Dads in the Mix: The Future of Responsible Fatherhood Initiatives
March 19, 2008
Web Conference
1 pm ET / 12 pm CT / 11 am MT / 10 am PT
Register Online
Almost 25 million children in the U.S. are growing up in families without a father present, a number roughly two-and-half times higher than four decades ago. A growing body of research documents ways children benefit when they have engaged fathers, including better school performance, reduced substance abuse, less crime and delinquency, fewer emotional and other behavioral problems, and less risk of abuse or neglect. Federal initiatives have helped states create a broad array of programs that actively engage fathers in the lives of their families.
This web conference will analyze fatherhood research and programming as part of a broader movement to strengthen families. Panelists will also discuss promising strategies that some states are implementing to increase father involvement, and the potential for expanding and improving programs as new and continuing funding sources become available.
Speakers:
Robert Johnson, National Fatherhood Leaders Group
Matthew Stagner, Chapin Hall Center for Children at the University of Chicago
Gardner Wiseheart, Healthy Families San Angelo
Moderator: Patrick Boyle, Youth Today
Register Today
The web conference is free and space is limited. If multiple people in your office want to participate, please have only one person register and your group can view the web conference together.
To join the web conference, you need a computer with an Internet connection. You can listen to the conference by telephone or over the Internet. Review the web conference technical requirements.We will post a recording of the web conference on our websites for those who cannot attend the live event.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
AMBI® Scholarship in Science & Medicine - for African-American and Hispanic females
AMBI® Skincare opens call for applications
seeking 2008 honorees for inaugural scholarship
Skillman, New Jersey. January 22, 2008. AMBI® Skincare announced today the creation of the AMBI® Scholarship in Science & Medicine. Now accepting online applications for 2008-2009 academic school year, the AMBI® Scholarship in Science & Medicine is a national program designed to recognize, reward and support African-American and Hispanic women who have a genuine ambition to pursue a career in science and medicine. These women are non-traditional students who may have taken a break from their academic careers but now desire to attend school while balancing family, work, and other personal goals. To help provide them with another opportunity to enter the science and medicine fields, AMBI® Skincare has contributed a total of $50,000 to be awarded to five African-American and Hispanic women, each receiving $10,000 towards tuition for any nationwide accredited science or medicine program.
The scholarship was established because of the need to offer more opportunities to minority women to continue their education. Statistics from leading organizations reveal a startling trend among Latinas and African-American women's education:
· 15.3 percent of African American women and 10.8 percent of Hispanic women, compared to nearly 25 percent of white women, hold college degrees (American Association of University Women Report)
· Hispanics make up about 14 percent of the population, but earned only 7.3 percent of the bachelor's degrees, 4.3 percent of the master's degrees, and 2.7 percent of doctorates in science and engineering fields in 2003-4. (Inside Higher Education, 2003-2004)
Open to African-American and Hispanic women who are legal residents of the United States, applicants must be 21 years of age or older and will also be asked to demonstrate financial need. Submissions will be accepted online beginning January 22, 2008 through March 21, 2008 and applicants must apply directly. No product purchase is necessary to be considered.
For full application, in English and Spanish, as well as information about program eligibility and requirements log onto http://www.ambiskincare.com/.
The AMBI® Scholarship in Science & Medicine
The AMBI® Brand is one of the brands of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company, a division of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. The AMBI® Scholarship in Science & Medicine is designed to recognize, reward and support African-American and Hispanic women who have a genuine desire to make a difference in these respective fields. Whether the ambition is to be a nurse, doctor, chemist or high school biology teacher, the AMBI® Scholarship will help recipients achieve their goals by providing the financial resources necessary to pursue their dreams.
seeking 2008 honorees for inaugural scholarship
Skillman, New Jersey. January 22, 2008. AMBI® Skincare announced today the creation of the AMBI® Scholarship in Science & Medicine. Now accepting online applications for 2008-2009 academic school year, the AMBI® Scholarship in Science & Medicine is a national program designed to recognize, reward and support African-American and Hispanic women who have a genuine ambition to pursue a career in science and medicine. These women are non-traditional students who may have taken a break from their academic careers but now desire to attend school while balancing family, work, and other personal goals. To help provide them with another opportunity to enter the science and medicine fields, AMBI® Skincare has contributed a total of $50,000 to be awarded to five African-American and Hispanic women, each receiving $10,000 towards tuition for any nationwide accredited science or medicine program.
