Young Women Without Limits

PregnantOAKLYN Teen Residential Home NEW JERSEY

Young Women Without Limits

Mission Statement: BUILDING NEW LIVES FOR PREGNANT TEENS

Goals and Objectives:

· Breaking the cycle of physical and mental abuse through pre-birth parenting classes and observing the new mother’s skills and behaviors

· Promoting higher self-esteem/self-confidence for mothers & babies

· Better bonding between mother and child and healthier relationships

· Educating pregnant teens regarding adoption/parenting options

· Healthier babies through quality pre-natal and post-natal care

· Observe and monitor new mothers for postpartum depression

· Helping teens to not give up on life achieve high school and college graduation

· Encouraging teen mothers to gain the necessary job skills to successfully attain high-paying and meaningful employment, Reduction?? and elimination of the pregnant woman’s drug and/or alcohol abuse to prevent devastating birth defects

· Helping teens to have master life skills training thereby allowing them to live independently

· Reduction in the rate of second teen pregnancies

Executive Summary

YWWL will reserve residences for first time pregnant teens and teens that have recently given birth that are homeless and their children. There is at present a demand for more space to facilitate those pregnant at-risk teens seeking shelter.

To make a concerted effort to unite these clients and their families we will network with the Department of Youth and Family Services, the Department of Health & Human Services, the Department of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, and other cooperative agencies.

YWWL will provide highly-successful educational, self-esteem and counseling services (life skills classes). We will also hire certified drug and substance abuse counselors and use former residents to facilitate daily NA recovery meetings. Para-professionals and peer counseling play a big role also. Our rehabilitation target is months, not years. Empowerment is a primary key to the success of our program.

YWWL will obtain comple te histories and profiles on all residents. We will provide regular o ngoing support groups and very close supervision of our at-risk teens. All of the residents will be required to save 70 percent of all money that comes into their hands. There will be clear and specific rules for conduct, their own as well as their children's. The children attend classes in our own pre-school or attend local elementary schools.

Agencies dealing with substance abuse and alcohol abuse treatment and our city's homeless have enthusiastically welcomed our initiative. The State of New Jersey has many shelters for the temporarily adult homeless. For pregnant teen homeless residents, especially those with a substance or alcohol addiction problem which serves to create and exacerbate their homeless condition, more needs to be done. We at YWWL believe our plan meets the needs of that special population.

Case Management

Upon arrival at YWWL’s facility, every new resident will meet with the case manager who will create background files and establish a signed LIFE IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT with each new resident to attain self-sufficient independent living. The contracts will map out a detailed chronology, enumerating and scheduling classes, appointments, and document reviews as needed. The case manager will also counsel mothers whose children will be going into foster care and will assist in planning, with the mother's assistance and agreement, a plan of action for demonstrating future parental fitness. She meets with each client at least once a week and is available every weekday on the premises should a client encounter a difficulty.

Using LIFE IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS, the residents will reduces their average length of stay, and be more prepared upon departure to lead a more productive life, and raise children better equipped to cope in society. This in turn will make it possible for us to serve more families, more effectively, with limited resources.

Independent Living Skills

These will be a vital necessity for most residents at the shelter. They will be presented at classes, lectures, or mini-courses and held weekly, bi-weekly or monthly as needed. Teacher will include staff members, personnel from social service agencies and volunteers. Presentations will include:

· Parenting skills · Nutrition · Home management

1. a. budgeting 2. b. consumerism 3. c. meal planning 4. d. tenant rights and responsibilities

· Drug and Alcohol Addictions

1. a. causes and indications 2. b. how and where to obtain help 3. c. self-esteem building

· Computer Skills · GED Preparation · SAT preparation, and community college enrollment

Residen ts will be able to enhance their living skills through participation in Job Training Programs, and other career preparation courses sponsored. The women will assist senior citizens at the local Senior Citizens Houses. Assistance includes cooking, cleaning, or visiting with the older residents. The Senior Citizens Houses will be local and transportation will be provided. They will be readied to eventually be relocated into transitional housing in other areas of the state prepared to also have branched out to other homes.

Skills will be also taught at a practical level by requiring each resident to undertake certain tasks necessary for the operation of the shelter. Duties range from simple responsibilities such as assuring that the aluminum cans and cardboard will be properly stored for recycling to the demanding role of receptionist in the shelter's front office.

Child Programs

A weekly parenting class/discussion is conducted. Ongoing, one-on-one infant and child development will be conducted daily.

Each woman will be responsible for her child. This will be strictly enforced and observed for the safety of the children and to encourage the women to be good mothers. However, during counseling and other programs selected for the women, they and their children will be involved

in structured learning programs, administered by staff , residents in training, and volunteers. After each school day there will be an hour of study time with tutoring by volunteers from local churches, colleges, and universities often ending with time for talk and fun with volunteers. The volunteers will serve as very good role models for the . Early evening there is an hour of supervised play.

The Life Enhancement Plus Program

YWWL will be linked with our Life Enhancement Plus Program to selectively choose residents having completed our program and will be totally committed to return to the work force. This program assists with initial housing and assurance of a job suited to their skills. This unique LEP+ program will be of the highest quality and will produce extremely good results. Women having already completed the program can be employed later in positions that pay them, and will also allow them to live independently in safe and secure housing.

Alumni Association

The Alumni Association will be comprised of all past residents who meet as a group twice a month. The Alumni members will assist residents in making a successful transition to independent living. They can stay contact though personal meetings and by telephone. They will be able to help ensure that housing is adequate and well maintained, that educational goals, both for the mother and are pursued, that dietary needs will be met, and that budgets are being be balanced. Alumni can also provide counseling on family management and relationships as well as advice or referrals for other services. They additionally may be equipped to lead AA and NA meetings off site.

Staff

As an organization serving pregnant teens and teen mothers, we will feel a compelling need to empower women in the operation of the shelter. Our staff will be ethnically diverse, and made up of initially several women either experienced or holding degrees in Sociology, and one experienced.

World Health Organization

Teen Pregnancy Assessment

World Health Organization Assessment

There is an urgent need for programs that address the safety, health and social needs of adolescent girls who become pregnant. Pregnant adolescents are vulnerable to serious health risks, social exclusion and loss of opportunities. Negative factors can contribute to poor nutrition and poor health for their babies and to a cycle of deprivation from one generation to the next. Adolescent girls, at the beginnings of adult life, have a special need for protection. A comprehensive response will include a continuum of care, as outlined in the WHO (World Health Organization) Making Pregnancy Safer initiative.1

This strategy for improving maternal and newborn health seeks to build political commitment and partnerships to expand the reach of the health system. It calls for human resources to be developed so that, even in remote areas, women give birth with a skilled attendant present.

Adolescent girls and their communities need programs to enable them to learn about and practice self-care, and access to maternal and child health services. In addition, regnant adolescents may need:

-financial support for health care and diet -credit / financial planning education -advice and help with breastfeeding -help to return to school or employment training -childcare facility and transportation -shelter and services if excluded from home, -contraceptive advice and supplies -support to stop smoking and or drug abuse prevention resources -counseling over options for adoption, or termination, where legal.

There has been little research into programs designed to improve care for pregnant adolescents. There is also a lack of evidence to say whether special clinics lead to improved outcomes. Adolescents who attended a young women's and teenage pregnancy clinic in the USA missed fewer antenatal appointments, underwent fewer Caesarean sections and delivered heavier babies. They received more follow up care and were more likely to breastfeed and, subsequently, to use contraceptives.2

A hospital based program in Portugal offered pregnant adolescents antenatal care,3 continuity of care and advice on nutrition, hygiene and preventing sexually transmitted diseases. Adolescents on this program had a reduced need for care in a high-risk newborn unit, and gave birth to heavier babies.

