New York Times, Troubled Children: A Series
At least six million American children have difficulties that are diagnosed as serious mental disorders, according to government surveys — a number that has tripled since the early 1990's.
This series will examine issues including the transition to adulthood, the uncertainty of diagnosis, the use of multiple medications and the role of parents.
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/health/series/troubledchildren/index.html
NYU Child Study Center Articles
Over 300 faculty reviewed articles on parenting and mental health.Categories: A-Z Disorder Guide, Parenting, Growth and Development, Learning and School Issues, Public Mental Health Issues, and Spanish Articles. http://www.aboutourkids.org/aboutour/articles.html
Monmouth County
Data Mart
Monmouth County Department of Human Services' Electronic Library of news and documents related to some of the services that we offer Monmouth County residents. http://www.monmouthhumanservices.org/datamart.asp
Middletown Municipal Alliance
Information on programs facilitated by the Middletown Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse; contact information; meeting schedule and more. http://www.middletownnj.org/Alliance/index.asp
Family Based Services Association of New Jersey
Family Based Services Association of NJ, Inc. is an organization of families and community members whose mission is to ensure that every family who has children with special emotional and behavioral needs is given community based resources and support. http://www.fbsanj.org/
Monmouth Cares
MonmouthCares, Inc., is a private non-profit agency that is part of the New Jersey Division of Behavioral Health Services (DCBHS) System of Care for Children. We are a Care Management Organization that uses a wraparound model to help children and families that live in Monmouth County. http://monmouthcares.org
Foster and Adoption Services
Right now, there are thousands of New Jersey children who need the warmth and guidance of a family. Many parents are welcoming these children into their homes to provide safety, stability and love. These wonderful people are New Jersey's foster and adoptive families. http://www.nj.gov/njfosteradopt/
Instituto de Salud Mental del Estado de Nueva Jersey
New Jersey Mental Health Institute (Spanish website) http://www.njmhi.org/sindex.htm
New Jersey Community Resources
njcommunityresources.info is a site intended to serve as an information source so New Jersey residents can readily find, share and benefit from online information. Many of the pages function as directories with subjects ranging from elected officials, or libraries, to transportation websites, and community agencies. Other pages attempt to disseminate information on the Earned Income Tax Credit, rules to protect consumers against unnecessary utility disconnections and public or private energy assistance programs. http://www.njcommunityresources.info/index.html
New Jersey Department of Children and Families e-mail list
To receive DCF program and funding updates from Commissioner Ryan email us at communications@dcf.state.nj.us http://www.state.nj.us/dcf/contact/index.html
NJ 211 Community Resource Website
NJ 211 is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects families and individuals in need of help to community resources. Areas of referral include financial assistance, emergency food and shelter assistance, affordable housing, abuse/neglect, childcare, disability, education, emergency services, employment, health/medical care, mental health, special transportation needs, substance abuse treatment and prevention services. http://www.nj211.org/
NJ Community Partnerships & Development
The New Jersey Community Resources, Partnerships, and Development group contains media releases and articles related to the reform of children's services in New Jersey. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/njcspd/
NJ Mental Health Cares
NJMentalHealthCares is New Jersey’s mental health information and referral service. Our staff of mental health professionals uses their experience, and understanding of mental health system to connect you to the information and services you need! http://www.njmentalhealthcares.org
NJ Self-Help Group Clearinghouse
Contacts, meeting times & locations for nearly 200 NJ support groups for families and individuals with different emotional disorders. Has downloadable library of how-to's for starting any type of community support group. Listings of free workshops on how to join with others to start your own community mutual support group. http://www.njgroups.org
Shorepoints Guide to Local Jersey Shore Support Services
Various phone numbers for local Jersey Shore support services. http://www.shorepoints.com/support.shtml
National Resources
American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities http://www.aamr.org
Save your Child's Life: Stop the Choking Game!
