Union County Division of Youth Services

04/09/2020

We are here for our families.

03/30/2020

Tips to Stay Engaged While Practicing Social Distancing

03/27/2020

COVID-19 Revised WIC Approved List

https://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/wic/participants/use-wic-checks/index.shtml

03/27/2020

Did you lose your job or have your hours reduced as a result of COVID-19? Businesses across New Jersey need thousands of workers for immediate hire. Learn more about who is hiring in your community.

Need help finding a job that's a good fit for you? You can enter some key terms into the search box that will help narrow down the list. You can type in the type of job(s) you're interested in (for example: Home Health Aide, Cashier, Delivery Driver). You can also type in your town or county to see some places hiring near you. If you're looking to work for a specific company, type their name in the search box.

Employers in critical industries should submit information about openings with urgent hiring needs related to COVID19 at jobs.covid19.nj.gov/intake.
375 employers have posted more than 41,000 jobs!

Source:
STATE OF NEW JERSEY COVID-19 JOBS AND HIRING PORTAL: https://jobs.covid19.nj.gov/

Did you lose your job or have your hours reduced as a result of COVID-19? Businesses across New Jersey need thousands of workers for immediate hire. Learn more about who is hiring in your community.

03/26/2020

03/25/2020

News release from Public Information:

The Union County Division of Social Services has adjusted the hours of operation for its Elizabeth and Plainfield offices effective immediately, for Union County residents seeking assistance with food, shelter, and Medicaid health care.

Assistance is available in Spanish and English.
Until further notice, the new hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The offices are closed on Fridays.

In order to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, residents are encouraged to conduct business with the two offices by phone:
Elizabeth Office: 908-965-2700.
Plainfield Office: 908-791-7000.

As needed, in-person service is also available at both offices:
Elizabeth Office: 242 Westminster Avenue.
Plainfield Office: 200 West Second Street.
Visitors must observe recommended guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Any documents on paper may be submitted by drop box, located in the lobbies of both offices.

Members of the public with other questions can call the Union Department of Human Services Action Line at 888-845-3434 or 908-558-2288, and leave a voice message in Spanish or English.
The phones monitored and voice messages are returned during Action Line hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For additional information and updates on all Department of Human Services programs during the COVID-19 outbreak, including mental health and family crisis resources visit online at ucnj.org/departments/human-services.

Updates on all Union County services impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak are available online at hucnj.org.

UCDHS Action Line Rapid, personal assistance with any question, complaint or concern about services is operational for both English and Spanish speaking callers. Calls are being accessed remotely t…

03/24/2020

New Jersey Society for Public Health Education (NJSOPHE)
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Sharing a message from our colleagues at the NJ Office of Emergency Management on rumor control:

Rumors can easily circulate within communities during a crisis. Check out FEMA's Rumor Control Page: https://lnkd.in/gWq5R3x

Stay informed and please get your information from credible sources.

08/28/2019

The Family Crisis Intervention Unit (FCIU) supports families dealing with family conflict in relationship to school refusal. Call and speak to a counselor today at (908) 558-2520.

08/21/2019

The first day of school is quickly approaching, and as a parent you may have some back to school concerns on what you can do if your child doesn't want to go to school. Call the Family Crisis Intervention Unit (FCIU) today at (908)558-2520 # youth

08/19/2019

The first day of school is just weeks or days away. Here are some ways to ease back-to-school anxiety:

Create Routine.

Stay Positive.

Manage Expectations.

Acknowledge when the anxiety becomes more than "normal" anxiety".

Encourage Social Participation.

Goal Setting and Achievement.

08/14/2019

Our Family Crisis Intervention Unit (FCIU) is a case management referral services for families, school administrators, law enforcers, and more.

Our goal is to provide the appropriate level of service for our clients and their families.