The USA Resource Mother for Pregnant Teens Program selected women with warmth and experience to provide social support through home visits to 1,900 primiparous adolescents.4 The focus was on antenatal care and on reducing risk factors (smoking, drug use and poor nutrition) and facilitated referrals to community and health services. Girls received better, antenatal care, earlier.

1. WHO. 2004. Action for Making Pregnancy Safer. 2. Bensussen-Walls W and Saewyc E. 2001. Teen-focused care versus adult-focused care for the high-risk pregnant adolescent: An outcomes evaluation. Public Health Nursing, 18, 424-435. 3. Silva M, Cabral H and Zuckerman B. 1993. Adolescent pregnancy in Portugal: Effectiveness of continuity of care by an obstetrician. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 81, 142-146. 4. Rogers M, Peoples M and Suchindran C. 1996. Impact of a social support program on teenage prenatal care use and pregnancy outcome. Journal of Adolescent Health, 19, 132-140.

U.S. National

Teen Pregnancy Data

National Teen Pregnancy Statistics

Almost 1,000,000 (one million) U.S. teenagers under the age of 18 become pregnant each year. Approximately 82% of these pregnancies are unintended. Fifty-Two percent of pregnant teenagers give birth, 8% have miscarriages, and 40% have abortions. The national rate is ninety- seven per 1000 women. (The Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI), Special Report: U.S. Teenage Pregnancy Statistics: With Comparative Statistics for Women Aged 20-24 (1999).) Although the rate of increase in both percentage and absolute numbers rose dramatically in the 1970s &1980s, data from this decade would indicate that the numbers have stabilized or dropped slightly.

Teen Pregnancy, Birth and Abortion Rates Pregnancies per Abortions/Births 1,000 Teenage Girls per 1,000 Teenage Girls

Source: National Center for Health Statistics, The Alan Guttmacher Institute, Centers for Disease Control.

Over forty percent of adolescents will become pregnant before reaching age twenty(41 percent of whites and 63 percent of nonwhites). By age 18, one in four young women(24 percent) will have a pregnancy. Of the total number of teen pregnancies, approximately half occur with eighteen & nineteen year olds. The United States has the highest teen pregnancy rate of any developed country. It is twice as high as England, France & Canada, three times as high as Sweden and four times as high as The Netherlands.

Teenage Pregnancy, Birth & Abortion Rates Click for Detailed Information Pregnancy Abortion Birth Year (per thousand) (per thousand) (per thousand) 1960 NA NA 15.3 1965 NA NA 16.7 1970 NA NA 22.4 1972 49.4 19.9 22.8 1975 63.1 32.1 23.9 1980 78.3 43.4 27.6 1985 89.6 45.9 31.6 1988 93.0 44.4 36.8 1990 99.2 43.8 42.5 National Center for Health Statistics, The Alan Guttmacher Institute, Centers for Disease Control.

Nearly one in five teenagers who experience a premarital pregnancy will get pregnant again within a year. Within two years, more than 31 percent will have a repeat pregnancy. Although not specifically related to teens, the increase of births to unmarried women has increased dramatically and this obviously contributes to the number of single parents households. Since 1960, births to unmarried women has increased more than 400 percent. In 1960, only 5.3 percent of all births were out of wedlock. By 1990, this had increased to 28.0. The percentage of births is disproportionately higher to educationally & economically disadvantaged mothers.

Although it is not inevitable, the daughters of teen mothers are likely to become pregnant as teens. It is estimated that as high as 75% of pregnant teens had mothers who were also pregnant while as an adolescent. The cost to our government for teen pregnancy is estimated by several different agencies. Various estimates put it as high as $50,000,000,000 annually, while the low side estimate is a staggering $25,000,000,000. This does not consider the cost of factors other than direct payments. Education, food subsidies, incarceration, WIC and other programs are not included, nor the costs in time and actual money contributed by charitable organizations.

Approximately $5 - $7 billion in state and federal money is spent each year on services related to teen parents. 46% of single mothers receive public assistance. Over 50% of the national AFDC budget is related to adolescent pregnancy. Of prison inmates between 15 & 19 years of age, 90% are products of an adolescent pregnancy. Of the top ten disciplinary problems confronting public school teachers, pregnancy is third.

School teachers rate top disciplinary problems 1940 1990 · Talking out of turn · Drug abuse · Chewing gum · Alcohol abuse · Making noise · Pregnancy · Running in the halls · Suicide · Cutting in line · Rape · Dress-code violations · Robbery · Littering · Assault

US News and World Report Basic Data: Congressional Quarter Researcher.

Three in ten teen mothers go on welfare within three years of the birth of their first child. Approximately 70 percent of all pregnant adolescents do not receive adequate prenatal care, when in reality, this is the group that needs the most care. The health risks to the baby are substantially greater. Nine percent of teen moths have low birth weight babies. Low birth weight babies are 40 times more likely to die in their first month of life than normal weight babies. The same risk factors that contribute to teen pregnancy also contribute to a high incidence of risk for HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Teens too often have poor eating habits, and may smoke, drink alcohol and take drugs, increasing the risk that their babies will be born with health problems. Pregnant teens are least likely of all maternal ages to get early and regular care. A teenage mother is more at risk of pregnancy complications such as premature or prolonged labor, anemia and high blood pressure. The risks are even greater for teens who are less than 15 years old.

Teenage Suicide Rates Suicides per 100,000 15-24 Year Olds

Source: National Center for Health Statistics.

Any correlation between the increased rate of teen suicide (300 percent increase since 1960) may not be exist. However, it is obvious that the influences experienced by today's teens manifest themselves in the list of current problems. The severity and number of problems is apparent - the solutions are far less apparent. One in three teen mothers drops out of high school. Teens may not have developed good parenting skills, or have social support systems to help them deal with the stress of raising an infant. Pregnancy and parenting is cited as a major reason for females dropping out of school. Eighty percent of females who become mothers before the age of eighteen don't finish high school and forty percent of females who give birth by age fifteen don't complete 8th grade.

More than nine in ten teens who give birth keep their babies. Very few consider the positive aspects of adoption. It seems obvious that all agencies need to do more to promote the value of adoption. None of these data address yet another victim of teen pregnancy. Hard statistics are difficult to locate, but information from various agencies, including Mary's Shelter, indicate that the father is nearly always older than the mother. Our data show that the younger the birth mother, the greater the age difference between herself and the father. In fact, many of these fathers are guilty of statutory rape, and yet most states do very little to prosecute.

The seldom discussed fact is that a percentage of the fathers accept the reality of what they have helped create at yet there are no programs to address their needs are assist them in facing their future in a responsible manner.

Laws Restricting Teenagers' Access to Abortion

Many states have considered or adopted laws that would prevent teens under 18 from obtaining an abortion unless they involve a parent or go to court. These laws take two forms: Some require a clinic or physician to obtain the consent of a teen's parent(s) before the teen's abortion; others require a parent(s) to be notified before the procedure. Although everyone hopes that teens can turn to their parents when faced with an unintended pregnancy, and in fact most teens do so, laws preventing teens from obtaining health care unless they can talk to a parent put their health and safety at risk and do not increase family communication.

Most Teens Voluntarily Involve Their Parents in Their Abortion Decision

A majority of minors who have abortions do so with at least one parent's knowledge. Based on a national survey of more than 1,500 unmarried minors having abortions in states without parental involvement laws, 61% of young women discussed the decision to have an abortion with at least one of their parents. The younger the teen, the more likely she was to have voluntarily discussed the abortion with her parent. In fact, 90% of minors under 15 involved a parent in their decision to have an abortion. A majority of teens who did not talk to a parent turned to another trusted adult. (Stanley K. Henshaw and Kathryn Kost, "Parental Involvement In Minors' Abortion Decisions," 24 Family Planning Perspectives 196, 200 (1992).)

