ࡱ> <:=!` pbjbj\\ .(>>p $ X| ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ >  h<]~ ~ ]]~ ~ ] ~ ~ ]~ Pd g",(0X,   S  X]]]]   DHS e-update for the week of October 29, 2007 COMMISSIONERS CORNER Last week I participated in our departments first Fall budget forum this year. I look forward to these forums as a way to personally connect with our constituency. It is an opportunity for dialogue and constructive criticism; an honest and often moving experience that always leaves me proud of the work we all do. Ultimately, we wish we could do more -- for more people -- if we had more resources. We heard from direct care workers, substance abuse and mental health service providers, family support organizations, parent groups, child care providers and families of children with disabilities. Without exception, each presented valid and thoughtful impressions of programming and services. And all of them were strong champions for their respective issues. Earlier this month,  HYPERLINK "http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/index.ssf?/base/news-12/1192249926216030.xml&coll=1" Governor Corzine asked Cabinet members to analyze our budgets for any savings we could find. With an anticipated $3 billion deficit, all of state government will be required to economize. How the savings are achieved is the real challenge with which were faced. For this reason, its essential that we hear from our advocates and other stakeholders about their needs. As we craft our departments proposed budget for FY09, we carry the messages of these individuals to the table carefully evaluating each suggestion, taking stock of our resources and making responsible recommendations. This year, our decisions will be exceedingly difficult. All of us at DHS appreciate the involvement of everyone who attends the budget forums. Your conscientious participation and advocacy helps us immensely in our efforts to develop a responsive and prudent budget proposal. DIVISION NEWS **REMINDER** The DHS Fall budget forums began last week. A  HYPERLINK "http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/Interim%20Budget%20Forum%20Flyer%20%20DirectionsFY097FALL.doc" full list of forums and directions is on the  HYPERLINK "http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/index.html" DHS website. Office of the Governor Noting that October is National Disability Employment Awareness month, Governor Jon S. Corzine signed  HYPERLINK "http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/approved/20071026.html" Executive Order No. 87 creating the New Jersey Council on Access and Mobility. The council will work to make the most efficient and effective use of State resources to ensure that the elderly, disabled and transportation disadvantaged have access to community based transportation services. Division of Mental Health Services (DMHS) The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital will take place on Thursday, November 1st. The new hospital will replace the current facility, originally built in 1876. The invitation-only event will highlight not just the new facility infrastructure, but a change in the delivery of care to psychiatric patients with a stronger focus on wellness and recovery; therapeutic programming and community inclusion. DHS/DCF Latino Advocacy and Advisory Committee In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month and as recommended by the Governors Working Group on Latino Affairs, DHS and the Department of Children and Families have created a Social Services task force to address the manner in which the state can work collaboratively with Hispanic community-based organizations to provide more efficient services under existing programs to people with limited English proficiency. The Latino Advocacy and Advisory Committee will be comprised of members representing a variety of organizations and interests within the Latino community. DHS Office of Public Affairs and Community Outreach DHS has had great success with the cell phone drive for Domestic Violence shelters. The campaign will end on Friday, November 2nd. For more information email or call  HYPERLINK "mailto:kinya.williams@dhs.state.nj.us" Kinya Williams, 609-984-2897. Your comments and suggestions for content are welcome, as are constituent correspondences or inquiries. Please address to:  HYPERLINK "mailto:dhs_commissioner@dhs.state.nj.us" dhs_commissioner@dhs.state.nj.us. To be removed from the DHS e-update distribution list, please  HYPERLINK "mailto:nicole.brossoie@dhs.state.nj.us" email Nicole Brossoie with remove from distribution in the subject line. 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