information. Many of the pages function as directories with subjects ranging from elected officials, libraries, transportation websites, and community agencies to name a few. Other pages attempt to disseminate information on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), rules to protect consumers against unnecessary utility disconnections and various energy assistance programs.
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