Britnee N. Timberlake

Mom. Wife. Advocate. NJ State Senator representing District 34 Follows, Retweets, & Likes Do Not Signify Endorsement

[Britnee N. Timberlake @NJSenTimberlake]

@Ty63844540 Please send an email to my chief of staff, Ricky Stephens at [email protected] with the following information:

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[New Jersey @NJGov]

NEW JERSEY: Today is the LAST DAY to register to vote before the November Election

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[New Jersey Housing @njhousing]

Three hours left to submit your application! If you're an owner of a three- to 30-unit rental property, you could be reimbursed for missed or reduced rent payments that were a result of COVID-19. Learn more and start your application: https://t.co/qY10m2AtQE

[NJHumanServices @NJDHS]

💵 🏠New Jersey residents can now apply for money to help pay housing costs if they have been unable, or will be unable, to make payments due to the ongoing pandemic.
💻 For more information and to see if you qualify, visit:
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[New Jersey Housing @njhousing]

LAST DAY TO APPLY! Applications for the SLEG Program close at 4 PM today, but don't wait till the last minute to start your application. Give yourself plenty of time to finish and make sure you have all your documents in order before you begin: https://t.co/xSZ1MazZCY

[Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver @LtGovOliver]

Are you behind on your rent due to #COVID19? @njhousing has grants to reimburse your landlord on your behalf. Encourage your landlord to find out if they’re eligible for #NJHMFAGrants!

Learn more at: https://t.co/ESOxz2Yh1u
#NJRentRelief

[MHANJ @MHANJ1]

The pandemic isn't over, but we've come a long way. You are not alone. If you're struggling emotionally, we encourage you to reach out to us. #njhopeandhealing #covidsupport #mentalhealthmatters @NJDHS

[Britnee N. Timberlake @NJSenTimberlake]

Thank you, @FirstLadyNJ for hosting this conversation. Together we can continue to make changes to create a better future for New Jersey's mothers and babies.

[Tammy Murphy @FirstLadyNJ]

In just 2.5 years, we’ve made great strides to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in NJ. While we still have more work ahead of us, we are setting a standard for care that will serve as a national model.

[Britnee N. Timberlake @NJSenTimberlake]

.@Speight4NJ @AswTucker and I hosted a prenatal summit two years in a row, with featured speakers like @FirstLadyNJ & @LtGovOliver. The event was so successful &so many women-from expecting mothers to those with children up to age 3-left feeling restored, confident, & informed

[Tammy Murphy @FirstLadyNJ]

Q11: Before we close, let’s put a spotlight on your best practices. Tell us about a program of yours that has shown to improve outcomes for mothers and babies of color! #NurtureNJ #HealthEquityNJ

[Britnee N. Timberlake @NJSenTimberlake]

Join in the conversation by being a voice to the voiceless. Be apart of the change.

[Tammy Murphy @FirstLadyNJ]

Q10: How can individuals following along help improve health and birth equity in NJ? #NurtureNJ #HealthEquityNJ

[Britnee N. Timberlake @NJSenTimberlake]

As an expecting Black mother & legislator, I have used my voice & lens to bring light to the inequities that exist in the healthcare community. Expecting Black mothers' voices are pushed to the side during delivery & leading up to. I use this lens to legislate on their behalf.

[Tammy Murphy @FirstLadyNJ]

Q9: #COVID19 has exacerbated existing health inequities, leading to significant disparities in COVID-19-related health outcomes for Black communities. How is your organization working to address these inequities? #NurtureNJ #HealthEquityNJ

[Britnee N. Timberlake @NJSenTimberlake]

We are available to help all of our constituents via email, phone, Facebook (https://t.co/3IIVJ3X7zF), &our website (https://t.co/ZEgvycmJmj). Although the way we interact has changed because of #COVID19, our work has not stopped. We will continue to serve the people in LD34.

[Tammy Murphy @FirstLadyNJ]

Q8: #COVID19 has disrupted the way we deliver care. How has your organization adapted your programs & services during the #COVID19 pandemic? #NurtureNJ #HealthEquityNJ

[Britnee N. Timberlake @NJSenTimberlake]

One major social determinant of health is housing. Housing determines access to education, childcare resources, &more that impact daily life. That is why I proposed "The People's bill," A-4034, to help families in need of housing assistance in the midst of the #COVID19 pandemic.

[Tammy Murphy @FirstLadyNJ]

Q7: Let’s talk social determinants of health—transportation, access to health insurance, child care, & more. How is your org tackling SDOH to better support the health of NJ’s mothers and babies? #HealthEquityNJ

[Britnee N. Timberlake @NJSenTimberlake]

We amplify the work of people of color by demanding #diversity and #inclusion in all fronts because, without these elements, we can never fully capture the needs of the community or best understand how to create solutions through policy. #NurtureNJ #HealthEquityNJ

[Tammy Murphy @FirstLadyNJ]

Q6: What steps has your organization taken to amplify the work of people of color? #NurtureNJ #HealthEquityNJ

[Britnee N. Timberlake @NJSenTimberlake]

Through the introduction of powerful pieces of legislation like Bill A-3115, which was signed into law by the Governor in 2019, we can work to eliminate implicit bias, but there is certainly more work to be done. #NurtureNJ #HealthEquityNJ

[Tammy Murphy @FirstLadyNJ]

Q5: What steps has your organization taken to address systemic racism and implicit bias? #NurtureNJ #HealthEquityNJ

[Britnee N. Timberlake @NJSenTimberlake]

Through outreach, advocacy, and teamwork with @GovMurphy and all of my colleagues in the legislature, we can work to make these changes happen. #HealthEquityNJ #NurtureNJ

[Tammy Murphy @FirstLadyNJ]

Q4: #NurtureNJ is developing a strategic plan to reduce maternal mortality & morbidity by 50% over 5yrs & eliminate racial disparities in birth. How do you see your org fitting into that work? #HealthEquityNJ

[Britnee N. Timberlake @NJSenTimberlake]

There are many things we can do, but first, we must #listen. That is why I introduced the “Listening to Mothers Survey Act” (A-1837) requiring the NJDOH to establish a survey to evaluate and improve maternity care access and services across the board. #HealthEquityNJ #NurtureNJ

[Tammy Murphy @FirstLadyNJ]

Q3: New Jersey has among the worst maternal and infant health disparities in the country. From your perspective, how can we tackle systemic racism to improve maternal & infant health equity in NJ? #NurtureNJ #HealthEquityNJ

[Britnee N. Timberlake @NJSenTimberlake]

Q2: With the help of my district office, we represent the needs of the people in LD34. In the future, our state will lead the way in maternal & infant health; mothers need to know their voices are valued. #NurtureNJ #HealthEquityNJ

[Tammy Murphy @FirstLadyNJ]

Q2: We will keep working on maternal & infant health until New Jersey becomes the safest & most equitable place in the country to deliver & raise a baby. To the people you serve, what does that future look like? #NurtureNJ #HealthEquityNJ

[Britnee N. Timberlake @NJSenTimberlake]

A1: I'm Britnee Timberlake: mother, daughter of a U.S. Veteran and a former educator, and Assemblywoman proudly representing the 34th legislative district (East Orange, Orange, Montclair & Clifton).
#NurtureNJ #HealthEquityNJ

[Tammy Murphy @FirstLadyNJ]

Q1: Tell us about yourself! What does your organization do in New Jersey? #NurtureNJ #HealthEquityNJ

[Britnee N. Timberlake @NJSenTimberlake]

@FirstLadyNJ Thank you for hosting this important conversation.