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The Burlington County
Board of Social Services will be closed Friday, December 23 2011
and Monday December 26, 2011 in observation of Christmas. We
will also be closed on Monday, January 2nd, 2012 in observation
of New Year; Monday, January 16, 2012, in
observance of Martin Luther King Day; and Monday, February 20th, 2012, in
observance of President’s Day.
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Earned
Income Tax Credit
(EITC)
Program
The
EITC is a tax credit for lower income workers who meet certain
rules. Apply if you worked full or part time in 2011 and
earned less than $49,000. Both the federal and state have EITC
and you may be able to receive a combined credit.
Dial
211 or 877-652-1148 to find out where you can get free help filing
your taxes.
For
general information the following web sites can be helpful:
Internal
Revenue Service
www.irs.gov/eitc
or
call 1-800--829-1040
NJ
Division of Taxaiton
www.njtaxation.org
1-866-698-9065
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.FOOD STAMP
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE. To Apply for Food Stamps on
line go to New Jersey's Human Services Department
by clicking below:
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(follow prompts)
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New Gretna Area
Residents
The New Gretna
Outreach Worker will now be in your area the fourth Tuesday of each
month.
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Burlington
County Board of Social Services
Anti-Discriminaton
and Equal Employement Opportunity
The
Burlington County Board of Social Services does not discriminate wghen
hiring and prmoting on the basis of race, color, creed, national origa=in,
polictical or religous opinions or affiliations, ancestry, age, marital
status, sex affectional or sexual orientations, liability for services in
the Armed Forces of the United States, or on the bass of a
disability or perceived disability
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Welcome
2012 !!
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WINTER
WEATHER
WARNINGS
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Term |
Description |
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Winter
Storm
Watch: |
 Issued
when conditions are favorable for the development of
hazardous weather elements, such as heavy snow or sleet,
blizzard conditions, significant accumulations of freezing
rain or drizzle, or any combination thereof. Watches are
usually issued 12 to 48 hours in advance of an event. |
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Winter
Storm Warning:
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Issued when hazardous winter weather conditions are
imminent or very likely, including any occurrence or
combination of heavy snow, wind-driven snow, sleet, and/or
freezing rain/drizzle. Winter Storm Warnings are usually
issued for up to a 12-hour duration, but can be extended
out to 24 hours if the situation warrants. The term “near
blizzard” may be incorporated into the “winter storm
warning” for serious situations which fall just short of
official blizzard conditions. |
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Blizzard
Warning: |
Issued
for winter storms with sustained winds or frequent gusts
of 35 miles per hour or greater and considerable falling
and/or blowing snow reducing visibility to less than 1/4
mile. These conditions are expected to last at least 3
hours. |
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Heavy
Snow
Warning: |
Issued
for expected snowfall amounts of 4 inches or more in 12
hours or 6 inches or more in 24 hours. Snow is the only
precipitation type expected. |
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Ice
Storm Warning:
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Issued when damaging
ice accumulations are expected during freezing rain
situations;walking and driving becomes extremely
dangerous. Ice accumulations are usually 1/4 inch or
greater. |
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Sleet
Warning:
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Issued when
accumulations of sleet covering the ground to a depth of
1/2 inch or more are expected. This is a relatively rare
event.
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Severe
Weather:
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Issued when the
forecasters wants to follow up a blizzard blizzard. |
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HELP
WITH
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
IF
YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW EXPERIENCE AN
INCIDENT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HELP IS
AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY THROUGH CALLING
EITHER THE BURLINGTON COUNTY DOMESTIC
HOTLINE AT 871-7551 OR THE STATE’S
DOMESTIC HOTLINE AT 1-800-572-7233.
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All Assistance Programs are Equal
Opportunity Programs. If you believe you have been discriminated
against because of race, color, age, national origin, sex or
handicap, you may write to: Daniel Boas,
Burlington County Board of Social Services, 795 Woodlane Road, Mount
Holly, NJ 08060, Or
Phone (609) 261-1000, ext 374 or Hearing Impaired, Please Call (609)
261-5645.
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Business
Hours!!
Burlington
County Board of Social Services hours are Monday to Friday from 8.00
a.m.to 5:00 p.m.
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Fast Facts for Managing
Holiday Stress
Holidays, traditionally thought of as a time for grand celebrations,
can be especially difficult for those indivuals with substance abuse
and mental health disorders. It is important to dvelop
strategies to assist with combating holiday stress, remaining safe,
and keeping healthy. Please keep the following:
Stay in Contact with close friends and family. Having positive
supportive people in your life cn evoke a sense of comfort and calm.
Set limits - If you are feeling vulnerable (overwhelmed, angry,
tired, sad, etc.), it's OK to say no to an eventm or go late and
leave early.
Set boundaries - Stay away from the people, places, and things that
are not emotionally healthy for you - even if this includes family
members.
Be conscious of social messaginng that depicts alcohol as relaxing
and fun. Be aware that alcohol is a depressant drug that can
exacerbate existing mental health disorders.
Read prescription bottle labels to ensure that alcohol will not
cause a negative reaction.
Know the facts about alcohol - Alcohol affects each person uniquely,
and it can have a different effect each time you drink.
It takes about an hour to metabolize a standard drink. A
standard drink is considered a 12 oz. beer, a 5 oz. glass of wine,
or a drink with 1 1/2 oz of hard liquor. Drink per drink, each
beverage contains the same amount of concentrated alcohol.
Don't drink and drive - Even one drink can affect reaction time,
concentration, and motor coordination Even though you think
you may be driving safely, alsohol prevents you from using good
judgment and making quick decisions.
These tips are for
informaiton only. If a mental healthy crisis arises, there are
screening scenters in every country. Call 211 for
locations. If an addiction emergency arises, call 911 or speak
with an addtion specialist at the Addictions Hotline of New Jersey
at 1-800-238-2333.
You
can go to New Jersey's Facebook (http://facebook.com/NJDHS)
and YouTube pages to find out more about addictions and mental
healthy challenges during the holidays.
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EPSDT
A
healthy child is a happy child, the
EPSDT Program, through NJ Medicaid,
provides free health care in the form
of regular medical checkups and
immunizations. Please consult
the schedule below. If you need
assistance making an
appointment, call 609-261- 1000, x 285
Checkups:
Birth to 6 weeks
2 months, 4
months
6months, 9 month
12 month, 15 months
18 months, 24
months.
Then 1 visit a year to age
21.
Immunizations:
2,4,6,15 & 18 months, are
recommended. Scheduled birth through 18 months, 4 to 6 years, 11 to
12 years, 11 to 16 years
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