Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs

Cumberland County

Addressing Social Determinants of Health through Family Advocate Support in Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties

Posted in Cumberland County, Gloucester County, IMPACT Blog, Salem County, Social Services Delivery

Authors: Madeliene Alger, Kristin Curtis, and Priyal Shah The Family Strengthening Network (FSN), an initiative (project) of the United Advocacy Group, is a non-profit organization working in Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties to empower families in achieving their goals by pairing each family with a Family Advocate (FA) free of charge. The FA collaborates with… continue reading

Strengthening South Jersey Families: Reflections from a 10-Year Evaluation of the Whole Family Approach

Posted in Cumberland County, Gloucester County, IMPACT Blog, Salem County, Social Services Delivery

By: Mavis Asiedu-Frimpong, Madeliene Alger, Carla Villacis A few months ago, the Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs was asked to participate in a Family Impact Seminar focused on how to better support low-income families across New Jersey. These seminars are targeted specifically for legislators across the State, and it was perfect timing for… continue reading