Most Teens Who Do Not Involve a Parent Have Very Good Reasons for Not Doing So

The minority of teens who do not voluntarily consult a parent generally have good reasons not to. Many come from families where such an announcement would only exacerbate an already volatile or dysfunctional family situation. One study showed that 22% of teens who did not tell a parent about their abortion decision feared that, if they told their parents, they would be kicked out of the house. More than 8% feared that they would be physically abused because their parents had beaten them before. Of those who did not tell a parent, 12% did not live with either parent and 14% had parents who abused drugs or alcohol. (Henshaw & Kost.)

Experience shows that teens' fears are well-founded. For example, one of the very first teens who was forced to notify a parent under Colorado's parental notice law was kicked out of her home when her mother learned of the pregnancy. Her mother took the money the teen had saved for the abortion and threatened to disown her if she went through with the procedure. When the teen called the clinic to reschedule her appointment, she was living in a friend's car. Far from strengthening her family and helping her make an informed decision, the law ruined her relationship with her mother and left her homeless with an unwanted pregnancy. Her experience is far from unique.

Governmental Intrusion into Family Relationships Doesn't Create Stronger Families

For teens who feel they cannot safely turn to their parents, government coercion doesn't change anything. There is no evidence that mandating parental involvement actually increases the rate at which teens tell their parents about their pregnancies and planned abortions. (Robert Wm. Blum, et al., "The Impact of a Parental Notification Law on Adolescent Abortion Decision-Making," 77 American Journal of Public Health 619, 620 (1987).) As the New Jersey Supreme Court found when it held that state's parental notice law unconstitutional, a law "cannot transform a household with poor lines of communication into a paradigm of the perfect American family." (Planned Parenthood v. Farmer, 762 A.2d 620, 637 (N.J. 2000).)

Mandating Parental Involvement Jeopardizes Teenagers' Health

Teens already are more likely than older women to have later abortions, and restricting teens' access to abortion only causes further delays. For example, following enactment of Missouri's parental consent law, the proportion of second-trimester abortions among minors increased by 17%. (AGI calculations based on data from Vicky Howell Pierson, "Missouri's Parental Consent Law and Teen Pregnancy Outcomes," 22 Women and Health 47, 53 (1995).) While abortion is safer than childbirth, later abortions entail more medical risks and are more difficult to obtain because they are more expensive and fewer doctors perform them.

In addition, because mandating parental involvement in a teen's abortion decision can prevent teens from getting the abortions they want, it can lead to teens suffering the physical, emotional, educational, economic, and social costs of teenage childbearing.

The Leading Medical Groups Oppose Mandating Parental Involvement

Because these laws put teens' health and safety at risk and do not create better families, all of the major medical organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Society for Adolescent Medicine, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American Public Health Association, oppose laws mandating parental involvement in minors' abortion decisions.

These Laws Unfairly Single Out Those Pregnant Teens Who Choose Abortion

The risks of delayed and denied health care far outweigh the costs of permitting teens to consent on their own to abortion services. Every state in the nation has recognized this fact when it comes to teens who choose to continue their pregnancies and have children. For example, no state requires a young woman to obtain parental consent for prenatal care and delivery services; no state requires parents to be notified of their daughter's positive pregnancy test; all but five states allow a minor to place her child for adoption without parental involvement; and all states allow adolescents to consent to treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. It is only if the teen chooses to have an abortion that states seek to require parental involvement. If teenagers can consent on their own to services related to childbirth -- and even to delivery by cesarean section, a far more dangerous procedure than abortion -- there can be no health-related reason for denying them the right to consent on their own to abortion. (Heather Boonstra and Elizabeth Nash, "Minors and the Right to Consent to Health Care" 3 The Guttmacher Report on Public Policy 4, 6-7 (Aug. 2000).)

For Many Young Women, Going to Court for a Waiver Is Not a Real Alternative

In order to be constitutional, laws mandating parental involvement must allow teens to go to court to request a waiver of the requirement. But forcing young women who cannot turn to their parents to go to court and to reveal the details of their private lives to strangers causes them extraordinary fear, anxiety, and shame. Many teens are too scared of going to court and talking to a judge to make this a real alternative.

In addition, going to court and waiting for a decision from a judge can cause substantial delays. These delays not only increase the risk of the procedure, but, because the price of an abortion goes up substantially and fewer physicians provide the service as the pregnancy advances, the delay makes an abortion unobtainable for some teens.

For other teens, going to court jeopardizes their confidentiality, particularly in small towns where a young woman may be recognized by the judge or other court personnel. For example, in Massachusetts a young woman's intention to obtain an abortion was exposed when her sister's civics class came through the courthouse; another teen ran into a neighbor in the courthouse; another encountered her godmother who worked in the court. In Minnesota, anti-abortion activists sat in the court hallways and used yearbooks from the local high schools to identify the teens who came in for judicial waivers and expose their decisions to have abortions.

Teens’ Views about Shelter

The question of available shelter for pregnant teens or teen victims of homelessness becomes irrelevant if affected teens will not seek it, however. When teens themselves were asked about shelters in focus groups, they reacted skeptically. In the two teen focus groups, pregnant and parenting teen girls agreed unanimously that they would not seek shelter in order to escape a homelessness situation. The girls had very pessimistic views about shelters, citing lack of privacy, too many rules, and distance from family as negative factors.

Although some of the participants had stayed in a homeless shelter, it did not appear that most of the girls had formed their opinions based on first-hand experience. In addition, the girls did not seem aware that shelters specifically designed for youth or pregnant teens, or homeless teen mothers existed. Nevertheless, the girls were determined that they would never seek shelter at the risk of losing their support systems.

In addition to the views expressed by the teens, shelters reported that even pregnant/parenting teens that are aware of youth shelters do not want to use them for fear that their children will be taken by DYFS. Still other youth service providers reported that teens had told them they would never seek shelter.

Emancipation

During the course of interviews and focus groups, it became apparent that there was a certain amount of misinformation regarding emancipation laws. Some providers were under the mistaken impression that a minor became automatically emancipated if she became pregnant.

Emancipation in the United States

Emancipation is not available in every state in the United States. Where it is available, emancipation is a legal process by which minors can attain legal adulthood before reaching the age at which they would normally be considered adults (this is called the “age of majority”). The rights granted to legally emancipated minors might include the ability to sign legally binding contracts, own property, and keep one’s own earnings. However, each state has different laws governing emancipation and some states simply have no law or legal process concerning emancipation. In states where minors wishing to become legally emancipated will have to break new legal ground.

Emancipation in New Jersey

"Emancipated minor" means a person who is under 18 years of age but who has been married, has entered military service, has a child or is pregnant or has been previously declared by a court or an administrative agency to be emancipated.

L.1991,c.261,s.3; amended 1994,c.93,s.1; 1994,c.94,s.1.

Other than this the state of New Jersey does not have a juvenile emancipation statute by which it can grant the emancipation of a minor. The only statute in New Jersey that relates to the emancipation of a person under the legal age of adulthood is on that pertains solely to the termination of parental rights to a child by “an approved agency” such as a protective agency of the health and welfare, etc. This statute is entitled:

“TITLE 9 CHILDREN--JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURTS 9:2-18. Procedure to terminate parental rights”

…which states:

“6. An approved agency which is providing supervision of a child may institute an action in the Superior Court, seeking the termination of the rights of the parents of such child and the transfer of custody of such child to the agency. A prior surrender of custody as provided by Article II of this act shall not be deemed a waiver of notice or service of process in proceedings under Article III hereof. At least five days prior to the hearing, the plaintiff shall file with the court a written report as to all circumstances of the case.

L.1955,c.232,s.6; amended 1991,c.91,s.192.”

So you see, a minor cannot petition the state of New Jersey for emancipation. Emancipation in itself generally does not allow a minor to enjoy all the same rights as a legal adult in that he cannot marry, join the military, drink alcoholic beverages, drive, vote, etc without consent or authorization. One such way however that you might be able to become emancipated in New Jersey is to obtain legal authorization from a consenting guardian to join the military.

