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Information Sources - New Jersey

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Local Information - Mercer County, Princeton, Trenton /  Weekly Scan - NJ

 

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        • New Jersey Policy Perspective: NJPP engages in research, analysis and strategic communications with the goal of a New Jersey where everyone can achieve to his or her full potential in an economy that offers a widely-shared, rising standard of living. NJPP is a nonpartisan, non-profit organization that has worked since its creation in 1997 to bring a progressive voice into the debate in New Jersey.
        • The Hall Institute of Public Policy-NJ The Hall Institute is a non-partisan, not-for-profit foundation established to explore social, economic, educational and cultural issues. It produces a 30-minute public affairs television in partnership with Mercer County Community College and also uses weekly newsletters, podcasts, blogs, and social networking to share its work and seek feedback. There are more than 400 papers ranging from health care to education to property taxes available on its website.
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        • Government
          •  New Jersey Department of Children and Families:  is focused on strengthening families and achieving: safety, well-being and permanency for all New Jersey's children.
            • Division of Youth and Family Services: is New Jersey's child protection and child welfare agency within the Department of Children and Families. Its mission is to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children and to support families. 
            • Office of Education: is to support our students’ cognitive, physical, behavioral, and emotional growth in a holistic manner as they discover and learn to ameliorate weaknesses, build upon strengths and prepare for a successful return to their local schools and communities. 

       

        • Non-Profit
          • Advocates for Children of New Jersey: " Our mission is to give voice to the needs of children by educating and engaging state leaders and educating the public through research, policy and legal analysis and strategic communications."
          • HiTOPS: promote adolescent health and well-being. 

          • Homefront: HomeFront seeks to end homelessness and help families become self-sufficient by supplying emergency food and housing, and conducting skill-building workshops, tutoring and other services. 

          • 2ndFloor-is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey's youth and young adults. We are here to help you find solutions to the problems that you face at home, at school or at play. 
          • Lifeties: provides care and services to youth in crisis due to sexual orientation, gender, abuse, neglect, homelessness, and various health issues including HIV/AIDS, Lupus, and Diabetes.
          • Manavi: a New Jersey-based women's rights organization committed to ending all forms of violence and exploitation against South Asian women living in the US.
          • New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault: works to promote the compassionate and just treatment of survivors and their loved ones; foster collaborative relationships between community systems; and affect attitudinal and behavioral changes in society as we work toward the elimination of sexual violence against all people.
          • New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women: provides leadership, support and resources on the prevention of violence against women in New Jersey through advocacy, training, public awareness and research.
          • New jersey School-Age Care Coalition: NJSACC promotes and supports the development, continuity and expansion of quality programs for children and youth during out-of-school time
          • New Jersey YMCA Alliance:  The New Jersey Alliance of YMCA’s is a not-for-profit association made up of 44 YMCA’s from the state of New Jersey. We bring the independent YMCA’s of New Jersey together to collaborate and work on areas of mutual benefit in order to strengthen and enhance our individual YMCAs and the collective strength of NJ YMCA’s to better serve the people of New Jersey. 
          • The Children Home Society of New Jersey  - News  
          • Prevent Child Abuse - NJ: Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey is the only statewide non-profit dedicated to preventing child abuse in all of its forms, for all of New Jersey’s children.  
          • New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women: a statewide association that provides leadership, support and resources on the prevention of violence against women in New Jersey through advocacy, training, public awareness and research.
          • Women's Fund of New Jersey: a fund whose mission is to use the power of philanthropy to advance economic security and social justice for the women and girls of New Jersey.

       

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        • Association for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) is one of the states leading child research and advocacy organizations. ACNJ's issues have expanded from child welfare and juvenile justice to include early child care and education, health, and support for low income families 

       

      • Statistical Data
        • New Jersey Kids Count New Jersey Kids Count tracks a variety of indicators in 10 areas including Poverty, Health, Child Protection and School. It is published by the Association for Children of New Jersey and provides data on both state wide and county levels as well as data on some of New Jersey's major cities. 
        • CLASP NJ Fact Sheets  

       

