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Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Commission (CICRFC) This week Governor Corzine will graciously host DHS and the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Commission ( HYPERLINK "http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/catill/cicrf1.htm" CICRFC) for a celebratory event in his Outer Office. The news: this year alone the Commission provided more than $8 million to relieve the burden of catastrophic medical expenses for 337 families. The CICRFC was created in 1988 because the state recognized that families of all incomes can be faced with exorbitant, uncovered medical expenses for their children. Families with, or without, insurance are vulnerable to extraordinary medical bills. Division of Mental Health Services (DMHS) On November 28th, Mental Health America released the report ‘ HYPERLINK "http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/state-ranking" Ranking America’s Mental Health: An Analysis of Depression across the States’. In the study, NJ was ranked number 3, as one of the healthiest states relative to cases of depression and suicide rates. On November 30th, the state certified more than  HYPERLINK "http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/Press-2007/DTBcertify.html" 150 mental health professionals who were trained specifically to provide counseling during disasters. NJ is the first state in the nation to provide such comprehensive preparation for deployment during major emergencies. Trainings will be held monthly throughout the state. DHS Office of Human Resources Operational Excellence As announced in a July e-update, DHS’ Chief of Psychological Services,  HYPERLINK "http://dhsportal.dhs.state.nj.us/default.aspx" Dr. T. Stephen Patterson, Ph.D., ABPP was recently presented with the Association of Psychology and Post-doctoral Internship Centers ( HYPERLINK "http://www.appic.org" APPIC) Award for Excellence in Internship Training. Over the course of his 35-years with the department, Dr. Patterson has helped train over 500 psychologists. DIVISION NEWS Division of Addiction Services (DAS) The first meeting of the Intoxicated Drivers Resource Center ( HYPERLINK "http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/das/idrcshel.htm" IDRC) Task Force was held on November 28th. The members will meet every other month to shape recommendations to improve the Intoxicated Drivers Program’s regulations and to consider existing policies regarding the 12-hour and 48-hour IDRCs. Also, DAS reminds readers to  HYPERLINK "http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/HolidayAlcoholHelpHints.pdf" Celebrate the Holiday Responsibly. Division of Family Development (DFD) Commissioner Jennifer Velez and DFD’s Director, Jeanette Page Hawkins, last week urged low- and moderate-income working families to apply for the expanded Earned Income Tax Credit ( HYPERLINK "http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/EITCflyer2007.pdf" EITC) when filing their federal and state 2007 income taxes. In the FY’08 budget,  HYPERLINK "http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/approved/20070305.html" Governor Corzine expanded the EITC program to mirror the federal eligibility requirements. More details can be found on the DFD  HYPERLINK "http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/EITC.html" website. Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) The December ‘ HYPERLINK "http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd/newscenter/DDDToday12_07.pdf" DDD Today’ is now available online. This issue includes a Partner Profile on Thomas Baffuto, Executive Director of The Arc of NJ, and a feature on its Diabetes Project which includes materials to inform individuals, their caregivers and staff about diabetes prevention and management. Division of Disability Services (DDS) DDS reminds readers to be alert to violations of  HYPERLINK "http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/9899/Bills/PL99/182_.HTM" The Snow Removal Act – a state law that requires businesses or individuals with public parking to clear areas designated as handicapped parking within 48-hours of snowfall. The statute, signed in 1999, prevents plows or people shoveling from using these areas for dumping removed snow. Penalties range between $200 and $500. Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DDHH) The December 2007 DDHH Monthly Communicator is now available  HYPERLINK "http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddhh/Publications/MCDec07.pdf" online. 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