Dr. Stephen Cha

Father, physician, Commissioner @NJDHS.

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Great discussions at New Jersey's Age-Friendly Grants Program Convening, where leaders and partners came together to strengthen communities for older adults. Dep. Cmr. @KayleeMcGuire_ highlighted the importance of collaboration in advancing age-friendly initiatives across N.J.

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The Child Care Assistance Program is fully reopened for all eligible families seeking child care assistance.
An additional $18M in the Gov’s budget will help support approximately 77,500 children & keep the program open under current enrollment trends
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.@NJDHS’ DDHH Executive Director Elizabeth Hill will be presenting at the “2026 Inclusive Mental Health Symposium: Transforming Care: Inclusive Mental Health Practices for People with Disabilities” on 6/18 from 11:15AM-12:15PM.

🔗 Register here https://t.co/HC4TvvYGmT

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More than 800,000 New Jerseyans rely on #SNAP.
Federal changes to SNAP could reduce benefits for some families, decrease participation, and have a broader impact on NJ’s economy.
🔗Learn about how federal changes may affect your SNAP benefits: https://t.co/tCV8cSzboG
@CmrChaNJ

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Today, the New Jersey Reentry Corporation joined University Hospital for an urgent H.R. 1 Medicaid Compliance Conference focused on protecting healthcare coverage.

330,000 New Jerseyans could lose Medicaid, while 47,000 may loose SNAP in any month. The conference addressed exemptions, community-engagement requirements, documentation, automated verification, and the significant barriers facing returning citizens, veterans, individuals in recovery, and people with serious health conditions.

NJRC is developing an 80-hour workforce-readiness and digital-literacy program with credential-based instruction and verifiable attendance to help eligible participants satisfy Medicaid and SNAP requirements.

We are grateful to University Hospital and to all of our honored guests, including Senate Majority Leader @SenMTeresaRuiz, Senator @SenJoeVitale (Chair, Health & Human Services), @SpeakerCoughlin, @NJDHS Commissioner Dr. Stephen Cha, Assistant Commissioner Greg Woods, Deputy Commissioner Valerie Mielke, and our co-host and sponsor, @UnivHospNewark President Carole Johnson.

Coordinated action, documented exemptions, qualifying community-engagement hours, and reliable verification can prevent eligible residents from losing essential benefits because of administrative barriers.
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70% of people in ICE detention have no criminal conviction at all.
Access to legal representation is not about guaranteeing a particular outcome – it's about ensuring everyone has their day in court.
🔗‍️https://t.co/YAnQ9oiR8U

[Dr. Stephen Cha @CmrChaNJ]

The advice that has always stuck with me - Just remember what you’re trying to do. Remember what you’re about.

[Dr. Stephen Cha @CmrChaNJ]

Impacting people's lives - the core of Human Services.

[Dr. Stephen Cha @CmrChaNJ]

N.J. attorneys: your expertise can make a difference. We need volunteers for Rapid Legal Response to provide support to New Jerseyans facing immigration detention and enforcement actions. Join us in advancing access to due process. Learn more: https://t.co/3u9pcRBsCj

[Dr. Stephen Cha @CmrChaNJ]

Due process is fundamental. Alongside @GovSherrillNJ & legislative leadership we're expanding legal support to residents facing detention/deportation to ensure access to representation & a fair hearing. No one should face such challenges alone. Learn more: https://t.co/Pz27bneD93

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The best prevention of eligible people losing Medicaid coverage would be for Congress to repeal H.R. 1. But until that's a reality, Human Services is working hard to improve our systems and engage with partners to mitigate harm to New Jersey.

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.@NJDHS leaders joined Assembly Majority Leader @LouGreenwald to visit Weisman Children’s to learn more about the organization’s work supporting children and families through specialized, community-based healthcare services.

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Helping families afford child care and build a stronger future. @GovSherrillNJ’s budget supports parents and gives children the strong start they deserve.

[Dr. Stephen Cha @CmrChaNJ]

Home & community based services are key to the dignity & health of so many, especially people w/ intellectual/developmental disabilities. Open discussions w/partners are so important; thanks to @njproviders for talking about the challenges & opportunities to serve NJ together.

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Human Services Launches Direct Care Professional Advisory Council
"We look forward to the valuable insights and collaborative efforts that will emerge from this Advisory Council," said @CmrChaNJ.
🔗 Read more at https://t.co/5Nc0SXGOiP

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.@NJDHS Commissioner @CmrChaNJ joined @onnewjersey this morning to discuss upcoming federal changes to NJFamilyCare/Medicaid and SNAP and what people need to know as changes take effect: “We’re here to help support people.”
🎥Watch here: https://t.co/kvybgPbcuA

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.@NJDHS Cmr @CmrChaNJ & DC @KayleeMcGuire_ visited the BOLD Age PACE site in Oceanport with the NJ PACE Association for a tour and discussion on the future of PACE in NJ.
🔗Learn more here: https://t.co/AEaXdcTULt

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❄️Need A Cooling Center?

🌡️☀️Today's oppressive heat will feel 100+ degrees!

@NJ211 is a great resource for cooling center location information throughout New Jersey.

🔎 Visit their website for a location in your town.

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To highlight #OlderAmericansMonth, DoAS Dep. Director Melissa Chalker visited grantees of the Age-Friendly Grants Program. @BBBSCNNJ, Toms River Department of Senior Services and Age-Friendly Ocean County all held events to promote making New Jersey a better place to grow older.

[Dr. Stephen Cha @CmrChaNJ]

NJ could lose up to $6B under HR1, which slashes Medicaid & SNAP. I’ll keep pushing for repeal, but we must also adapt and protect families. See our latest analysis of funding losses and families affected. Read the report now: https://t.co/Np2durD5WS