State of New Jersey

Teen Pregnancy Data

Data

New Jersey Data Summary 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Total Female Population 10-14 259,762 264,690 272,615 287,615 297,208 303,131 304,38 15-19 247,049 251,468 252,339 254,196 266,190 274,077 279,63

Number of Births to Teens under 20 10-14 67 125 4 15-17 3,211 3,082 2,756 2,642 2,539 2,478 2,3 18-19 5,413 5,579 5,469 5,385 5,113 4,850 4,7 Total 8,821 8,821 8,392 8,152 7,795 7,472 7,2

Percent of Total Births to Teens 7.8% 7.7% 7.4% 7.1% 6.7% 6.5% 6.2%

Birth Rate (per 1,000 population) 15-17 21 20.1 18 16.6 15.5 14.7 13. 18-19 56.3 56.5 55.2 56.9 49.9 45.9 43. 15-19 34.7 34.1 32.6 31.6 28.8 26.7 25.

Repeat Births to Teens < 20 (1) 20.6% 20.3% 20.1% 19.0% 18.3% 18.3% 17.

Births to Unmarried Teens < 20 90.0% 89.5% 89.4% 89.3% 88.3% 88.9% 88.

Percent of Teens Who Received First 54.2% 53.8% 52.7% 50.4% 50.6% 51.6% 52. Trimester Prenatal Care Percent of Teens Who Received No Prenatal Care 2.5% 2.0% 2.2% 1.8% 3.3% 2.6% 2.9% REPORTED INFECTIOUS DISEASE FACTORS Chlamydia Rate (per 100,000 females aged 15- 19) 1671.7 1856.7 1684.2 1593.1 1875 2026 10 Gonorrhea Rate (per 100,000 females aged 15- 19) 602.7 622.7 590.9 554.4 596 681 41 All Teens 13-19 Living w/HIV/AIDS (3) 324* 351* 177** 199** 7

The Annie E. Casey Foundation, Baltim (2) New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Communicable Diseases, Trenton, NJ. (3) New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of AIDS Prevention and Control. January 2003 - December 2003. Trenton, NJ. 997 and 1998 were persons who were classified at time of AIDS diagnosis or first HIV report. ** 1999 and 2000 represent the current age of persons with HIV/AIDS Data

Teen Birth Rates by County of Residence New Jersey, 2003

HUNTERDON

MORRIS

BERGEN

SUSSEX

SOMERSET

WARREN

MONMOUTH

MIDDLESEX

GLOUCESTER

OCEAN

BURLINGTON

MERCER

UNION

CAPE MAY

HUDSON

CAMDEN

ATLANTIC

PASSIAC

ESSEX

SALEM

CUMBERLAND

0 20 30 Birth Rates per 1,000 Females Aged 10-19

Teen birth rates vary considerably by county in New Jersey. Cumberland County continues to have the highest rate at 35.6 and Hunterdon County the lowest for the past several years at 2.9. Data

Percent of Births to Women Under 20, 1977-2003

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6% 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003

In 2003, 66 percent of teen births were to women age 18 through 19 years in New Jersey, 32.8 percent were to teens age 15 though 17 years and 1.2 percent were to girls 10 through 14 years of age. Data

Between 1992 and 2003, the largest and most consistent decline in the number of adolescent births in New Jersey has been among 10 – 14 year olds, which decreased by almost 63 percent.

Percent by Race - Ethnicity

80 70 60 10 - 14 50 15 - 17 40 30 18 - 19 20 10 0

White Black Other Hispanic Races Data

The percentage of births to unmarried mothers has continued to increase for all age groups.

Proposed Site

Oaklyn, New Jersey

OAKLYN MANOR APARTMENTS 208 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn, NJ 08107-1463

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OAKLYN MANOR APARTMENTS

LOCATION:

208 White Horse Pike Oaklyn, New Jersey

Route #30 with easy access to public transportation. Direct route to Philadelphia as well as the shore cities. Shopping restaurants and services are within walking distance.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

The front of the building has a brick façade, with all remaining sides being stucco over block. The roof is the flat, built up type with pebbles, and is a parapet -type with terracotta coping. This roof is easily accessible by means of a stairway. The property is a single, detached apartment building being three stories in elevation and having a full basement. It consists of twenty-four apartments -- four of which are efficiencies. The apartments are reached by means of a common hallway that is constructed in a generally east to west direction, and is in the center of the three stories. The front door opens into the vestibule having a terrazzo floor, and on the southerly wall are built mailboxes.

There are twenty-four units currently under renovation. Twenty of these are one-bedroom apartments with living room, bedroom, kitchen with dining area and a bathroom. Two of these are two room efficiencies, and the remaining are two one-room efficiencies.

The typical bathroom will have a ceramic tile floor, a toilet, a sink, a tub with shower. Some have ceramic wainscoting. Each kitchen is designed to have a gas-fired range and a refrigerator. In the basement area is a meter room having a sump pump, and a large open area where the steam radiated oil-fired boiler is located. There are two nearby 275 -gallon fuel tanks. There is also a gas fired hot water heater that is independent of the central heating unit.

A state-approved central smoke detector system is located in the hallways, the stairs, and the common area of the basement. Additionally, each apartment will have an approved battery operated smoke detector. There are outside steel structured fire escapes.

OAKLYN, NEW JERSY 24 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING

Unit Description Lease Unit Description Lease TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME 16,400.00

A1 ONE BEDROOM 700.00 E2 EFFICIENCY 600.00 ANNUAL GROSS INCOME 196,800.00 B1 ONE BEDROOM 700.00 F2 ONE BEDROOM 700.00 C1 ONE BEDROOM 700.00 G2 ONE BEDROOM 700.00 TAXES 16,000.00 D1 EFFICIENCY 600.00 H2 ONE BEDROOM 700.00 WATER/SEWER $3000.00 E1 EFFICIENCY 600.00 A3 ONE BEDROOM 700.00 OIL $5000.00 F1 ONE BEDROOM 700.00 B3 ONE BEDROOM 700.00 GAS/ELECTRIC $3000.00 G1 ONE BEDROOM 700.00 C3 ONE BEDROOM 700.00 CCMUA $8000.00 H1 ONE BEDROOM 700.00 D3 ONE BEDROOM 700.00 MAINTENANCE $8000.00 A2 ONE BEDROOM 700.00 E3 EFFICIENCY 600.00 SUPPLIES 10,000.00 B2 ONE BEDROOM 700.00 F3 ONE BEDROOM 700.00 INSURANCE $6000.00 C2 ONE BEDROOM 700.00 G3 ONE BEDROOM 700.00 D2 ONE BEDROOM 700.00 H3 ONE BEDROOM 700.00 ANNUAL OERATING EXPENSES 59,000.00

ANNUAL NET INCOME 137,800.00

PROJECTED RENOVATONS

· Sprinklers in all areas of the building; · A second fire stair to replace the fire escapes on the West Side of the Building; · Hard wired smoke detectors and alarms throughout the building; · Install Drywall · Re-paint interior and exterior of the building; · Handrail Modifications; · Exit and Emergency Lighting; · Egress Windows; · Grade Level Access at Elevator; · Air conditioning; · New Kitchen cabinets, counters, dishwashers and garbage disposals; · Secure lobby area with an electronic door strike which can be activated through the phone system or an intercom · Wall to wall carpeting · New Boiler System · New Roof

These items represent approximately $336,000.00 or roughly $25.00 per Sq. Ft. of building area.

* The cost of all building improvements, fees and contractors profit to renovate the building and make it competitive in today's marketplace would be in the range of $1,611,360.00 or about $120.00 per square foot of finished floor area (13.428 S.F.) for the 24 unit apartment scenario.