The scholarship was established because of the need to offer more opportunities to minority women to continue their education. Statistics from leading organizations reveal a startling trend among Latinas and African-American women's education:
· 15.3 percent of African American women and 10.8 percent of Hispanic women, compared to nearly 25 percent of white women, hold college degrees (American Association of University Women Report)
· Hispanics make up about 14 percent of the population, but earned only 7.3 percent of the bachelor's degrees, 4.3 percent of the master's degrees, and 2.7 percent of doctorates in science and engineering fields in 2003-4. (Inside Higher Education, 2003-2004)
Open to African-American and Hispanic women who are legal residents of the United States, applicants must be 21 years of age or older and will also be asked to demonstrate financial need. Submissions will be accepted online beginning January 22, 2008 through March 21, 2008 and applicants must apply directly. No product purchase is necessary to be considered.
For full application, in English and Spanish, as well as information about program eligibility and requirements log onto http://www.ambiskincare.com/.
The AMBI® Scholarship in Science & Medicine
The AMBI® Brand is one of the brands of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company, a division of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. The AMBI® Scholarship in Science & Medicine is designed to recognize, reward and support African-American and Hispanic women who have a genuine desire to make a difference in these respective fields. Whether the ambition is to be a nurse, doctor, chemist or high school biology teacher, the AMBI® Scholarship will help recipients achieve their goals by providing the financial resources necessary to pursue their dreams.
Friday, February 8, 2008
NJ plan to prevent child abuse- regional mtgs to be held with parents, faith based, community leaders, etc.
The following is a letter from NJ officials seeking your input:
Dear Parents and Community Partners:
We ask for your help with a ground breaking project that will positively impact the lives of many children and families across our state. Governor Jon S. Corzine and the NJ Legislature entrusted the Department of Children and Families'(DCF) Division of Prevention and Community Partnership (DPCP) and the New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect (NJTFCAN) to create a statewide plan to prevent child abuse and neglect in New Jersey.
We want this plan to reflect as many voices as possible.
To meet this goal, we are gathering vital information from the broadest and most diverse group of New Jersey residents. The active involvement from parents, faith-based and community-based leaders, government officials and other interested child advocates will help us craft this roadmap for strengthening families and preventing the maltreatment of New Jersey's most vulnerable citizens.
Please take 15-20 minutes to complete this web-based survey (see following link) http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=j0gQ01X1_2fn7DhE0A3mcBQg_3d_3d.
(Please note: If the link does not bring you automatically to the online survey, please try to cut and paste the address into your preferred Internet browser.)
If you are a community provider, we ask that you please assist parents and community members to complete the survey if they do not have access to the Internet to complete it themselves. You may also access a printed copy (pdf) of the survey at the following link to assist others: http://nj.gov/dcf/prevention/.
If you utilize the printed survey, please return it to the following address:
CFAR - Center for Applied Research, Inc.
ATTN: Michellana Y. Jester, M.P.P.
44 Brattle Street, 4th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02138
We also ask that you join us at one of four regional meetings designed to get feedback from parents and community partners.
These regional meetings are tentatively scheduled for February 26th, 28th, and March 4th and 6th. All meetings will occur from 2:30-4:30PM and 6:30-8:30 PM. Further details about these regional meetings will be emailed to you and posted on the DCF website.
If you are already not included on DCF’s general communications distribution list, which receives DCF press releases, RFP information, and other important messages, you may add yourself by sending an email to communications@dcf.state.nj.us requesting to be added.
You can also access the link to the survey by visiting the DCF Web site at www.nj.gov/dcf. Please note a Spanish version of the survey will be made available in the near future, and an additional note will be sent when it is available.
