HUMAN SERVICES NEWSLETTER 2-28-24

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The Winter 2024 edition of the Forward newsletter is now available.  Forward is a joint publication of the Mercer County Office on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) and Progressive Center for Independent Living (PCIL). Forward is published quarterly to help those living with disabilities, older adults, and/or their caregivers find programming and connections that will enrich their lives.

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New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well (NJAAW) is conducting a statewide survey to gather older adult insight and opinions on aging in the state. Please help this effort by completing the survey and/or sharing this information with your network and consumers. This survey is for people are who are age 60 or older, consider New Jersey as their primary residence, and live independently in the community, NOT in skilled nursing settings or nursing homes. The survey period ends March 15, 2024. 

The survey can be completed electronically. This link also allows you to request a paper copy to be mailed to you. 

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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.