Deadly Games Children Play and Stop the Choking Game! hopes to increase the awareness of parents, teachers, police, community groups and children to the risks that our young people are taking. http://www.gaspinfo.com/en/home.asp
Emotional Competency
A website dedicated to developing the essential social skills to recognize, interpret, and respond constructively to emotions in yourself and others. http://www.emotionalcompetency.com/
Global Understanding Project
The Global Understanding Project is a community-based effort by faculty members, staff, and students at Monmouth University to encourage and promote activities and awareness concerning global issues. http://www.monmouth.edu/gup
Jersey Shore Moms - Asbury Park Press Website
A website devoted to mothers in Monmouth & Ocean counties. The heart of the site is its social networking forums, where moms can chat and exchange information about motherhood and family issues. http://www.jerseyshoremoms.com
Wraparound
Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development (GUCCHD)
The Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development (GUCCHD) was established over four decades ago to improve the quality of life for all children and youth, especially those with, or at risk for, special needs and their families. http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/
National Wraparound Initiative (NWI)
The National Wraparound Initiative (NWI) is a collaborative effort that seeks to promote the implementation of high quality Wraparound. http://www.rtc.pdx.edu/nwi/
Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children’s Mental Health
Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children’s Mental Health. Portland State University, Portland, Oregon. http://www.rtc.pdx.edu/index.php
SAMHSA Systems of Care
SAMHSA Systems of Care is a website devoted to providing information about the mental health of children, youth and families. A system of care is a coordinated network of community-based services and supports that are organized to meet the challenges of children and youth with serious mental health needs and their families. http://www.systemsofcare.samhsa.gov/index.aspx
The Center for Evidence-Based Practice
The Center for Evidence-Based Practice: Young Children with Challenging Behavior is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs to raise the awareness and implementation of positive, evidence-based practices and to build an enhanced and more accessible database to support those practices. http://challengingbehavior.fmhi.usf.edu/
The Research and Training Center for Children's Mental Health
The Research and Training Center for Children's Mental Health at USF's Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute was initiated in 1984 to address the need for improved services and outcomes for children with serious emotional/behavioral disabilities and their families. http://rtckids.fmhi.usf.edu/rtcconference/default.cfm
Wraparound Evaluation and Research Team (WERT)
Wraparound Evaluation and Research Team (WERT) This website was created to facilitate dissemination of the Wraparound Fidelity Index (WFI) and to promote understanding within the service delivery evaluation field about the importance of maintaining fidelity to the wraparound process. http://depts.washington.edu/wrapeval/
Permanency
National Foster Care and Adoption Directory
The National Foster Care and Adoption Directory (formerly the National Adoption Directory) is a FREE, searchable online directory of foster care and adoption resources in every State, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. http://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad
CutePDF Writer
Portable Document Format (PDF) is the de facto standard for the secure and reliable distribution and exchange of electronic documents and forms around the world.This enables virtually any Windows applications (must be able to print) to create professional quality PDF documents - with just a push of a button! http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.asp
EFAX
eFax has grown to become one of the world's largest providers of Internet messaging services, Our appeal and success are built around"the widest selection of phone numbers; an easy way to send and receive faxes and voicemail by email; and a fast, reliable and secure communications network.
www.efax.com
PC tool to check RAM
Automatically check your memory configuration and find the exact RAM for your specific Windows computer. (Click link to "Check Your Computer.") http://www.memoryx.com/
RoboForm
Roboform memorizes your passwords and logs you in automatically,fills long registration and checkout forms with one click and encrypts your passwords to achieve complete security.
It also generates random passwords that hackers cannot guess.
www.roboform.com
Skype
Skype generates revenue through its premium offerings such as making and receiving calls to and from landline and mobile phones, as well as voicemail and call forwarding.
Skype is available in 28 languages and is used in almost every country around the world. http://skype.com/welcomeback/
Survey Monkey
SurveyMonkey is an online survey tool that enables people of all experience levels to create their own surveys quickly and easily. www.surveymonkey.com
MonmouthResourceNet is a free web tool providing a wide range of information about support, resources, and services for families in Monmouth County. MonmouthCares does not share the MRN subscriber list with 3rd parties. The information in MRN is kept as accurate as possible. Updates are made as new information becomes available.