Bedroom with infant crib Combination study/living room

Healthy environment for baby Modern eat-in kitchen 208 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn, NJ 08107-1463

Road Map View 208 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn, NJ 08107-1463

Hybrid View 208 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn, NJ 08107-1463

Roof Top View 208 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn, NJ 08107-1463

Borough Map

History, Statistics & Demographics

Borough Oaklyn

Oaklyn, New Jersey

The area now known as Oaklyn, New Jersey was once dense forest land which was inhabited by the Lenni-Lenape Indians, until 1681 when a group of Quakers from Wickloe, Ireland sailed up the Delaware River and settled on Newton Creek. the leader of these Quakers, William Bates, purchased 250 acres on the south side of Newton Creek from the local Indians. This became known as the Newton Colony.

The Colony began to grow rapidly and the land was cleared for farming. Eventually two highways were laid out. One, from the Delaware River to Egg Harbor, followed an old Indian trail, which is today the Black Horse Pike. The other was known as the Long-a-coming trail, which extended from Atlantic City to Berlin and then from Berlin to Camden. This trail is now known as the White Horse Pike.

After the American Revolution, a group of Virginia sportsmen built a racetrack on the east side of the White Horse Pike. President Grant had visited this track as a young man before it closed in 1846.

A Samuel Bettle bought the land which was formerly the racetrack and eventually, the land was deeded to Haddon Township.

As the years passed, the farms along Newton Creek were divided into lots and the development called "Oakland the Beautiful." The name was changed to Oaklyn in 1894 to avoid confusion with another Oakland in Northern New Jersey. Finally, in 1905, Oaklyn broke away from Haddon Township and became a borough governed by a mayor and six councilmen.

Demographics

GR2 As of the census of 2000, there were 4,188 people, 1,791 Historical populations households, and 1,067 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,650.8/km² (6,824.2/mi²). There were Census Pop. %± 1,893 housing units at an average density of 1,198.2/km² 1930 3,843 — (3,084.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.92% White, 1.15% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.96% 1940 3,869 0.7% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.84% from other races, and 0.91% 1950 4,889 26.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.32% 1960 4,778 -2.3% of the population. 1970 4,626 -3.2%

There were 1,791 households out of which 27.0% had children 1980 4,223 -8.7% under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples 1990 4,430 4.9% living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 34.3% of all households 2000 4,188 -5.5% were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone Est. 2006 4,080 -2.6% who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.07. Population 1930 – 1990

In the borough the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $44,364, and the median income for a family was $55,434. Males had a median income of $37,474 versus $30,243 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $24,157. About 5.2% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Local government

Oaklyn Borough's Mayor is Mike LaMaina.

Members of the Oaklyn Borough Council are:

· Council President Jim Rafferty - Director of Public Works · Jeff Elder - Director of Recreation & Senior Affairs · Robert Forbes - Director of Buildings & Grounds · Michael Krusen - Director of Finance · Maggie McNamara - Director of Public Safety · Victor Santucci - Director of Planning & Zoning

Borough of Oaklyn

New Jersey MAYOR Michael J. LaMaina (856) 858-2457 x111 [email protected]

COUNCIL PRESIDENT COUNCILMAN COUNCILMAN Director of Public Works Director of Recreation Director of Buildings & Grounds Jim Rafferty Jeff Elders Robert Forbes (856) 858-2457 x209 (856) 858-2457 x214 (856) 858-2457 x211 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

COUNCILMAN COUNCILWOMAN COUNCILMAN Director of Finance & Admin. Director of Public Safety Director of Planning & Zoning Michael K. Krusen Maggie McNamara Michael Powell (856) 858-2457 x212 (856) 858-2457 x210 (856) 858-2457 x213 [email protected] coucilwomanmcnamara@oaklyn- [email protected] nj.com

Director of Planning and Zoning Chairman of the Board Alternates Councilman Michael Powell Carl Olivieri Ryan Kooi (856) 858-2457 x213 Bob Koengetter [email protected] Mayor's Representative Secretary Planning Board Meeting Paul Howley Janet LaBar 3rd Thursday of each month 7:00 pm (856) 858-2457 x100 Borough Hall Caucus Room Board Members [email protected] Rick Hawco Gregg Burger Edward Waida Joseph Levy Dominic Garofolo

Education

Oaklyn Public School consists of two separate schools within one building. Oaklyn Elementary School educates students from kindergarten through sixth grades. Oaklyn Junior High School educates students in grades seventh through ninth. Oaklyn Public School also educates students from the Borough of Hi-Nella in grades Kindergarten through eighth as part of sending/receiving relationships. The student population in grades Kindergarten through ninth grades averages 500 students, including Hi-Nella pupils.

Public school students in tenth through twelfth grades attend Collingswood High School as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Collingswood Public Schools.[6] The relationships with Collingswood and Hi-Nella have been in place for over 40 years.

Transportation

New Jersey Transit bus service to Philadelphia is available on the 400 and (New Jersey bus)| routes, with local service on the 450 route.

Federal, state and county representation

Oaklyn is in the First Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 6th Legislative District.[5]

New Jersey's First Congressional District, covering portions of Burlington County, Camden County and Gloucester County, is represented by Rob Andrews (D, Haddon Heights). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Ho boken).

The 6th Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by John H. Adler (D, Cherry Hill) and in the Assembly by Louis Greenwald (D, Voorhees) and Pamela Rosen Lampitt (D, Cherry Hill). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken).

Camden County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders, elected at-large for staggered three-year terms by the residents of the county. As of 2007, Camden County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. (term ends December 31, 2008), Freeholder Deputy Director Edward McDonnell (2007), Riletta L. Cream (2008), Rodney A. Greco (2009), Jeffrey L. Nash (2009), Joseph Ripa (2009) and Carmen Rodriguez (2007).[8]

Table DP-1. Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 Geographic area: Oaklyn borough, New Jersey [For information on confidentiality protection, nonsampling error, and definitions, see text]