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          • American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey: works to protect the enduring values of freedom and equality is based on a three-pronged approach: litigation, public education, and lobbying.
          • The American Federation of Teachers, New Jersey: promotes statewide organization and unionization of teachers and all other personnel engaged in education in order to carry out the program and policies of the AFTNJ and the AFT 
          • The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development: works to empower the Hispanic Community in New Jersey by participating in policy development and by ensuring access to services and programs. 
          •  Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey: Their Immigration & Refugee Program assisted 115 refugees, providing them with housing, jobs and a new start; provided English-as-a-Second-Language classes to 56 clients; and provided immigration representation and legal services to 693 immigrants.  
          • Catholic Charities: Community service remains the cornerstone of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark. They have a long history of reaching outside their walls to identify the needs of their community and develop services to meet those needs. 
          • International Institute of New Jersey- They help refugees and asylees build full and productive lives in the United States, work to ensure their fair and equitable treatment, and enhance public awareness of their contribution to American social and economic development.   
          • Iolta Fund of the Bar of New Jersey
          • League of Women Voters, of New Jersey: advocates for certain legislation after careful study and consensus of its members.
          • National Organization for Women, New Jersey: taking action to bring women into full participation in the mainstream of American society now, exercising all privileges and responsibilities thereof in truly equal partnership with men.
          • New Americans: A Program for the Growing Immigrant Population in NJ: is designed to is to provide resources, guidance, and educational opportunities that will enable New Americans to become economically self-sufficient members of, and to make positive contributions to, our communities. 
          • New Jersey Foundation for Open Government: seeks to increase transparency, accountability, honesty and democracy in government at all levels by defending and expanding public access to government records and meetings.
          • Jersey Cares: increases civic engagement in New Jersey by coordinating volunteer opportunities to address community-identified needs.
          • Rutgers Program on Immigration and Democracy: The Program on Immigration and Democracy was established in 2007 to explore the challenges and opportunities arising from increased levels of immigration to New Jersey and the nation. The program analyzes the dynamics of immigrant inclusion and highlights policies and practices conducive to immigrant civic participation, equality of opportunity, democratic pluralism, and social cohesion.  

       

       

       

       

       

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          • New Jersey Institute for Social Justice:  this Newark-based urban research and advocacy organization is dedicated to the advancement of New Jersey's urban areas and residents.
          • City Works: created in 2005, helps non-profit organizations in the development of commercial and other non-residential real estate projects in economically distressed neighborhoods throughout New Jersey. 
          • Regional Plan Association: prepares long range plans and policies to guide the growth and development of the New York- New Jersey-Connecticut metropolitan region.
          • School of Management and Labor Relations: one of the world's leading sources of expertise on the world of work, building effective and sustainable organizations, and the changing employment relationship.

       

       

       

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          • Computer Generations: Computer Generations, Inc. was founded by Debra Moorer in 2001. Debra established this nonprofit organization to provide computer training to people of all ages in order to help them succeed in our increasingly technological society.  
          • E3 - Excellent Education for Everyone: Excellent Education for Everyone, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving K-12 education and promoting educational options for all the New Jersey students.
          • Global Learning: Global Learning, Inc. is a non-profit educational organization that translates the world's growing interdependence into educational activities for teachers, students, librarians, and educational systems, from elementary school through college and in community settings.
          • Institute on Education Law and Policy: center for interdisciplinary research and innovative thinking on education policy.
          • Literacy Volunteers of New Jersey: provides training, administrative support, program development, referral services, and instructional materials to literacy organizations throughout New Jersey.
          • National Association for the Education of Young Children: NAEYC is the leading membership association for those working with and on behalf of children from birth through age 8. NAEYC convenes thought leaders, teachers and other practitioners, researchers, and other stakeholders and sets standards of excellence for programs and teachers in early childhood education. NAEYC members include teachers, paraeducators, center directors, trainers, college educators, families of young children, and the public at large.Membership is open to all individuals who share a desire to serve and act on behalf of the needs and rights of all young children.

          • New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children: NJAEYC is an affiliate group of NAEYC, the nation's largest membership organization of early childhood professionals. Our professional organization, with almost 4,000 members statewide, represents teachers, directors, researchers, professors, volunteers, and others concerned with the well-being of children ages birth through eight.

          • New Jersey Association of State Legislators: the professional organization for school librarians in the State of New Jersey.
          • New Jersey School-Age Care Coalition: NJSACC promotes and supports the development, continuity and expansion of quality programs for children and youth during out-of-school-time.
          • New Jersey State Bar Foundation: The New Jersey State Bar Foundation, the charitable and educational foundation of the New Jersey State Bar association, provides a wide variety of free law related education services to the public. 
          • New Jersey Seeds: prepares academically talented, financially limited youth for success at competitive secondary schools.

       

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        • Art-Collecting.com: gives an overview of all art related institutions and organizations in New Jersey.

