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.