Summer is just around the corner. If your teen wants to work this summer, don't delay!

By now, nearly every person in America has heard about the unlawful reopening of Delaney Hall & the unprecedented arrest of Newark's Mayor Baraka. Newark became the epicenter for what ICE overreach and terror can look like in every city in America. 

Read more about the incident and ways NJ Alliance for Immigrant Justice are calling on everyone to fight back!

Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion for forced labor, commercial sex, or services. As one of the most densely populated and economically vibrant states, New Jersey serves as a hub for many different industries, making it both a destination and a source for human trafficking. 

Trenton, NJ – Last week Mercer County Executive Dan Benson signed an ordinance passed by the Mercer County Board of Commissioners, which establishes a new Mercer County Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.

Today's youth are facing unprecedented challenges to their mental well-being and supportive adults can make a significant difference in a young person's mental health journey. MHA's 2024 Supporting Young Minds Guides have been created to empower parents, caregivers, teachers and others to foster nonjudgmental environments. 

DDHH provides deaf and hard of hearing residents with resources for accessing services. The division also responds to a wide range of questions about accessibility and compliance with state and federal laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Users of the NJ TRANSIT Access Link rideshare partnership in Mercer County are now able to opt in to receive their rides through Lyft or Black and White Taxi as part of the Riders’ Choice Pilot Program.

The US Dept of Homeland Security announced it was accelerating processing for work authorization applications for certain migrants, as well as extending and redesignating Venezuela and Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which grants migrants employment authorization and temporary protection from removal. 

Dana Trotta, an 11th-grade Girl Scout, is leading a transformative initiative as part of her Gold Award project to address plastic recycling challenges in Hamilton. Aware of the environmental impact of plastics that aren't recycled properly, Trotta is focused on educating the community about recycling practices. 

Provides school administrators, teachers, staff, and concerned parents with basic information about working with traumatized children in the school system.

Provided by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

Mercer County - Department of Human Services