We are counting on your voice and support throughout this process. Without contributions from people like you, the statewide prevention plan may lack important ideas and strategies. Should you have any questions about the survey or the prevention planning process, please call DPCP at 609-984-0678.
Again, thank you for your participation and support.
Sincerely,
Darrell Armstrong, Director, Division of Prevention and Community Partnerships
Jonathan Sabin, Executive Director, NJ Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect NJ, Prevention Plan Steering Committee
Dear Parents and Community Partners:
We ask for your help with a ground breaking project that will positively impact the lives of many children and families across our state. Governor Jon S. Corzine and the NJ Legislature entrusted the Department of Children and Families'(DCF) Division of Prevention and Community Partnership (DPCP) and the New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect (NJTFCAN) to create a statewide plan to prevent child abuse and neglect in New Jersey.
We want this plan to reflect as many voices as possible.
To meet this goal, we are gathering vital information from the broadest and most diverse group of New Jersey residents. The active involvement from parents, faith-based and community-based leaders, government officials and other interested child advocates will help us craft this roadmap for strengthening families and preventing the maltreatment of New Jersey's most vulnerable citizens.
Please take 15-20 minutes to complete this web-based survey (see following link) http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=j0gQ01X1_2fn7DhE0A3mcBQg_3d_3d.
(Please note: If the link does not bring you automatically to the online survey, please try to cut and paste the address into your preferred Internet browser.)
If you are a community provider, we ask that you please assist parents and community members to complete the survey if they do not have access to the Internet to complete it themselves. You may also access a printed copy (pdf) of the survey at the following link to assist others: http://nj.gov/dcf/prevention/.
If you utilize the printed survey, please return it to the following address:
CFAR - Center for Applied Research, Inc.
ATTN: Michellana Y. Jester, M.P.P.
44 Brattle Street, 4th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02138
We also ask that you join us at one of four regional meetings designed to get feedback from parents and community partners.
These regional meetings are tentatively scheduled for February 26th, 28th, and March 4th and 6th. All meetings will occur from 2:30-4:30PM and 6:30-8:30 PM. Further details about these regional meetings will be emailed to you and posted on the DCF website.
If you are already not included on DCF’s general communications distribution list, which receives DCF press releases, RFP information, and other important messages, you may add yourself by sending an email to communications@dcf.state.nj.us requesting to be added.
You can also access the link to the survey by visiting the DCF Web site at www.nj.gov/dcf. Please note a Spanish version of the survey will be made available in the near future, and an additional note will be sent when it is available.
We are counting on your voice and support throughout this process. Without contributions from people like you, the statewide prevention plan may lack important ideas and strategies. Should you have any questions about the survey or the prevention planning process, please call DPCP at 609-984-0678.
Again, thank you for your participation and support.
Sincerely,
Darrell Armstrong, Director, Division of Prevention and Community Partnerships
Jonathan Sabin, Executive Director, NJ Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect NJ, Prevention Plan Steering Committee
Friday, January 4, 2008
'Cyber Bullying Workshop For Families'
NJSACC Afterschool FLASH has posted a new item, 'Cyber Bullying Workshop For Families'
Is your afterschool program located in one of the following counties:
Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean.
A free workshop is available to your program for families.
Amerigroup Community Care, a New Jersey Family Care health plan, is proud to offer a Cyber bullying workshop, geared specifically to parents and educators.
Learn the "Three R's of Bullying" [...] You may view the full description at
http://www.njsacc.org/wordpress/?p=493
Contact Nancy Voltz, Account Manager of Schools, by emailnvoltz@amerigroupcorp.com or phone toset up a workshop.
Nancy Voltz Account Manager of Schools AMERIGROUP Community Care 877-453-4080 x6620
6399 Thornall Avenue, 9th FloorEdison, NJ 08837
Is your afterschool program located in one of the following counties:
Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean.
A free workshop is available to your program for families.
Amerigroup Community Care, a New Jersey Family Care health plan, is proud to offer a Cyber bullying workshop, geared specifically to parents and educators.
