Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHSA)

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Advocacy

The Network advocates for legislation in the United States and in Canada on behalf of member agencies and the client populations they serve. Regular updates inform member agencies on government policies that might impact their work. Consultative guidance is available to assist member agencies with the development and implementation of a personalized advocacy plan. Learn about the most current issues the Network is supporting below.

Network’s Policy Priorities
The Network’s Policy Priorities reflect NJHSA’s general policies as an international association and have been approved by the NJHSA Board.

Advocacy News

Agency Advocacy on Family Separation Crisis at the U.S. Border

NJHSA created an advocacy toolkit for member agencieson the ongoing family separation crisis that provides information on efforts both locally and nationally. This member resource is being updated as new information is received. It... Read more

Network Joins Coalition Supporting Implementation of the RAISE Family Caregivers Act

The Network joined 74 advocacy groups in urging the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar, to implement the provisions passed in the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act (P.L. 115-119)... Read more

National and Local Organizations Urge Congress to Support Holocaust Education

Led by the Jewish Federations of North America, over 75 organizations and institutions signed on to a letter urging Congress to pass the Never Again Education Act (H.R. 5460). Read The Jerusalem Post‘s coverage of our advocacy here.... Read more
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