Subject Number Percent Subject Number Percent

Total population...... 4,188 100.0 HISPANIC OR LATINO AND RACE Total population...... 4,188 100.0 SEX AND AGE Hispanic or Latino (of any race) ...... 97 2.3 Male ...... 2,036 48.6 Mexican...... 2 - Female...... 2,152 51.4 Puerto Rican...... 75 1.8 Under 5 years ...... 247 5.9 Cuban ...... 1 - 5 to 9 years ...... 261 6.2 Other Hispanic or Latino ...... 19 0.5 10 to 14 years ...... 296 7.1 Not Hispanic or Latino ...... 4,091 97.7 15 to 19 years ...... 230 5.5 White alone...... 3,970 94.8 20 to 24 years ...... 252 6.0 RELATIONSHIP 25 to 34 years ...... 584 13.9 Total population...... 4,188 100.0 35 to 44 years ...... 707 16.9 In households...... 4,186 100.0 45 to 54 years ...... 586 14.0 Householder ...... 1,791 42.8 55 to 59 years ...... 178 4.3 Spouse ...... 786 18.8 60 to 64 years ...... 144 3.4 Child...... 1,245 29.7 65 to 74 years ...... 323 7.7 Own child under 18 years ...... 895 21.4 75 to 84 years ...... 295 7.0 Other relatives ...... 181 4.3 85 years and over ...... 85 2.0 Under 18 years ...... 45 1.1 Median age (years)...... 38.0 (X) Nonrelatives ...... 183 4.4 Unmarried partner...... 99 2.4 18 years and over ...... 3,233 77.2 In group quarters...... 2 - Male ...... 1,525 36.4 Institutionalized population...... - - Female...... 1,708 40.8 Noninstitutionalized population ...... 2 - 21 years and over ...... 3,114 74.4 62 years and over ...... 779 18.6 HOUSEHOLD BY TYPE 65 years and over ...... 703 16.8 Total households...... 1,791 100.0 Male ...... 283 6.8 Family households (families)...... 1,067 59.6 Female...... 420 10.0 With own children under 18 years ...... 484 27.0 Married-couple family ...... 786 43.9 RACE With own children under 18 years ...... 368 20.5 One race ...... 4,150 99.1 Female householder, no husband present . . . . . 212 11.8 White ...... 4,017 95.9 With own children under 18 years ...... 94 5.2 Black or African American ...... 48 1.1 Nonfamily households ...... 724 40.4 American Indian and Alaska Native...... 9 0.2 Householder living alone ...... 614 34.3 Asian ...... 40 1.0 Householder 65 years and over ...... 252 14.1 Asian Indian ...... - - Chinese ...... 1 - Households with individuals under 18 years ..... 516 28.8 Filipino ...... 8 0.2 Households with individuals 65 years and over . . 542 30.3 Japanese...... 1 - Average household size...... 2.34 (X) Korean...... 23 0.5 Average family size...... 3.07 (X) Vietnamese...... 5 0.1 Other Asian 1 ...... 2 - HOUSING OCCUPANCY Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander.... 1 - Total housing units...... 1,893 100.0 Native Hawaiian...... - - Occupied housing units ...... 1,791 94.6 Guamanian or Chamorro ...... - - Vacant housing units...... 102 5.4 Samoan...... - - 2 For seasonal, recreational, or Other Pacific Islander ...... 1 - occasional use...... - - Some other race ...... 35 0.8 Two or more races ...... 38 0.9 Homeowner vacancy rate (percent)...... 1.5 (X) Rental vacancy rate (percent)...... 7.9 (X) Race alone or in combination with one 3 or more other races: HOUSING TENURE White ...... 4,054 96.8 Occupied housing units ...... 1,791 100.0 Black or African American ...... 62 1.5 Owner-occupied housing units ...... 1,208 67.4 American Indian and Alaska Native...... 15 0.4 Renter-occupied housing units ...... 583 32.6 Asian ...... 46 1.1 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander...... 3 0.1 Average household size of owner-occupied units. 2.67 (X) Some other race ...... 46 1.1 Average household size of renter-occupied units . 1.64 (X)

- Represents zero or rounds to zero. (X) Not applicable. 1 Other Asian alone, or two or more Asian categories. 2 Other Pacific Islander alone, or two or more Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander categories. 3 In combination with one or more of the other races listed. The six numbers may add to more than the total population and the six percentages may add to more than 100 percent because individuals may report more than one race. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000.

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U.S. Census Bureau Table DP-2. Profile of Selected Social Characteristics: 2000 Geographic area: Oaklyn borough, New Jersey [Data based on a sample. For information on confidentiality protection, sampling error, nonsampling error, and definitions, see text]

Subject Number Percent Subject Number Percent

SCHOOL ENROLLMENT NATIVITY AND PLACE OF BIRTH Population 3 years and over Total population...... 4,168 100.0 enrolled in school...... 1,077 100.0 Native...... 4,104 98.5 Nursery school, preschool ...... 128 11.9 Born in United States ...... 4,012 96.3 Kindergarten...... 14 1.3 State of residence ...... 2,564 61.5 Elementary school (grades 1-8) ...... 482 44.8 Different state...... 1,448 34.7 High school (grades 9-12) ...... 230 21.4 Born outside United States ...... 92 2.2 College or graduate school ...... 223 20.7 Foreign born...... 64 1.5 Entered 1990 to March 2000 ...... - - EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT Naturalized citizen...... 57 1.4 Population 25 years and over ...... 2,889 100.0 Not a citizen ...... 7 0.2 Less than 9th grade ...... 138 4.8 9th to 12th grade, no diploma...... 368 12.7 REGION OF BIRTH OF FOREIGN BORN High school graduate (includes equivalency)..... 1,003 34.7 Total (excluding born at sea)...... 64 100.0 Some college, no degree...... 662 22.9 Europe...... 17 26.6 Associate degree...... 159 5.5 Asia ...... 40 62.5 Bachelor’s degree ...... 399 13.8 Africa ...... - - Graduate or professional degree ...... 160 5.5 Oceania...... - - Latin America ...... 7 10.9 Percent high school graduate or higher ...... 82.5 (X) Northern America...... - - Percent bachelor’s degree or higher ...... 19.3 (X) LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME MARITAL STATUS Population 5 years and over ...... 3,928 100.0 Population 15 years and over ...... 3,344 100.0 English only ...... 3,683 93.8 Never married ...... 935 28.0 Language other than English ...... 245 6.2 ″ ″ Now married, except separated ...... 1,568 46.9 Speak English less than very well ...... 46 1.2 Separated ...... 87 2.6 Spanish ...... 118 3.0 ″ ″ Widowed ...... 400 12.0 Speak English less than very well ...... 41 1.0 Female...... 286 8.6 Other Indo-European languages ...... 82 2.1 ″ ″ Divorced ...... 354 10.6 Speak English less than very well ...... - - Female...... 202 6.0 Asian and Pacific Island languages...... 40 1.0 Speak English less than ″very well″ ...... 5 0.1 GRANDPARENTS AS CAREGIVERS ANCESTRY (single or multiple) Grandparent living in household with Total population...... 4,168 100.0 one or more own grandchildren under 18 years ...... 81 100.0 Total ancestries reported ...... 5,049 121.1 Grandparent responsible for grandchildren ...... 26 32.1 Arab ...... 6 0.1 Czech1...... 22 0.5 VETERAN STATUS Danish ...... 5 0.1 Civilian population 18 years and over . . 3,213 100.0 Dutch ...... 38 0.9 Civilian veterans ...... 476 14.8 English...... 552 13.2 French (except Basque)1 ...... 62 1.5 1 DISABILITY STATUS OF THE CIVILIAN French Canadian ...... 10 0.2 NONINSTITUTIONALIZED POPULATION German ...... 836 20.1 Population 5 to 20 years...... 817 100.0 Greek...... 5 0.1 With a disability ...... 54 6.6 Hungarian ...... 25 0.6 Irish1...... 1,426 34.2 Population 21 to 64 years...... 2,402 100.0 Italian ...... 818 19.6 With a disability ...... 437 18.2 Lithuanian ...... 13 0.3 Percent employed ...... 66.8 (X) Norwegian...... 18 0.4 No disability ...... 1,965 81.8 Polish...... 343 8.2 Percent employed ...... 84.3 (X) Portuguese ...... - - Population 65 years and over ...... 709 100.0 Russian ...... 43 1.0 With a disability ...... 272 38.4 Scotch-Irish...... 65 1.6 Scottish ...... 46 1.1 RESIDENCE IN 1995 Slovak ...... 15 0.4 Population 5 years and over ...... 3,928 100.0 Subsaharan African...... 14 0.3 Same house in 1995...... 2,672 68.0 Swedish...... 37 0.9 Different house in the U.S. in 1995 ...... 1,235 31.4 Swiss ...... 6 0.1 Same county ...... 948 24.1 Ukrainian...... 19 0.5 Different county ...... 287 7.3 United States or American...... 123 3.0 Same state ...... 125 3.2 Welsh...... 60 1.4 Different state...... 162 4.1 West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) ...... - - Elsewhere in 1995...... 21 0.5 Other ancestries ...... 442 10.6

-Represents zero or rounds to zero. (X) Not applicable. 1The data represent a combination of two ancestries shown separately in Summary File 3. Czech includes Czechoslovakian. French includes Alsa- tian. French Canadian includes Acadian/Cajun. Irish includes Celtic. Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Census 2000. 2

U.S. Census Bureau Table DP-3. Profile of Selected Economic Characteristics: 2000 Geographic area: Oaklyn borough, New Jersey [Data based on a sample. For information on confidentiality protection, sampling error, nonsampling error, and definitions, see text]