Learn the "Three R's of Bullying" [...] You may view the full description at
http://www.njsacc.org/wordpress/?p=493
Contact Nancy Voltz, Account Manager of Schools, by emailnvoltz@amerigroupcorp.com or phone toset up a workshop.
Nancy Voltz Account Manager of Schools AMERIGROUP Community Care 877-453-4080 x6620
6399 Thornall Avenue, 9th FloorEdison, NJ 08837
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Workshop: Black Parenting in the 21st century
Fyi:
Jay Jefferson Cooke of The Courier News joins Rev. Dr. Shirley B. Cathie of Plainfield’s Community Church of Christ in a rousing session on issues of Black Parenting in the 21st century, Thursday evening, December 20th at 6:30 P.M. at Plainfield Public Library.
Jay Jefferson Cooke has recently written some thought provoking editorials that deal directly with childhood development and critical issues that impact on proper development. Paying special attention to children and youth of the Black community, Jay Jefferson Cooke gives a sound commentary on issues that are often overlooked in the growth of our children.
Rev. Dr. Shirley B. Cathie is Plainfield’s foremost educator, who is pastor emeritus of Community Church of Christ, retired teacher and former member of Plainfield’s Board of education. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that highlight the pitfalls and the joys of the awesome journey of raising Black children in a multicultural society.
Presented by Plainfield’s NubianUnion nonprofit collaborative, Rev. Dr. Cathie and Jay Jefferson Cooke promise an informative evening of critical foundations and interactive conversation that will surely lead to positive child rearing, development and the impact on the Black community.
Plainfield Public Library offers ample parking space on its 9th Street side. All sessions begin at 6:30 P.M. and end at 8:30.
For more information:
822 Madison Avenue Unity Missionary Investors, Inc.
Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 Henry C. Rawls, President
The Nubian Cultural Center
908.315.3663 nubianunion@yahoo.com
fax: 908.315.3925
The Black Holocaust Series
Jay Jefferson Cooke of The Courier News joins Rev. Dr. Shirley B. Cathie of Plainfield’s Community Church of Christ in a rousing session on issues of Black Parenting in the 21st century, Thursday evening, December 20th at 6:30 P.M. at Plainfield Public Library.
Jay Jefferson Cooke has recently written some thought provoking editorials that deal directly with childhood development and critical issues that impact on proper development. Paying special attention to children and youth of the Black community, Jay Jefferson Cooke gives a sound commentary on issues that are often overlooked in the growth of our children.
Rev. Dr. Shirley B. Cathie is Plainfield’s foremost educator, who is pastor emeritus of Community Church of Christ, retired teacher and former member of Plainfield’s Board of education. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that highlight the pitfalls and the joys of the awesome journey of raising Black children in a multicultural society.
Presented by Plainfield’s NubianUnion nonprofit collaborative, Rev. Dr. Cathie and Jay Jefferson Cooke promise an informative evening of critical foundations and interactive conversation that will surely lead to positive child rearing, development and the impact on the Black community.
Plainfield Public Library offers ample parking space on its 9th Street side. All sessions begin at 6:30 P.M. and end at 8:30.
For more information:
822 Madison Avenue Unity Missionary Investors, Inc.
Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 Henry C. Rawls, President
The Nubian Cultural Center
908.315.3663 nubianunion@yahoo.com
fax: 908.315.3925
The Black Holocaust Series
"Homework Help NJ"
Booker Helps Launch "Homework Help NJ"
WEBWIRE – Wednesday, December 12, 2007
State Library partnership with PSE&G means free after school homework help for students in 7 New Jersey communities
The New Jersey State Library, in partnership with PSE&G, and with help from Newark Mayor Cory Booker, today launched a major initiative to offer free homework help to the students, residents and users of seven major public libraries around the state.
Thanks to a new program called “Homework Help NJ,” students in grades 4 to 12 can get free help with their math, science, social studies and English assignments via the Internet. This online tutoring program delivered by Tutor.com allows students with library cards to chat online with tutors that can help them tackle their homework problems. Spanish-speaking tutors are available for help with math and science assignments.