       

       

       

      Environment and Natural Resources

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        • Government
          • NJ Clean Air Council: serves in an advisory capacity to make recommendations to the DEP regarding air matters. It consists of eighteen members, fourteen of which are appointed by the Governor.
          • NJ Interstate Environmental Commission: It's mission is to protect and enhance environmental quality through cooperation, regulation, coordination, and mutual dialogue between government and citizens in the Tri-State Region.
          • NJ Department of Agriculture: it's major priorities is to promote, protect and serve the Garden State’s diverse agriculture and agribusiness industries.
          • NJ Clean Energy Program: statewide program that offers financial incentives, programs and services for New Jersey residents, business owners and local governments to help them save energy, money and the environment
          • NJ Board of Public Utilities (BPU): regulatory authority with a statutory mandate to ensure safe, adequate, and proper utility services at reasonable rates for customers in New Jersey
          • NJ Department of Environmental Protection: manages natural resources and solves pollution problems. In what started with about 1,400 employees in five divisions, NJDEP now has a staff of approximately 2,900 and is a leader in the country for its pollution prevention efforts and innovative environmental management strategies

       

        • Non-Profit 
          • New Jersey Economic Development Authority If you are a business in need of financing to grow in New Jersey, a not-for-profit organization seeking capital to expand community services, a municipality looking to attract a major corporation within your boundaries, or a developer requiring funds for a major redevelopment project, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) is ready to put its resources to work for you
          • Delaware Riverkeeper Network: takes a strong stance on regional and local issues that threaten water quality and the ecosystems of the Delaware River and its watershed. 
          • Eastern Environment Law Center: a non-profit public interest environmental law firm working on behalf of environmental and conservation groups to protect communities, open space, wildlife, and the natural heritage of the eastern United States for generations to come. 

       

       

       

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      • Non-Profit
        • Aids Resource Foundation for Children:  The AIDS Resource Foundation for Children (ARFC), founded in 1985, is a community-based non-profit organization committed to providing cost-effective, family-centered services to children coping with the impact of HIV/AIDS.Business
        • American Lung Association of New Jersey The American Lung Association is the oldest voluntary health organization, founded in 1904, fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. 
        • Arc of New Jersey: The Arc of New Jersey promotes and protects the human rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes; and is committed to enhancing the quality of life of those individuals and their families through advocacy, empowerment, education and prevention. 
        • Autism Family Services of New Jersey: Autism Family Services of New Jersey is dedicated to ensuring a better quality of life for individuals and their families affected by autism and related disorders throughout the lifespan.
        • Broadway House for Continuing Care: aims to provide the highest quality of care in a sub-acute enviroment with dedication and compassion. Broadway House is New Jersey's only nursing facility that specializes in the care of AIDS/HIV patients.
        • Caregivers of New Jersey: Caregivers of New Jersey is dedicated to providing a central point of contact on caregiving issues, resulting in more effective information dissemination, increased support and awareness and advocacy.
        • Eden Services: Eden's mission remains the same - to provide a comprehensive continuum of lifespan services designed to enable children and adults with autism to lead fulfilling, productive and independent lives in their communities, to the full extent of their abilities.
        • Embrace Kids Foundation: provides over $1 million in services to children and families throughout the greater New Jersey area.
        • Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey: a state-wide, non-profit charitable agency dedicated to helping to improve the quality of life for people affected by epilepsy and their  loved ones.
        • Friends Health Connection - A nonprofit support network that connects people with similar health problems for the purpose of mutual support. 
        • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey:  Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (BCBSNJ), a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Newark, is the state's largest health insurer. Our goal is the same as it has been since 1932 – to provide individuals and employers in New Jersey with convenient access to quality health care, wherever they live or work. 
        • Hyacinth Foundation - Hyacinth is the first and largest AIDS service organization in New Jersey. Founded in 1985, it is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt agency. Hyacinth's mission is to help people live with HIV, slow the spread of the epidemic and serve as a critical voice in the public debate surrounding AIDS in New Jersey.
        • Lime Disease Network: The non-profit Lyme Disease Network, operates entirely on individual donations and is responsible for the LymeNet series of services available on the Internet since 1994. It's absolutely necessary that we support LymeNet to continue educating the public about the prevention and treatment of Lyme and other tick borne diseases
        • Sharsheret: Sharsheret is non-profit organization connecting young Jewish women recently diagnosed with breast cancer with survivors who can share their personal and medical experiences.
        • Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative:state licensed maternal and child health consortium of health care providers and consumers serving the pregnant women, infants and children in the seven county southern New Jersey regions.  
        • NCADD New Jersey: works in partnership with and on behalf of individuals, families, and communities affected by alcoholism and drug dependence to promote recovery through excellence in prevention and treatment initiatives.
        • New Jersey Rehabilitation Association - The New Jersey Rehabilitation Association (NJRA) is a member organization whose mission is to promote ethical and excellent practice in rehabilitation.
        • North Jersey Community Research Initiative: The North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI) is one of New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive HIV/AIDS community-based organization.

       

       

       

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