Subject Number Percent Subject Number Percent

EMPLOYMENT STATUS INCOME IN 1999 Population 16 years and over ...... 3,295 100.0 Households...... 1,778 100.0 In labor force ...... 2,219 67.3 Less than $10,000...... 129 7.3 Civilian labor force...... 2,219 67.3 $10,000 to $14,999...... 88 4.9 Employed ...... 2,139 64.9 $15,000 to $24,999...... 235 13.2 Unemployed ...... 80 2.4 $25,000 to $34,999...... 182 10.2 Percent of civilian labor force ...... 3.6 (X) $35,000 to $49,999...... 363 20.4 Armed Forces...... - - $50,000 to $74,999...... 401 22.6 Not in labor force...... 1,076 32.7 $75,000 to $99,999...... 222 12.5 Females 16 years and over ...... 1,715 100.0 $100,000 to $149,999...... 111 6.2 In labor force ...... 1,071 62.4 $150,000 to $199,999...... 18 1.0 Civilian labor force...... 1,071 62.4 $200,000 or more ...... 29 1.6 Employed ...... 1,027 59.9 Median household income (dollars)...... 44,364 (X) Own children under 6 years...... 268 100.0 With earnings ...... 1,347 75.8 1 All parents in family in labor force ...... 194 72.4 Mean earnings (dollars) ...... 51,347 (X) With Social Security income ...... 563 31.7 COMMUTING TO WORK Mean Social Security income (dollars)1 ...... 12,802 (X) Workers 16 years and over ...... 2,097 100.0 With Supplemental Security Income ...... 50 2.8 Car, truck, or van - - drove alone...... 1,668 79.5 Mean Supplemental Security Income Car, truck, or van - - carpooled...... 189 9.0 (dollars)1 ...... 8,513 (X) Public transportation (including taxicab) ...... 150 7.2 With public assistance income ...... 29 1.6 Walked...... 50 2.4 Mean public assistance income (dollars)1 ..... 2,755 (X) Other means...... 24 1.1 With retirement income ...... 388 21.8 Worked at home ...... 16 0.8 Mean retirement income (dollars)1 ...... 35,247 (X) Mean travel time to work (minutes)1 ...... 25.4 (X) Families ...... 993 100.0 Employed civilian population Less than $10,000...... 31 3.1 16 years and over ...... 2,139 100.0 $10,000 to $14,999...... 17 1.7 OCCUPATION $15,000 to $24,999...... 79 8.0 Management, professional, and related $25,000 to $34,999...... 81 8.2 occupations ...... 696 32.5 $35,000 to $49,999...... 208 20.9 Service occupations ...... 251 11.7 $50,000 to $74,999...... 272 27.4 Sales and office occupations ...... 726 33.9 $75,000 to $99,999...... 206 20.7 Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations...... - - $100,000 to $149,999...... 86 8.7 Construction, extraction, and maintenance $150,000 to $199,999...... 9 0.9 occupations ...... 271 12.7 $200,000 or more ...... 4 0.4 Production, transportation, and material moving Median family income (dollars) ...... 55,434 (X) occupations ...... 195 9.1 Per capita income (dollars)1 ...... 24,157 (X) INDUSTRY Median earnings (dollars): Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Male full-time, year-round workers...... 37,474 (X) and mining ...... - - Female full-time, year-round workers ...... 30,243 (X) Construction ...... 187 8.7 Manufacturing...... 232 10.8 Number Percent Wholesale trade...... 74 3.5 below below Retail trade ...... 272 12.7 poverty poverty Subject level level Transportation and warehousing, and utilities .... 117 5.5 Information ...... 57 2.7 Finance, insurance, real estate, and rental and POVERTY STATUS IN 1999 leasing...... 120 5.6 Families ...... 52 5.2 Professional, scientific, management, adminis- With related children under 18 years...... 34 7.0 trative, and waste management services ...... 157 7.3 With related children under 5 years...... 7 3.7 Educational, health and social services ...... 475 22.2 Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation Families with female householder, no and food services ...... 170 7.9 husband present ...... 43 22.4 Other services (except public administration) .... 151 7.1 With related children under 18 years...... 30 35.3 Public administration...... 127 5.9 With related children under 5 years...... 7 25.9

CLASS OF WORKER Individuals...... 271 6.5 Private wage and salary workers ...... 1,722 80.5 18 years and over ...... 200 6.2 Government workers...... 325 15.2 65 years and over ...... 58 8.2 Self-employed workers in own not incorporated Related children under 18 years ...... 71 7.5 business ...... 87 4.1 Related children 5 to 17 years ...... 64 9.0 Unpaid family workers ...... 5 0.2 Unrelated individuals 15 years and over...... 127 12.5

-Represents zero or rounds to zero. (X) Not applicable. 1If the denominator of a mean value or per capita value is less than 30, then that value is calculated using a rounded aggregate in the numerator. See text. Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Census 2000. 3

U.S. Census Bureau Table DP-4. Profile of Selected Housing Characteristics: 2000 Geographic area: Oaklyn borough, New Jersey [Data based on a sample. For information on confidentiality protection, sampling error, nonsampling error, and definitions, see text]

Subject Number Percent Subject Number Percent

Total housing units...... 1,789 100.0 OCCUPANTS PER ROOM UNITS IN STRUCTURE Occupied housing units ...... 1,717 100.0 1-unit, detached...... 1,104 61.7 1.00 or less...... 1,690 98.4 1-unit, attached ...... 80 4.5 1.01 to 1.50 ...... 7 0.4 2 units ...... 163 9.1 1.51 or more...... 20 1.2 3 or 4 units ...... 62 3.5 5 to 9 units ...... 108 6.0 Specified owner-occupied units ...... 1,057 100.0 10 to 19 units ...... 89 5.0 VALUE 20 or more units ...... 183 10.2 Less than $50,000...... 5 0.5 Mobile home...... - - $50,000 to $99,999...... 581 55.0 Boat, RV, van, etc ...... - - $100,000 to $149,999...... 408 38.6 $150,000 to $199,999...... 63 6.0 YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT $200,000 to $299,999...... - - 1999 to March 2000 ...... 4 0.2 $300,000 to $499,999...... - - 1995 to 1998 ...... - - $500,000 to $999,999...... - - 1990 to 1994 ...... 42 2.3 $1,000,000 or more...... - - 1980 to 1989 ...... 41 2.3 Median (dollars)...... 98,200 (X) 1970 to 1979 ...... 21 1.2 1960 to 1969 ...... 188 10.5 MORTGAGE STATUS AND SELECTED 1940 to 1959 ...... 652 36.4 MONTHLY OWNER COSTS 1939 or earlier ...... 841 47.0 With a mortgage ...... 711 67.3 Less than $300 ...... - - ROOMS $300 to $499 ...... 5 0.5 1 room ...... 40 2.2 $500 to $699 ...... 27 2.6 2 rooms ...... 92 5.1 $700 to $999 ...... 192 18.2 3 rooms ...... 246 13.8 $1,000 to $1,499 ...... 419 39.6 4 rooms ...... 219 12.2 $1,500 to $1,999 ...... 41 3.9 5 rooms ...... 179 10.0 $2,000 or more ...... 27 2.6 6 rooms ...... 399 22.3 Median (dollars)...... 1,126 (X) 7 rooms ...... 294 16.4 Not mortgaged ...... 346 32.7 8 rooms ...... 200 11.2 Median (dollars)...... 477 (X) 9 or more rooms ...... 120 6.7 Median (rooms) ...... 5.8 (X) SELECTED MONTHLY OWNER COSTS AS A PERCENTAGE OF HOUSEHOLD Occupied housing units ...... 1,717 100.0 INCOME IN 1999 YEAR HOUSEHOLDER MOVED INTO UNIT Less than 15.0 percent...... 259 24.5 1999 to March 2000 ...... 264 15.4 15.0 to 19.9 percent ...... 250 23.7 1995 to 1998 ...... 348 20.3 20.0 to 24.9 percent ...... 120 11.4 1990 to 1994 ...... 297 17.3 25.0 to 29.9 percent ...... 149 14.1 1980 to 1989 ...... 277 16.1 30.0 to 34.9 percent ...... 74 7.0 1970 to 1979 ...... 138 8.0 35.0 percent or more ...... 205 19.4 1969 or earlier ...... 393 22.9 Not computed...... - -