“Homework Help NJ” is designed to provide the highest quality of one-on-one instruction. It is being piloted in Camden, Elizabeth, Jersey City, Newark, New Brunswick, Paterson and Willingboro - and thanks to a $265,000 grant from PSE&G – it will also be made available to all students enrolled in NJ After 3 afterschool programs. NJ After 3 is a statewide network of nonprofit run, after-school programs, currently serving over 15,000 children in more than 100 schools throughout New Jersey.
"This is a program that provides real value to the community" said Mayor Booker. "By helping kids do better in school, we boost their confidence and ensure that they stay engaged in academics, instead of the activity on the streets. This is the kind of programming we need more of, and the kind of public-private partnerships that I encourage"
With “Homework Help NJ,” there’s no scheduling, no appointments and no traveling. Tutors are available online and on demand, 7 days a week from 3 to 8 pm. Whether students need just a few minutes of help or a significant amount of time to better understand a complex concept, certified Tutor.com tutors work with students to help them build their confidence and do well in school.
“Kids deserve equal opportunity to succeed, and this program helps to provide that,” said Ralph LaRossa, President & COO of PSE&G. “We see tremendous potential in this program and are providing substantial funding to bring it into communities that we serve. While that’s a good start, more support is needed. My hope is that our corporate and foundation colleagues will step up and join the effort in Year Two, so that even more students can get the help they need.”
In addition to supporting students, “Homework Help NJ” is a valuable resource for parents, grandparents and caretakers who do not have the time or subject knowledge to help students with their homework on a regular basis.
“The New Jersey State Library, through the NJ Library Network, has long been committed to the education of young people and adults through a variety of programs we have funded and encouraged local public libraries to offer,” noted State Librarian Norma Blake. “The extra assistance available to students in these cities from live Homework Help tutors has the potential to instill a sense of success and accomplishment that will carry forward into the school day. With PSE&G’s generous support, we hope to build “Homework Help NJ” into a program that will expand and extend beyond its initial funding,” Blake said.
Students who live in one of the seven designated towns can connect to a “Homework Help NJ” tutor through their local libraries, or from their home PC or Mac, with their library card number. The program Web site is www.homeworkhelpnj.org. In addition, students enrolled in NJ After 3 can access “Homework Help NJ” at local program sites. NJ After 3 nonprofit partner sites include Boys & Girls Clubs, faith-based groups, museums, universities, community development corporations, YW/YMCAs, and others.
Tutor.com has been delivering its Live Homework Help® service to students in the U.S. through libraries since 2001. More than 2.5 million homework help sessions have been delivered to date--with an average of 4,000 sessions each evening this fall.
“Tutor.com has made a long-term commitment to working with state libraries and businesses to create successful public/private partnerships that benefit kids,” explained George Cigale, founder and CEO of Tutor.com. “We are excited to work with both the New Jersey State Library and PSE&G to ensure that students who need homework assistance in New Jersey have access to instant help to reach their academic goals.”
About New Jersey State Library
The New Jersey State Library has three bureaus: the Library Development Bureau (LDB), the NJ Library for the Blind and Handicapped (NJLBH) and the State Library Information Center (SLIC). It leads in the provision, promotion and support of quality library and information services to all people of New Jersey. The State Library, which is affiliated with Thomas Edison State College, coordinates, promotes and funds the New Jersey Library Network, of which we are a proud member. Last year, attendance in New Jersey’s public libraries was well over 46 million with total circulation of almost 54 million.
About PSE&G
Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) is New Jersey’s oldest and largest regulated gas and electric delivery utility, serving nearly three-quarters of the state’s population. Each year, the company and its employees invest millions of dollars and thousands of hours to improve the quality of life in New Jersey. The company’s culture dictates that service to customers and community go hand-in-hand.
