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Serving more than one million of New Jersey's most vulnerable citizens, DHS serves individuals and families with low incomes; people with mental illnesses, disabilities or special needs; and parents needing children’s healthcare, child care or facing catastrophic medical expenses for their children.
Commissioner Jennifer Velez, Esq. Office of the Commissioner 222 South Warren Street PO Box 700 Trenton, NJ 08625-0700 609-292-3717

Commissioner Jennifer Velez, Esq Office of the Commissioner 222 South Warren Street PO Box 700 Trenton, NJ 08625-0700 609-292-3717 Commissioner Commissioner Jennifer Velez, Esq. Office of the Commissioner 222 South Warren Street PO Box 700 Trenton, NJ 08625-0700 609-292-3717

Commissioner Jennifer Velez, Esq. Office of the Commissioner 222 South Warren Street PO Box 700 Trenton, NJ 08625-0700 609-292-3717

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05/23/2013 - ASBURY PARK, N.J. – In support of Governor Christie’s commitment to help New Jersey’s most vulnerable residents, the Christie Administration today announced that more than 700 Section 8 Special Admissions Housing Choice Vouchers have been provided to date to low-income families displaced by Superstorm Sandy.
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05/16/2013 - Marking National Nursing Home Week, Health Commissioner Mary E. O'Dowd and Human Services (DHS) Commissioner Jennifer Velez today recognized residents and patients in long term and post-acute care settings, the dedicated staff who care for them and the families who support their loved ones.
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05/16/2013 - The New Jersey Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma today honored Prestige Media Productions, Petco, Johnson & Johnson and the Salvation Army for their efforts to create an environment of support for the mental health and wellness of their staff.
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