With a new Congress fast approaching and a changing political environment, we hope that you and your agency will take the opportunity to weigh in on the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies 2019 Public Policy Priorities along with the separate … [Read more...] about NJHSA 2019 Public Policy Priorities: 2-Week Comment Period Now Open for Member Agencies – RESPOND TODAY!
Advocacy
Educating and Engaging Your Agency on the Dangers of the “Public Charge” Proposed Rule
Our partners at the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) Strategic Health Resource Center invite you to participate in four upcoming tutorials on the Public Charge, which will be held on: Monday, November 12, at 4:00 p.m. EST, Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Educating and Engaging Your Agency on the Dangers of the “Public Charge” Proposed Rule
WAYS to HELP PITTSBURGH – Please share with your communities
The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies is devastated by the unspeakable loss of eleven lives in this weekend's hate filled shooting at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life Synagogue. Our colleagues at JFCS in Pittsburgh have asked us to reach out to … [Read more...] about WAYS to HELP PITTSBURGH – Please share with your communities
Agencies that Provide Behavioral Health Services May Soon Be Eligible for New Federal Funding
On October 24th, the President signed into law comprehensive bipartisan legislation that includes the “Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act”, which – for the first time -- authorizes the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid … [Read more...] about Agencies that Provide Behavioral Health Services May Soon Be Eligible for New Federal Funding
NJHSA Joins Summit on LGBT Senior Hunger
NJHSA Washington Representative Mindy Brodsky participated in a summit on hunger among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBT) older adults, hosted by MAZON and SAGE. Did you know that LGBT Seniors are 60% more likely to experience food … [Read more...] about NJHSA Joins Summit on LGBT Senior Hunger
NJHSA Advocates on Capitol Hill for LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care System: Spotlight on JFCS Philadelphia
As a collection of faith-based human service providers, NJHSA is strongly motivated by our Jewish values to advocate on behalf of, and serve, the most vulnerable members of our communities, regardless of their beliefs or identities. One space where … [Read more...] about NJHSA Advocates on Capitol Hill for LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care System: Spotlight on JFCS Philadelphia
