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The Intersection of Social Work and Libraries: A Southern New Jersey Perspective for Expansion

Authors: Kristin Curtis, Kiersten Westley, Amanda Ekelburg This report builds on the assessment of the New Jersey State Library’s Social Work Informed Library Services in New Jersey (SWILIBS-NJ) Pilot Program in Middlesex, Monmouth, and Somerset counties and provides exploratory research in and implications for Southern New Jersey.

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

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

The Clayton Model program, WRI’s evaluation, and the Comprehensive School-Based Mental Health Services approach in NJ

Authors: Celine Thompson, Amanda Ekelburg, Madeliene Alger There is increased focus nationally and in the state of New Jersey on approaches and initiatives that will address school-based mental health. Among these is the collaborative work of the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) and the Rutgers Center for Comprehensive School Mental Health. Their work includes… continue reading

Clayton Model Year II Evaluation Findings

Authors: Celine Thompson, Amanda Ekelburg, Madeliene Alger, Kiersten Westley WRI is in Year III of a five-year evaluation of the Clayton Model, a social emotional learning program in schools. This brochure provides high-level evaluation findings from the Year II period.