Unifying Government & Community to Support Next Gen | Let’s Talk Kids

What Americans NEED to Know About Food Insecurity (Food Bank CEO Reveals All) | Let’s Talk Kids

Elizabeth McCarthy, President and CEO of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, explains the purposes and services provided by modern Food Banks in America, as well as the current state of SNAP Benefits, child nutrition programs, and Food Insecurity / Hunger in New Jersey and across the country. Learn more about the Community FoodBank of NJ below! https://cfbnj.org/ [https://cfbnj.org/] - Community FoodBank of NJ https://cfbnj.org/find-foods-services/ [https://cfbnj.org/find-foods-services/] - Find Food Services through CFBNJ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ. SOCIAL & WEB LINKS LTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnj [https://linktr.ee/ltkacnj] Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.org [http://acnj.org/] * ACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ [https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/] * ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/] * ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/ [https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/] PODCAST LINKS * LTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnj [https://linktr.ee/ltkacnj] CONTACTS * mcoogan@acnj.org [mcoogan@acnj.org] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of ACNJ * vjabon@acnj.org [vjabon@acnj.org] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

Why SNAP Benefits are *NECESSARY* | Let’s Talk Kids

Lisa Pitz, Director of Hunger Free New Jersey, shares unique insights and growing concerns regarding Food Insecurity in the state and country as a whole. This episode covers everything from the inner workings of Food Pantries, to the future of SNAP Benefits. Learn more about Hunger Free New Jersey below! hungerfreenj.org [https://hungerfreenj.org/] - Hunger Free NJ www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/recipients/stay/ [https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/recipients/stay/] - Learn More about SNAP Benefits lsnj.org [http://lsnj.org/] - Legal Services of New Jersey VIDEO OUTLINE 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - What is Hunger Free New Jersey & Lisa’s Backstory 04:32 - Hunger Free NJ Programs, Enrollment, & Eligibility 12:36 - Food Insecurity in New Jersey Families 16:45 - “Farm to School” Programs in NJ 19:01 - What are SNAP Benefits & How are they changing? 29:54 - Who is most affected by SNAP changes? How can they find help? 32:45 - Lisa’s wishlist for the next 10 Years & Food Pantries for College Students 40:30 - How to get involved in Food Pantry donations or volunteering 43:42 - Outro ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ. SOCIAL & WEB LINKS LTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnj [https://linktr.ee/ltkacnj] Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.org [http://acnj.org/] * ACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ [https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/] * ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/] * ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/ [https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/] PODCAST LINKS * LTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnj [https://linktr.ee/ltkacnj] CONTACTS * mcoogan@acnj.org [mcoogan@acnj.org] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of ACNJ * vjabon@acnj.org [vjabon@acnj.org] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

Helping Teens *FIGHT STRESS & FIND HOPE* | Let’s Talk Kids

Diane Travers, Senior Director of NJ4S Essex, speaks about how her organization has worked with schools to directly meet the ever-changing mental health needs of the next generation of students as well as their parents and teachers. NJ4S clinicians host events and workshops covering a variety of topics such as anti-bullying, substance abuse prevention, financial literacy, healthy communication, absenteeism, and more. Learn more about the NJ4S Essex below! https://www.familyconnectionsnj.org/nj4s/ [https://www.familyconnectionsnj.org/nj4s/] - NJ4S Essex OUTLINE 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - The Purpose, History, and Functionality of NJ4S Essex 16:38 - Topics that NJ4S Events Cover & How to Contact 23:23 - Increase in Students’ Mental Health Challenges 33:25 - How NJ4S Clinicians Work With Kids, Schools, and Organizations 49:34 - Positive Results of NJ4S Essex Endeavors 01:02:04 - NJ4S Mindfulness Strategies 01:07:05 - How Parents can Contact NJ4S 01:13:34 - How NJ4S helps the Younger Generation 01:33:37 - Diane’s 10 Year Wishlist 01:39:15 - Outro ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ. SOCIAL & WEB LINKS LTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnj [https://linktr.ee/ltkacnj] Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.org [http://acnj.org/] * ACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ [https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/] * ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/] * ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/ [https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/] PODCAST LINKS * LTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnj [https://linktr.ee/ltkacnj] CONTACTS * mcoogan@acnj.org [mcoogan@acnj.org] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of ACNJ * vjabon@acnj.org [vjabon@acnj.org] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

How Parent’s Health Affects Children’s Health | Let’s Talk Kids

Andrea Martinez-Mejia, Executive Director of the Greater Newark Healthcare Coalition, discusses the importance of many aspects of mental and physical well-being that are overlooked in New Jersey and the United States, as well as how Healthcare systems can be improved to better address these issues for families at risk. Learn more about the Greater Newark Healthcare Coalition below! https://greaternewarkhcc.org/ [https://greaternewarkhcc.org/] - Greater Newark Healthcare Coalition https://www.newarkmom.org/ [https://www.newarkmom.org/] - Newark Mom OUTLINE 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - What is the Greater Newark Healthcare Coalition? 05:48 - Andrea and GNHCC’s motivations & the Covid-19 Pandemic 08:00 - What other organizations work with GNHCC? 12:56 - How does GNHCC connect parents with resources? 21:41 - Lead Poisoning in New Jersey children 29:21 - Rise in Illness and Importance of Vaccinations 34:05 - Modern Mental Health of Teens and Parents 46:43 - Chronic Diseases in Children in the U.S. 51:49 - How to improve Healthcare systems in NJ 1:11:32 - Outro ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ. SOCIAL & WEB LINKS LTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnj [https://linktr.ee/ltkacnj] Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.org [http://acnj.org/] * ACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ [https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/] * ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/] * ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/ [https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/] PODCAST LINKS * LTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnj [https://linktr.ee/ltkacnj] CONTACTS * mcoogan@acnj.org [mcoogan@acnj.org] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of ACNJ * vjabon@acnj.org [vjabon@acnj.org] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

Communicating with and Supporting Fathers | Let’s Talk Kids

David Sims, Director of Stakeholder Engagement at Safe Babies Court Team, discusses Child Protective Services and how the system has been improved and can be further improved in its treatment of fathers; what initiatives exist for supporting fathers and how case workers can better communicate with fathers. Learn more about FELLAS below! https://pmch.org/fellas/ [https://pmch.org/fellas/] - FELLAS Fatherhood Program https://www.njsafebabies.com/ [https://www.njsafebabies.com/] - Safe Babies Court Team  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itY28vyWt74 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itY28vyWt74] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ. SOCIAL & WEB LINKS LTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnj [https://linktr.ee/ltkacnj] Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.org [http://acnj.org/] * ACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ [https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/] * ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/] * ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/ [https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/] PODCAST LINKS * LTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnj [https://linktr.ee/ltkacnj] CONTACTS * mcoogan@acnj.org [mcoogan@acnj.org] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of ACNJ * vjabon@acnj.org [vjabon@acnj.org] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