Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

Department of Human Services

Press Releases 2019

Dec
04
New Jersey Human Services Commissioner Johnson Statement on Trump Administration’s Harmful New SNAP Rule
Nov
22
Murphy Administration Recognizes National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
Nov
18
VIDEO: NJ SNAP Awareness Week - Norwescap Stuff the Bus Event in Phillipsburg
Nov
14
VIDEO: NJ Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson Visits Shiloh Baptist Church in Trenton as Part of NJ SNAP Awareness Week.
Nov
13
DHS Budget Listening Session Information
Nov
12
VIDEO: NJ SNAP Awareness Week - Shiloh Baptist Church
Nov
12
VIDEO: NJ SNAP Awareness Week - Grice Middle School Vice Principal
Nov
06
VIDEO: NJ Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson Kicks Off NJ SNAP Week.
Nov
06
VIDEO: La Vicecomisaria Elisa Neira, da por iniciada la semana de concientizacion de NJ SNAP en Nueva Jersey.
Nov
06
In this Season of Giving, NJ Human Services is Fighting Hunger by Connecting People to New Jersey's Food Assistance Program
Nov
01
NJ DHS Comment Letter on Revision of Categorical Eligibility in SNAP
Oct
31
Statement by Commissioner Johnson on the Passing of Former Congressman Bill Hughes
Oct
28
Blindness Awareness Month - Teacher of the Visually Impaired and Orientation & Mobility Specialists
Oct
22
People with Disabilities Help Employers Increase their Bottom Line, Improve Worker Retention
Oct
10
Governor Murphy Outlines Comprehensive Statewide Plan to Address Lead Exposure in New Jersey
Oct
07
N.J. Human Services Launches New Family Planning Benefit
Oct
03
New Jersey Human Services Launches Vision Assistive Technology Program in Trenton
Oct
03
Murphy Administration Restores New Jersey’s Role in Refugee Resettlement
Sep
25
NJ DHS SNAP Rule Change Comment Letter
Sep
25
N.J. Human Services Calls on Trump Administration to Withdraw Plan to Cut Food Assistance Eligibility
Sep
20
Murphy Administration Announces $8 Million Commitment to Help County Jails Treat Opioid Addiction
Sep
17
NJ Human Services Continues Free Naloxone Efforts by Providing the Opioid Antidote to Homeless Shelters
Sep
12
New Jersey Human Services Announces Wage Increase for Professionals Who Support Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Sep
10
NJ Human Services Awarded Nearly $1 Million in New Funding to Protect Older New Jerseyans
Sep
09
NJ Human Services Hosts Fifth Annual Suicide Prevention Conference
Sep
05
Murphy Administration Announces $54 Million Investment in Child Care
Sep
04
Murphy Administration Boosts Payments for Families & Individuals in Need
Aug
30
Murphy Administration Marks Overdose Awareness Day; Urges New Jerseyans to Take Action
Aug
23
NJ Human Services Invests Nearly $4 Million in Combatting the Opioid Epidemic
Aug
15
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Requiring Lactation Rooms in Certain Public Facilities
Aug
14
Newark Water Resources
Aug
06
Murphy Administration Leading Multi-Agency Efforts to Save Lives With Naloxone
Aug
05
Acting Governor Oliver Signs Legislation Assisting Hard of Hearing Community
Aug
02
First Lady Tammy Murphy, Department of Health, and Department of Human Services Highlight Success During National Breastfeeding Month
Jul
26
Video: NJ Human Services Highlights Medicaid Hepatitis C Benefits Ahead of Sunday’s World Hepatitis Day
Jul
26
Video: NJ Human Services’ Aging Services Director on Beating the Heat
Jul
18
NJ Human Services Issues Heat Recommendations for Older New Jerseyans & People on Certain Medications
Jul
15
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Combat Opioid Crisis
Jul
10
En el día de la Independencia el Gobernador Murphy presentó nuevas medidas que promueven la Integración de los Inmigrantes y Refugiados
Jul
09
Human Services Commissioner Names New Medicaid Director
Jul
04
On Independence Day, Governor Murphy Announces New Measures to Advance Immigrant and Refugee Integration
Jul
02
