Human Services Advisory Council

Increase knowledge of and stay informed on resources and events that are available to support yours and your neighbor’s needs.
Platform for voicing your input to influence local and state decision making
Offers a sense of community support
Opportunity for professional development and networking for job openings or career advancement

Increase knowledge of and stay informed on resources and events that are available to help you provide appropriate referrals
Platform for making announcements and leading presentations to market your services, events, or workshop an idea
Network that can provide trainings and workshops on a wide range of local services and topics
Source of local data to support your program development
Source for letters of support
Platform for voicing your input to influence local and state decision making
Offers a sense of community to support you through your work
Opportunity for professional development and networking for job openings or career advancement

Established in NJ Administrative Code 10:2-1.1, a county Human Services Advisory Council is a county-based planning, advisory, and advocacy organization dedicated to meeting thehuman service needs of the local community. The HSAC seeks to facilitate, coordinate,aand enhance the delivery of human services through collaborative relationships within the county, and among the counties and private and State agencies.
The Salem County HSAC is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to review county-level human service activities and to serve as the primary vehicle for making local recommendations to assist both county government and the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ and New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ decision making; to identify the high priority human service needs for their community; to coordinate and improve services to the Departments’ target populations; to plan, coordinate, and implement Department initiatives at the county level; and to provide input to the Departments on funding priorities and allocations

The Salem County HSAC and its subcommittees meet regularly throughout the year
Host presentations, trainings, and workshops at meetings that support attendees with knowledge of resources and best practices for supporting those facing homelessness in our communities
Gather, review, and discuss data and trends to inform planning and decision making

HSAC General Membership: the first Tuesday of each month at 9AM virtually
Comprehensive Emergency Assistance System (CEAS) committee: Meets with the Continuum of Care (CoC) on the third Wednesday of every ODD month at 11AM virtually.
Food Security Committee: Visit the Food Security Committee page for more information

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