About Tutor.com
Tutor.com creates innovative, on demand homework help and tutoring services that connect students to a professional tutor online the moment they need help in math, science, social studies or English. Our network of over 2,200 professional tutors has delivered over 3 million one-to-one tutoring sessions. Tutor.com services include Tutor.com Direct, an on demand tutoring service for families and Live Homework Help, an after-school program offered at over 1,600 public libraries. Tutor.com also powers two statewide, governor-supported initiatives, HomeworkKansas and HomeworkAlabama. Tutor.com was named to Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 Program for the New York Region in 2007 and 2006, was honored as one of the 25 Best Small Companies for Women 2007 by Working Mother and ranked in the first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America. For more information or a free trial of the service please visit www.tutor.com or call (800) 411-1970.
About New Jersey After 3, Inc.
New Jersey After 3 (NJA3) is the first state-wide, private, nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding and improving after school opportunities for New Jersey’s kids – giving them the opportunity to participate in high-quality, comprehensive, structured and supervised and enriching after school activities. Currently NJA3 funds a network of programs serving over 15,000 children in over 100 schools throughout the state of New Jersey. For more information, including a complete list of afterschool programs – please visit www.njafter3.org
WEBWIRE – Wednesday, December 12, 2007
State Library partnership with PSE&G means free after school homework help for students in 7 New Jersey communities
The New Jersey State Library, in partnership with PSE&G, and with help from Newark Mayor Cory Booker, today launched a major initiative to offer free homework help to the students, residents and users of seven major public libraries around the state.
Thanks to a new program called “Homework Help NJ,” students in grades 4 to 12 can get free help with their math, science, social studies and English assignments via the Internet. This online tutoring program delivered by Tutor.com allows students with library cards to chat online with tutors that can help them tackle their homework problems. Spanish-speaking tutors are available for help with math and science assignments.
“Homework Help NJ” is designed to provide the highest quality of one-on-one instruction. It is being piloted in Camden, Elizabeth, Jersey City, Newark, New Brunswick, Paterson and Willingboro - and thanks to a $265,000 grant from PSE&G – it will also be made available to all students enrolled in NJ After 3 afterschool programs. NJ After 3 is a statewide network of nonprofit run, after-school programs, currently serving over 15,000 children in more than 100 schools throughout New Jersey.
"This is a program that provides real value to the community" said Mayor Booker. "By helping kids do better in school, we boost their confidence and ensure that they stay engaged in academics, instead of the activity on the streets. This is the kind of programming we need more of, and the kind of public-private partnerships that I encourage"
With “Homework Help NJ,” there’s no scheduling, no appointments and no traveling. Tutors are available online and on demand, 7 days a week from 3 to 8 pm. Whether students need just a few minutes of help or a significant amount of time to better understand a complex concept, certified Tutor.com tutors work with students to help them build their confidence and do well in school.
“Kids deserve equal opportunity to succeed, and this program helps to provide that,” said Ralph LaRossa, President & COO of PSE&G. “We see tremendous potential in this program and are providing substantial funding to bring it into communities that we serve. While that’s a good start, more support is needed. My hope is that our corporate and foundation colleagues will step up and join the effort in Year Two, so that even more students can get the help they need.”
In addition to supporting students, “Homework Help NJ” is a valuable resource for parents, grandparents and caretakers who do not have the time or subject knowledge to help students with their homework on a regular basis.
“The New Jersey State Library, through the NJ Library Network, has long been committed to the education of young people and adults through a variety of programs we have funded and encouraged local public libraries to offer,” noted State Librarian Norma Blake. “The extra assistance available to students in these cities from live Homework Help tutors has the potential to instill a sense of success and accomplishment that will carry forward into the school day. With PSE&G’s generous support, we hope to build “Homework Help NJ” into a program that will expand and extend beyond its initial funding,” Blake said.
Students who live in one of the seven designated towns can connect to a “Homework Help NJ” tutor through their local libraries, or from their home PC or Mac, with their library card number. The program Web site is www.homeworkhelpnj.org. In addition, students enrolled in NJ After 3 can access “Homework Help NJ” at local program sites. NJ After 3 nonprofit partner sites include Boys & Girls Clubs, faith-based groups, museums, universities, community development corporations, YW/YMCAs, and others.