State Benefits Recipients Get Free or Discounted Admission at more than 85 New Jersey Arts and History Organizations
Jun
28
NJ Human Services Trains Health Care Providers to Treat Opioid Addiction
Jun
28
Five Students Awarded Scholarships during New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Annual Blind and Visually Impaired Awareness Night
Jun
27
Human Services Launches Secure Internet Registry for Psychiatric Advanced Directives
Jun
21
NJ Human Services on Tuesday Distributed More Than 16,000 Naloxone Packs to Reverse Opioid Overdoses
Jun
20
New Jersey Honors Refugees to Mark the State’s First World Refugee Day
Jun
11
El gobernador Murphy anuncia la distribución gratuita de naloxona en todo New Jersey el 18 de junio
Jun
07
Governor Murphy Announces Free Naloxone Distribution Throughout New Jersey on June 18
May
31
Governor Murphy and Legislative Partners Introduce Bill Package to Protect the Affordable Care Act in New Jersey
May
15
N.J. Human Services Awards Teens for Creativity in Celebrating Support from Parents or Loved Ones
May
15
New Jersey Human Services Honors the Department’s Police Officers as Part of National Police Week
May
13
NJSave Wins National Innovation Award
May
10
Governor Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, New Jersey Departments of Health and Human Services Recognize National Women’s Health Week
May
08
Governor Murphy Signs Legislative Package to Combat New Jersey’s Maternal and Infant Health Crisis
Apr
29
Commissioner Johnson’s Testimony Before the Assembly Budget Committee
Apr
25
NJ Human Services: Syringe Access Programs in Asbury Park and Atlantic City to Offer Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction
Apr
24
NJ Human Services Makes It Easier for Residents At-Risk of Homelessness to Get the Help They Need
Apr
11
Governor Murphy Signs Mental Health Parity Legislation
Apr
10
Murphy Administration Invests $6 million in Health Information Technology to Address the Opioid Epidemic
Apr
09
Murphy Administration Expands Effort to Reduce Opioid Prescribing
Apr
01
New Jersey Medicaid Removes Prior Authorization Requirements for Opioid Addiction Treatment Medication
Mar
13
At Trenton Nurture NJ Roundtable, First Lady Touts Investments in Governor’s Proposed Budget to Combat Maternal and Infant Health Crisis
Mar
07
Governor Boosts Care for Co-Occurring Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Conditions
Mar
07
Commissioner Johnson: Protecting Older Adults from Financial Scams
Feb
20
A Call for Entries: 2019 New Jersey Teen Media Contest Celebrates Family
Feb
19
Investments to Combat Opioid Epidemic and Boost Recovery Supports
Feb
11
Bergen County Partners with New Jersey Hearing Aid Project
Feb
08
Murphy Administration: Increased Child Care Rates Now in Effect & First Child Care Improvement Grants Awarded
Feb
06
New Jersey Department of Human Services Announces New Medicaid Innovation Office Aimed at Improving Quality, Delivery & Value of Care
Feb
06
Murphy Administration Committed to Ending the HIV Epidemic
Jan
31
Governor Murphy Announces Thousands of New Jersey Women Benefitting from Restoration of $7.5 Million for Women’s Health Care and Family Planning Services
Jan
25
New Jersey Health Care Leaders Praise Governor Murphy’s New Medicaid Initiatives to Strengthen New Jersey’s Fight Against Opioid Epidemic
Jan
23
Governor Murphy Announces New Initiatives to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
Jan
23
First Lady Tammy Murphy Announces Nurture NJ Campaign, Reinforces New Jersey’s Commitment to Maternal and Infant Health
Jan
18
Department of Human Services to Host Free Eye Screening in Burlington County
Jan
18
N.J. SNAP Recipients Receive February Benefits
Jan
15
A Look at Year One of the Murphy Administration at New Jersey Human Services
Jan
14
Departamento de Servicios Humanos de NJ: Los beneficios de SNAP de febrero serán emitidos el 17 de enero
Jan
11
February SNAP Benefits to be Paid January 17
Jan
08
Murphy Administration Announces NJ Preschool Development Collaboration Initiative