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While parents and caregivers raising children with mental health, emotional and behavioral challenges continue to struggle with the question of whether or not to treat their children with psychotropic medication, NJPC is committed to providing them with appropriate education and … Continued
Defend NJ’s Immigrant Trust Directive
New Jerseyans are safer when local police aren’t forced to perform federal immigration enforcement. New Jersey Parents Caucus (NJPC), along with 45 other community organizations, has joined with the ACLU as they filed a brief this month in federal court … Continued
2021’s Best & Worst States to Raise a Family
Raising a healthy, stable family sometimes requires moving to a new state. And the reasons for moving are often similar: career transitions, better schools, financial challenges or a general desire to change settings. Wants and needs don’t always align in … Continued
School Funding in New Jersey: A Fair Future for All
Evaluating school funding fairness and effectiveness in New Jersey under the School Funding Reform Act (SFRA). Read the report:
Grandfamilies and COVID-19: Families of Unique Origins Face Unique Challenges
https://www.rwjf.org/en/blog/2020/11/grandfamilies-and-covid-19-families-of-unique-origins-face-unique-challenges.html?rid=0034400001rlx5aAAA&et_cid=2304436
PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS PLEASE PARTICIPATE
The New Jersey Parents Caucus (NJPC) is conducting an online research study about children’s mental health diagnoses. We hope to better understand the experiences of our children during this difficult time. Your participation involves completing an online questionnaire which will … Continued
Special Education Items of Interest – Fall 2020
School Discipline is Racially Biased and Increases Misbehavior: School discipline that punishes minor misbehavior may increase adolescents’ misconduct and lead to racial inequalities in school discipline.
Childhood Mental Health – Items of Interest – Fall 2020
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child: the one mistake you want to avoid: Advice from a child therapist A sensory guide for friends, families and professionals: Can I tell you about sensory processing difficulties? Depressed or anxious teens risk heart attack … Continued