HUMAN SERVICES NEWSLETTER  5-20-2022

UPCOMING EVENTS & RESOURCES

The Affordable Connectivity Program is a new benefit that helps individuals and families to afford the Wi-Fi they need for school, tele-medicine appointments, virtual child visits and more. It provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward Internet service for eligible households AND a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.

Eligible families in NJ might already participate in NJ SNAP, Medicaid or WIC. The income eligibility chart is below. For more information, check out the Affordable Connectivity Program webpage. 

Household Size             Alaska               Hawaii

1           $27,180             $33,980             $31,260

2           $36,620             $45,780             $42,120

3           $46,060             $57,580             $52,980

4           $55,500             $69,380             $63,840

5           $64,940             $81,180             $74,700

6           $74,380             $92,980             $85,560

7           $83,820             $104,780           $96,420

8           $93,260             $116,580           $107,280

The May/June 2022 Stigma Free Mercer Newsletter (Volume 5, Issue 1) is out!

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COVID 19 NEWS

Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Residential households in the U.S. are now eligible for another order of free at-home tests on USPS.com. Here's what you need to know about your order:

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The Mercer County Department of Human Services fosters a comprehensive human service delivery system that enhances the health, safety, and quality of life for all residents of Mercer County. The department's goal is to create an environment of public trust by empowering and strengthening individuals and families, advocating for sound policy, mobilizing resources, and acting as champions for those citizens who are most vulnerable and in need of services.

Through its offices and divisions, the Department of Human Services provides funding to community-based organizations for those organizations to provide direct services to Mercer County residents. The department does not provide direct services to Mercer County residents, but directs Mercer County residents to where they can access services. With this funding, the Department of Human Services complies with procurement practices in accordance with the New Jersey Public Contracts Law 40:A:11-1 et seq.