NJDHS leadership testified in front of the Senate Budget Committee this afternoon. @cmrchanj.bsky.social spoke on how @mikiesherrill.bsky.social's budget proposal addresses federal funding cuts while maintaining essential services. 🔗 To read his testimony, click here: nj.gov/humanservice...

Appreciate the opportunity to have important discussions like today’s Assembly budget hearing, especially on big issues like HR 1. Thanks to the legislators for the conversation & partnership. Thanks to my staff for their support & thanks to the advocates: always great to meet people we serve!

Innovation has helped us dramatically expand lifespans. I joined a room of entrepreneurs, healthcare pros, researchers, and corporate partners at SciTech Scity's meeting to talk about innovating for longer HEALTHspans - helping people thrive with dignity their entire life.

NJ Human Services Announces Disability Mortality and Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee “This Advisory Committee represents an important step forward in our ongoing work to strengthen oversight, accountability, & support across our system” Cmr. @cmrchanj.bsky.social. www.nj.gov/humanservice...

👮🏻‍♀️🚔Today @cmrchanj.bsky.social swore-in the newest recruit, Faith Mascari, into the NJ Human Services Police Force. Human Services Police protect the people of the state with a focus on children, families, individuals with disabilities and special needs.

💰 April is #AbleToSaveMonth! ❓ Considering opening a savings account, but worried about losing eligibility for public programs? 💰 #NJABLE allows individuals with disabilities to save tax-free. 🔗 See how you can #SaveWithAble today! savewithable.com/nj/home.html

Enjoyed the chance to chat with NJHCQI about priorities at @njhumanservices.bsky.social. We all need to work together to adapt to the coming changes & appreciated the chance to share- partnership & collaboration are key to serving the people of NJ well. shorturl.at/WZwWo

I came to NJ-I came to @njhumanservices.bsky.social -because this is a Department that shows up for people. I see the heart of this department in everything we do. Getting sworn in as Commissioner is an extraordinary honor, & reaffirms my commitment to serve NJ with dignity, compassion, & respect.

Appreciated hearing from the DDD Self-Advocacy Council about their work to educate med students & advocate for language access - in a week when I had some critical meetings, this may have been my favorite. Hearing from people directly should always be the center of our work.

Thanks to Gov McGreevey & NJ Reentry Corp for including me on today's fantastic panel of physicians. Trauma should inform all of our actions, programs and policies. We should always look to build trust, dignity, and respect at @njhumanservices.bsky.social

At Human Services, our leadership team is filled with dedicated women whose talents and experience make our Department better every day. I'm grateful to work with this outstanding team, and I appreciate everything they do in service of the people of New Jersey.

💜 During #WomensHistoryMonth, our video series: “Women Leading the Charge - NJ Human Services” highlighted NJ Department of Human Services women leaders advancing child care, health care, food assistance & more. 📹 Watch the full series below to hear their stories. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Ribbon cuttings & giant scissors are great to see, but more importantly people--on the worst days of their lives--can come to this @rutgershealth.org University Behavioral Health Center facility for a calm, safe place to get help.

This morning, @cmrchanj.bsky.social and Dep Cmr Michael J. Wilson joined leaders and volunteers at @tcnj.bsky.social for a mass evacuation training. Led by @njhumanservices.bsky.social OEM, participants toured how the shelter would be set up and learned skills for assisting in a major emergency.

Appreciate all our great partners and volunteers this morning at @tcnj.bsky.social for the mass evacuation training exercise--partnership is so important for a safe and effective emergency response. Grateful to @njhumanservices.bsky.social Office of Emergency Mgmt for planning & coordinating!

Helping ensure everyone can connect. Governor @mikiesherrill.bsky.social’s budget expands communication access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing New Jerseyans.

💜 It’s #WomensHistoryMonth! Our “Women Leading the Charge – NJ Human Services” series spotlights NJ Department of Human Services women leaders whose voices reveal the heart & purpose behind this work. 📹 This week we hear from Deputy Commissioner for Aging and Disability Services Kaylee McGuire.

