There are more than 34 million people in America who are food insecure. “Food Insecure” is not simply about being “hungry” - to be food insecure means that someone lacks regular access to sufficient and nourishing food. While every region in the country is home to families who face hunger, rural communities like many of the ones served by Norwescap, are often hit. Reasons for this are many - rural and semi-rural areas can be “food deserts,” a term to describe lack of access due to constraints … [Read more...] about Norwescap Put the ‘Action’ in “Hunger Action Month”
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A Million Reasons to Celebrate
Norwescap has been on a mission to increase food security in the region for many years. Our Food Bank has been operating since 1985 to support needs in Hunterdon, Warren and Sussex counties. We know that food equality shouldn’t mean a choice between paying rent or putting food on the table. When creating financial stability, we have found it is critical to address hunger as the first obstacle Concern about food insecurity has been a growing issue for Warren County, and this is increasing as … [Read more...] about A Million Reasons to Celebrate
Continue ReadingNorwescap Named Central Jersey Hub of The Regional ACEs Collaborative
While many of Norwescap's team members who work with young children and families may be familiar with ACEs, it is not a well-known acronym. ACEs stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences, a concept coined in the early 1990s to recognize a nationwide problem. The focus in on a range of traumas impacting a child, how those traumas might follow them through life, and the means to neutralize trauma with positive experiences, nurturing support, and loving relationships. Some of the most common ACEs … [Read more...] about Norwescap Named Central Jersey Hub of The Regional ACEs Collaborative
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July 2021 Hi, my name is Daiquiri H. I am a divorced recovering alcoholic mother of an amazing young man. Because of my ACE’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences), choices, and decisions I made throughout my life, I went from acting irresponsible for my past actions to being accountable today. Turning my past pains into my present passion and future purpose was key. After a decade of working on my recovery, learning about myself, gaining sobriety and spiritual stability, I became honest, … [Read more...] about Daiquiri H.
Continue ReadingSpotlight: Susan Longcor, Norwescap Head Start & Early Head Start, Nurse
By: Gillian Baakman, Staff Writer May sixth is national nurses day, and if 2020 taught us anything, it is that the world relies onnurses. Though we have all dealt with a challenging year, those in the health department havegenuinely excelled and given us hope this past year.Norwescap recognizes those in the health field and would like to thank all the nurses out there.We would also love to thank our own Susan Longcor, who is Norwescap's Head Start/ Early Head Start school nurse.Susan … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Susan Longcor, Norwescap Head Start & Early Head Start, Nurse
Continue ReadingIs the Pandemic Getting in the Way of My Child’s Emotional Development?
The question that seems to be asked most among parents these days is: Are masks, social distancing, and the lack of interaction with other children stunting my kid’s social and emotional development? The short answer, according to experts, is no. Most neurotypical kids are going to be just fine, even if we’re all still wearing masks and keeping our distance from one another a year from now. Most socialization for children occurs organically through their interactions with caregivers, Erika … [Read more...] about Is the Pandemic Getting in the Way of My Child’s Emotional Development?
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