Creating Community Solutions
February 8, 2013 Leave a comment
n Economic Opportunity:GED Assistance Program
For Males & Females between 16 – 21 years old
$50 Stipend every other week
Flyer HERE
Contact Ms. Yancey
Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm
(856) 365 – 8989 x 116
January 29, 2013 Leave a comment
The authors of the book Almost Home: Helping Kids Move from Homelessness to Hope; were at the Cherry Hill Public Library on Monday January 28th @ 7pm. This book features stories of children facing homelessness, the myriad of related issues tied homelessness,and the manner in which each youth was helped by the wonderful staff at their local Covenant House. The stories focused on six youth from areas near and far such as New Jersey, Texas, Vancouver, and Alaska.
The book’s authors Kevin Ryan & Tina Kelley were on hand to sign books and meet with the public. They gave great insight into the process by which they gathered information on Almost Home’s six featured youth. They also shared their thoughts on the how to solve some of the problems tied to homelessness.
A wonderful young woman named Nayasia shared her inspirational story with those in attendance. Nayasia is a Camden success story who , with the help of the staff at Covenant Houses Camden & Atlantic City, was able to turn her life around in many ways. She signed copies of the books along side the authors with her beautiful little daughter on her lap. (In my book she wrote “Anything is possible! Nayasia”)
Many thanks to Jen Williams of Covenant House Atlantic City & Camden for spreading the word!
January 17, 2013 Leave a comment
The Community Planning & Advocacy Council was happy to have Kevin Murphy give a presentation to the Aging & People w/ Disabilities Subcommittee in January. Mr. Murphy, who represents the New Jersey Division of Aging Services, made the Committee aware that the Division is looking for agencies in Camden County that would be willing to serve as Provider Agencies for the services tied to the Global Options Waiver.
For more regarding the requirements and other basic information, please use the blue link below. Documents include the application, policy memorandums, and a Power Point presentation as a Provider Enrollment Overview. Click HERE.
Other Information can be found at
www.nj.gov/health or at (800) 356 – 1561
December 19, 2012 Leave a comment
Please visit our statewide Covenant partner’s website www.acnj.org to access resources about how to talk to children about violence and manage the impact of media coverage, as the news continues to be full of difficult images and conversations.
Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences go out to all who have been impacted by this tragedy.
December 14, 2012 1 Comment
On Friday December 14th the Community Planning & Advocacy Council-CPAC hosted an event entitled Building Effective Parent-Provider Partnerships at the Camden County Boathouse.
The goals for the event included increasing understanding about the Camden County Covenant for Children, Youth and Families; Increasing understanding about the family success approach and values; examine how a parent-provider partnerships can be enhanced to support family success; and to learn about opportunities for parent leadership in your community.
CPAC would like to thank the Family Success Centers throughout the county, the Camden County Board of Social Services, the Center for Family Services, Genesis Counseling Center, Family Intervention Services, The Division of Child Protection and Permanency, Camden County Parent Council, and Janus Solutions.
December 4, 2012 Leave a comment
On November 28th CPAC and the Homeless Network Planning Committee- HNPC conducted a “Housing Barriers Service Fair”, an event hosted by Cathedral Kitchen.
Nearly twenty agencies, each providing a service tied to housing, took part in the Housing Barriers Service Fair and made themselves available to clients seeking housing in Camden County. The services included housing, legal advice, credit counseling, resume & job training, “life skills”, public assistance, drug & alcohol counseling, and more.
Many thanks to following providers for taking part in the event: Camden County Board of Social Services, Camden County Community Development, Center for Family Services, Nehemiah Group, Opportunity Reconnect, Volunteers of America Delaware Valley, Center for Family Services, Twin Oaks, COSTAR Behavioral Health , Project H.O.P.E., VA Camden Clinic, Camden County Board of Social Services, Second Chance Outreach, Wiley Christian Adult Day , Clarifi, The Genesis Economic Self-Sufficiency Program Camden Center for Fathers, Respond Inc., Joseph’s House, Beneficial Bank, and VERY SPECIAL thanks to (the entire staff at) Cathedral Kitchen for hosting the event!
Also thanks to Harold Miller of VOA’s Homeless Outreach Team (H.O.T). Harold is the Chairperson of the HNPC’s Outreach Subcommittee.
November 27, 2012 Leave a comment
This posting is in response to a request at the pre-bid meeting for the 2013 Juvenile Justice Commission/Youth Services Commission RFP
November 15, 2012 Leave a comment
The Community Planning & Advocacy Council-CPAC would like to make known that the 2013 Camden County Youth Services Commission Request For Proposal is available today after 12:00, November 15, 2012. Please note that the Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting is being held on Monday November 19, 2012 at 10:00 at CPAC, 2500 McClellan Ave, Pennsauken, NJ 08109 in Conference Room B.
October 23, 2012 Leave a comment
The Camden County homelessness Continuum of Care; known locally as the Homeless Network Planning Committee or HNPC, was pleased to welcome Congressman Robert Andrews (D-NJ 1st District) on Tuesday, October 23rd to the Meadows at Pyne Poynt in North Camden.
Congressman Andrews, who has long supported the causes and work of our continuum began his visit with a tour of the facility. The Meadows at Pyne Poynt is an Ingerman site where Respond Inc. provides social services to the residents. During the tour, Mr. Andrews met Mr. Samuel Gonzalez; a formerly homeless individual who is now a proud and successful tenant of the Meadows. Gonzalez shared his inspirational story with the Congressman and granted him a special tour of his housing unit. Andrews also took some time to honor Respond Inc.’s “Clean and Green Team”.
Congressman Andrews then welcomed questions from the various constituents in attendance. The Congressman was joined by a panel that included CPAC President and CEO Catherine DeCheser; Respond Inc. CEO Wilbert Mitchell; Camden County Freeholder Scot N. McCray; and the Honorable Mayor of the City of Camden Dana Redd. The panel was introduced by Gino Lewis; Director of Camden County Community Development and newly elected Chairperson of the HNPC.
Congressman Andrews addressed questions from HNPC members about federal funding for homelessness and housing programs known as McKinney Vento Programs and the issue of sequestration. He also spoke on other issues such as services for senior citizens, the availability of student loans, poverty, the re-entry population and the upcoming Presidential elections.
CPAC and the Homeless Network Planning Committee would like to thank Kelly McKenna of Ingerman, the National Alliance to End Homelessness, Monarch Housing, HNPC Chairperson Gino Lewis of Camden County Community Development, Wilbert Mitchell of Respond Inc., The Camden County Board of Freeholders, the Office of Mayor Dana Redd, and Congressman Rob Andrews for making this event so worthwhile.
October 19, 2012 Leave a comment
For her tireless leadership and insight in serving as Chair of the Camden County Homeless Network Planning Committee (HNPC) from 2009 through 2012. And as Co-chair of the HNPC from 2006 through 2009.
With sincere gratitude from the
Community Planning and Advocacy Council
And Membership of the HNPC
and Camden County and Camden City Continuum of Care