Thanks to the NJ Council on Developmental DIsabilities for hosting me this week at their public meeting. I so appreciated hearing the voice & stories from self advocates, families, advocates, staff, & other council members. Looking forward to continued partnership w/this engaged & passionate group.

Thank you to the very good boys and girls who serve with the Human Services Police force. Extra scratches behind the ears for all!

💜 It's #WomensHistoryMonth! Our “Women Leading the Charge – NJ Human Services” series spotlights @NJDHS women leaders advancing child care, health care, food assistance & more. Their voices reveal the heart behind this work. 📹 This week: Johanna Calle, Director of the Office of New Americans.

📝Applications are available for the @njhumanservices.bsky.social Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s 2026-2027 scholarship program. Applications and supporting documentation must be emailed by or before April 30. 📅 🔗 Visit bit.ly/4s5PaJ9 to learn more.

@njhumanservices.bsky.social' #NaloxoneDirect gives first responders and harm reduction agencies and others the chance to request direct shipments of naloxone, anytime they need it, at no charge. 🔗Register and submit requests here: bit.ly/3bSnEgC #StopOverdoses #Naloxone

💜 Yesterday was #InternationalWomensDay. NJDHS continues to highlight our video series, “Women Leading the Charge-NJ Human Services,” spotlighting DHS women leaders advancing child care, health care, food assistance and more. 📹 Now we hear from DDHH Exec Dir Elizabeth Hill. #WomensHistoryMonth2026

Want to make a difference in the lives of deaf and hard of hearing children? Become an ASL Deaf Language Associate! 🔗 Send your resume to [email protected]. Include your SLPI or ASLPI rating score, if available.

This was a fun interview!

🎥 A look at the importance of #Medicaid to New Jersey individuals with disabilities and their families: "They're going to hurt a lot of people and potentially kill people as a result of the potential cuts." #MedicaidMatters #MedicaidSavesLives #NJFamilyCare

📢 @njhumanservices.bsky.social IS HIRING, including for the positions of Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Legal & Regulatory Affairs, and Assistant Commissioner/Chief Operating Officer. 🔗For open employment opportunities, please visit: www.state.nj.us/humanservice...

@mikiesherrill.bsky.social has officially declared March to be #DevelopmentalDisabilitesAwarenessMonth in NJ! This month seeks to raise awareness and celebrate people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and caregivers, throughout NJ. #DDAwareness2026

I'm really enjoying going around the state to meet & listen to the people who serve New Jersey's residents! Thanks to the NJ Child Support Council for inviting me to speak at your conference.

It's #NationalCaregiverDay. @NJDHS thanks all caregivers for providing dedicated support to ppl w/ disabilities, older adults & those who are chronically ill, often at great cost to themselves. For resources & supports visit: www.nj.gov/disabilities...

The @njhumanservices.bsky.social Commissioner has a unique part to the job – swearing-in new recruits to the Human Services Police. Today, for the 1st time, I administered the swearing-in of Eric Weigel. HSP protects our state’s most vulnerable individuals & I am honored to be part of this process.

“I want to lead this department because I know – through all of these programs – our work here in Human Services saves lives.” I shared this today with the NJ Senate Judiciary committee in my confirmation hearing. I'm grateful for their vote of confidence & advancing my nomination.

Language is never neutral. The increasing use of a slur directed at people w/ intellectual/developmental disabilities isn't edgy or provocative - it's disrespectful & brings real harm to people who deserve dignity. Deputy Commissioner Kaylee McGuire & I share our concerns in @njdotcom.bsky.social

Read an op-ed from @cmrchanj.bsky.social and Dep. Cmr. Kaylee McGuire expressing concern about renewed use of a slur aimed at people with intellectual and developmental disabilities: "We ask every New Jerseyan to remember that dignity is not optional." www.nj.com/opinion/2026...

📲 Help is available! NJ Department of Human Services’ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services connects you to multiple hotlines & helplines which provide phone help, counseling, crisis intervention, addiction support and resources to individuals needing emergency assistance.