Tutor.com has been delivering its Live Homework Help® service to students in the U.S. through libraries since 2001. More than 2.5 million homework help sessions have been delivered to date--with an average of 4,000 sessions each evening this fall.
“Tutor.com has made a long-term commitment to working with state libraries and businesses to create successful public/private partnerships that benefit kids,” explained George Cigale, founder and CEO of Tutor.com. “We are excited to work with both the New Jersey State Library and PSE&G to ensure that students who need homework assistance in New Jersey have access to instant help to reach their academic goals.”
About New Jersey State Library
The New Jersey State Library has three bureaus: the Library Development Bureau (LDB), the NJ Library for the Blind and Handicapped (NJLBH) and the State Library Information Center (SLIC). It leads in the provision, promotion and support of quality library and information services to all people of New Jersey. The State Library, which is affiliated with Thomas Edison State College, coordinates, promotes and funds the New Jersey Library Network, of which we are a proud member. Last year, attendance in New Jersey’s public libraries was well over 46 million with total circulation of almost 54 million.
About PSE&G
Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) is New Jersey’s oldest and largest regulated gas and electric delivery utility, serving nearly three-quarters of the state’s population. Each year, the company and its employees invest millions of dollars and thousands of hours to improve the quality of life in New Jersey. The company’s culture dictates that service to customers and community go hand-in-hand.
About Tutor.com
Tutor.com creates innovative, on demand homework help and tutoring services that connect students to a professional tutor online the moment they need help in math, science, social studies or English. Our network of over 2,200 professional tutors has delivered over 3 million one-to-one tutoring sessions. Tutor.com services include Tutor.com Direct, an on demand tutoring service for families and Live Homework Help, an after-school program offered at over 1,600 public libraries. Tutor.com also powers two statewide, governor-supported initiatives, HomeworkKansas and HomeworkAlabama. Tutor.com was named to Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 Program for the New York Region in 2007 and 2006, was honored as one of the 25 Best Small Companies for Women 2007 by Working Mother and ranked in the first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America. For more information or a free trial of the service please visit www.tutor.com or call (800) 411-1970.
About New Jersey After 3, Inc.
New Jersey After 3 (NJA3) is the first state-wide, private, nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding and improving after school opportunities for New Jersey’s kids – giving them the opportunity to participate in high-quality, comprehensive, structured and supervised and enriching after school activities. Currently NJA3 funds a network of programs serving over 15,000 children in over 100 schools throughout the state of New Jersey. For more information, including a complete list of afterschool programs – please visit www.njafter3.org
Saturday, October 6, 2007
TANF Initiative for Parents (TIP) /Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
TANF Initiative for Parents (TIP)
The TANF Initiative for Parents (TIP) was born out of the Child Welfare Reform effort, to help new parents with children under 12 months old who are on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) improve their parenting skills and encourage their child's well-being and healthy development.
TIP offers parents the opportunity to choose between having a TIP representative come directly to their home to work one-on-one with them or participating in community sessions at their local One-Stop Career Center. Or they can choose a combination of the two.
Through its extended support network, TIP creates a training plan that best suits each parent's situation, providing them with guidance on good nutrition, available medical and child care services, resume writing, job interview skills and more. Parents are also given the opportunity to share their experiences with families like themselves and are referred to other services they may need.
View the TIP brochure (pdf format) - English; Español
The TANF Initiative for Parents (TIP) was born out of the Child Welfare Reform effort, to help new parents with children under 12 months old who are on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) improve their parenting skills and encourage their child's well-being and healthy development.
TIP offers parents the opportunity to choose between having a TIP representative come directly to their home to work one-on-one with them or participating in community sessions at their local One-Stop Career Center. Or they can choose a combination of the two.
Through its extended support network, TIP creates a training plan that best suits each parent's situation, providing them with guidance on good nutrition, available medical and child care services, resume writing, job interview skills and more. Parents are also given the opportunity to share their experiences with families like themselves and are referred to other services they may need.
View the TIP brochure (pdf format) - English; Español
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