Posted on May 1, 2020
What’s New?
Census Activities Postponed, Extended Due to COVID-19
Posted on April 28, 2020
In light of COVID-19, the U.S. Census Bureau has postponed or extended many of its operations. You can still complete the Census from the comforts of your home, either online at 2020census.gov, over the phone or by mail. If you have any questions about the Census, suspect a scam, or would like to complete your questionnaire over the phone, call 844-330-2020 for assistance in English. For foreign-language phone assistance, visit this page for the appropriate phone number.
Here are some important dates reflecting the U.S. Census Bureau’s operational changes:
- Beginning June 1: Field offices will reopen on a rolling basis, in accordance with local health and safety guidelines.
- August 11: Non-Response Follow-Up begins. This is the period when the Census Bureau visits households in person to collect Census responses.
Although the Census Bureau has delayed the in-person count until August 11, people are still encouraged to respond as soon as possible. The reference day of the Census (April 1, 2020) has not changed. Schedules for the overnight homelessness count and mobile assistance units have not been released.
The Census is requesting from Congress a 120-day delay in reporting final counts and data, due to these operational delays. You can find more information on the Census Bureau’s request here.
WEBINAR: Addressing Child Abuse Amidst COVID-19, A Conversation with NJDCF and Prevent Child Abuse NJ
Posted on April 23, 2020
Please let us know your thoughts on this webinar by emailing advocates@acnj.org.
Advocates for Children of New Jersey hosted a ZOOM discussion with the New Jersey Department of Children and Families and Prevent Child Abuse NJ on child abuse and neglect in New Jersey, how COVID-19 has affected it, and how you can help prevent a tragedy by joining the #WeCan campaign.
Resources
Powerpoint Presentation by NJ Department of Children and Families
Powerpoint Presentation by Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey
Helpful Links:
NJ Department of Children and Families: https://www.nj.gov/dcf/
Local Central Intake Hubs Directory:
https://careerpartners.nj.gov/careerpartners/network/directory/home_visitation/central_intake_directory.shtml
Prevent Child Abuse Website: preventchildabusenj.org
Child Wellness Institute of NJ: https://childwellnessinstituteofnj.org/resources/
Prevention During COVID-19 Guide for Parents and Caregivers:
https://www.preventchildabusenj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/PCA-NJ-Prevention-During-Covid-19-Guide-for-Parents-and-Caregivers.pdf
Wellness Wednesday YouTube Series:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7kwEl33z2I
WEBINAR: Addressing Child Abuse Amidst Covid-19 – A Discussion with NJDCF
Posted on April 21, 2020
Join us as we cohost a ZOOM discussion with New Jersey Department of Children and Families on child abuse and neglect in New Jersey, how COVID-19 has affected it, and how you can help prevent a tragedy by joining the #WeCan campaign.
Register for this ZOOM chat at: https://bit.ly/34JWaC1
NJ Announces Pandemic Relief Fund
Posted on April 16, 2020
The New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund is spearheaded by First Lady, Tammy Murphy in collaboration and hosted by the Community Foundation of New Jersey (NJPRF), which has been serving the needs of New Jersey non-profits and philanthropists for more than 40 years. NJPRF will provide grants to existing organizations with a demonstrated track record of caring for vulnerable communities. One hundred percent of every dollar received online by NJPRF will go to organizations that provide essential services to those in need and to assist those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic — so you can be assured that your contribution will have impact.
- Request Amount: This grant is designed to serve as bridge funding for your organization during a 30- to 60-day period. Please ensure that your grant request is in line with your needs over that time period.
- Award Amounts: Awards will range from $10,000 to $500,000 for each organization.
- Multiple Applications: One application per organization.
- Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First round of applications are due by April 30, 2020.
- Reporting: Recipients of awards will be required to provide a Use of Funds Statement within 60 days of the award.
- Questions: Contact NJPandemicRelief@cfnj.org
Eligible organizations must meet the following criteria:
- Nonprofit Status – the organization must have 501(c)(3) public charity status or a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) status
- Geography – the grant will exclusively be used to benefit New Jersey residents
- Focus – the focus of the entity must be on an area covered by the Funding Priorities listed below
- Budget – preference will be given to organizations with maximum operating budgets of $5 million. However, national and regional organizations offering critical programs serving needs unmet by other local organizations may be considered, as long as the funds received are all spent exclusively in New Jersey
- Nondiscrimination – the organization must not discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religious belief
Funding Priorities
- Human services – to address basic needs, especially related to food insecurity for older adults and youth
- Healthcare – to provide support for those on the front lines of this crisis or vulnerable populations most likely to see their health impacted by this crisis
- Childcare – to provide quality care and connection with caring adults while families are working on recovery efforts
- Mental health – to support the emotional impact of living in crisis and returning to stability
- Housing – to re-establish safe and stable housing and provide eviction prevention
- Education – to support schools, educators, and students amid an evolving learning environment
- Re-engaging in workforce – to remove barriers to returning to work, including ensuring jobs are available to return to in local communities
- Organizational capacity – to support investments in technology and other infrastructure needs to enable the organization to deliver its mission during the crisis
Funding decisions will be based upon how well each prospective grantee can demonstrate:
- Alignment with the funding priorities identified in these guidelines
- How grant funding will meet immediate needs that resulted from the coronavirus
- The organizational capacity to quickly deploy funds, fill gaps in service, meet community needs, and accomplish the proposed activities
- Evidence of coordination between local organizations to help reduce duplication and ensure greater effectiveness in program and project implementation
- The impact this grant will have relative to the needs of the organization