VEHICLES AVAILABLE Specified renter-occupied units ...... 556 100.0 None ...... 210 12.2 GROSS RENT 1...... 663 38.6 Less than $200 ...... - - 2...... 561 32.7 $200 to $299 ...... 7 1.3 3 or more ...... 283 16.5 $300 to $499 ...... 150 27.0 $500 to $749 ...... 292 52.5 HOUSE HEATING FUEL $750 to $999 ...... 72 12.9 Utility gas ...... 1,128 65.7 $1,000 to $1,499 ...... 28 5.0 Bottled, tank, or LP gas ...... 27 1.6 $1,500 or more ...... - - Electricity...... 98 5.7 No cash rent...... 7 1.3 Fuel oil, kerosene, etc ...... 457 26.6 Median (dollars)...... 540 (X) Coal or coke...... - - Wood...... - - GROSS RENT AS A PERCENTAGE OF Solar energy...... - - HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN 1999 Other fuel ...... 7 0.4 Less than 15.0 percent...... 81 14.6 No fuel used...... - - 15.0 to 19.9 percent ...... 104 18.7 20.0 to 24.9 percent ...... 87 15.6 SELECTED CHARACTERISTICS 25.0 to 29.9 percent ...... 48 8.6 Lacking complete plumbing facilities ...... 6 0.3 30.0 to 34.9 percent ...... 65 11.7 Lacking complete kitchen facilities...... - - 35.0 percent or more ...... 148 26.6 No telephone service ...... 21 1.2 Not computed...... 23 4.1

-Represents zero or rounds to zero. (X) Not applicable. Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Census 2000.

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Facility Transportation

In-House Shuttle Service

Our organization will provide reliable and caring shuttle transport services for our clients and their special needs.

CLIENTS Our shuttles will transport our clients to and from hospitals, doctor’s offices, various diagnostic, medical and social services facilities, dialysis centers, law offices, and authorized private engagements.

SERVICES We will accommodate any type of travel requirements: wheelchairs, recliners, extra wide, motorized, non-emergency stretcher, oxygen tanks. We will provide service to airports, train stations, hospitals, doctor offices, holiday visits with family, and special occasions.

OPERATIONS 24 hours a day,7 days a week. (Advanced authorization required for services 7PM to 7AM, Weekends and holidays)

FLEET All shuttles will be specifically manufactured for transportation of residents with special needs and will be capable of accommodating multiple wheelchairs of any configuration and stretchers. All shuttles will be high top with hydraulic lifts, climate controlled. The design and maintenance will be approved and continuously inspected by the local State and Municipal Authorities.

COMMUNICATIONS When using our shuttles we will never be out of touch. Each driver will have a two-way radio and a cell phone. In addition we will be using Global Positioning to continuously track the location, speed and movement of our shuttles.

STAFF Our friendly staff operators will be trained to courteously and efficiently assist clients in utilizing our specialized shuttle services.

RECORDS We will be using modern technology to maintain all pertinent information on patients and their individual needs, medical facilities and other destinations, service history, billing preferences, and even specific driver or vehicle details. All data will be recorded, processed, and maintained permanently on our system. We will have immediate access to name, address, time, destinations, ordering providers, type of assistance required, type of treatment, diagnosis, driver and vehicle for every job completed or scheduled. All data will be stored in HIPAA compliant database.

BILLING FOR SERVICES We will accommodate any type of billing method. Customized electronic or print statements will be available for review or audit. Custom reports for any statistical or billing information for any period of time will be able to be generated.

DRIVERS Our drivers will be professionals, carefully chosen and thoroughly trained on the road by experienced staff driver-instructors. All drivers will be commercially licensed and tested annually by State DMV and other local City or Town Authority, they will carry Company ID and always uniformed. Special sensitivity training will be required before employment.

VAN

4.6L or 5.4L V8 Gas Engine Seating capacity: Driver plus 10 passengers or Driver plus 5 wheelchairs

Raised front passenger door height 69" clearance Raised front passenger door width 26" Raised side swing out doors - height 60" Raised side swing out doors - width 47" Floor length from center console - 152" Floor width - 68.5", Between wheel wells - 52"

Step height 11" from ground, plus 2-8.5" risers Interior headroom 74"

SAMPLE FLOOR PLAN:

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: Length: 231.9" • Width: 79.3" • Height: 109"

BUS

Ford V-10 6.8L Gas EFI Engine 90 3/8” Interior Width 26’ Overall Length Manual 36” Full-View Aluminum Entry Door(s) Entry Door Assist Handles 77”Headroom (75” with Raised Floor)

HealthCare

Utilizing Local Providers

LOCAL Healthcare Providers

Miscellaneous Providers

Community Care Agency Llc 2301 Woodlynne Ave # 2 Oaklyn (856) 619-1000 Hyder, Shari L DDS - Hyder Shari L DDS 407 White Horse Pike Oaklyn (856) 858-1117 Kaplan, Perry DO - Kaplan Perry DO 606 White Horse Pike Oaklyn (856) 854-2666 Le, Tram MD - Woodlynne Medical 2301 Woodlynne Ave Oaklyn (856) 962-8840 Associates Pino, Cass - Woodlynne Medical Assoc 2301 Woodlynne Ave Oaklyn (856) 962-8840 Ragone, L OD - Camden Eye Center 700 W Browning Rd # 11 Oaklyn (856) 869-8702 South Jersey Behavioral Health 520 Collings Ave # B116 Oaklyn (856) 854-2896

Pediatricians

South Jersey Pediatric Associates 504 White Horse Pike W. Collingswood (856) 424-6050

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Garra, Malcarney, & Klein - PA 1055 Haddon Ave Collingswood (856) 854-4524 Sherrilyn Parrish Michon McCloud Diana Scott John Garra

Teen Parent Nutrition Education

Staff Nutritionist

Teen Parents & Nutrition Program

Teen Parents & Nutrition is a comprehensive nutrition curriculum that will teach pregnant and parenting teens how to make the healthiest choices for their bodies and their babies. The curriculum supports the National Health Education Standards and the New Jersey Education Standards. Teen Parents & Nutrition focuses on how to be healthy while pregnant and deliver a healthy baby.

The nutritional needs of a pregnant teenage girl are high. Not only does she need a nutritionally- rich diet to support a growing baby, but her own nutritional needs are also high. Nutrient and calorie demands are greatest for girls who become pregnant soon after the onset of menarche (their first menstruation) as they are most likely to still be in a stage of rapid growth.

Teen Pregnancy

Adolescent pregnancies are higher risk than the pregnancies of healthy adult women. There are several reasons for this. First, teenage girls may not be completely through their own growth process. Adding pregnancy to a time of rapid personal growth will certainly increase nutritional demands. It will also challenge reproductive organs early in their development.

As a result, pregnant teens are more likely to deliver their babies early (premature) or have a baby with low birth weight. Complications of pregnancy such as anemia, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and preeclampsia are also more likely to develop. Because of higher risks, it is critical that pregnant teenagers seek prenatal care as soon as they find out they are pregnant.

Enrolling in prenatal care early in pregnancy can help ensure a healthy pregnancy outcome. Good obstetrical care will ensure that problems are detected and treated early, protecting both mother and child. It is very important that pregnant teenage girls keep all their prenatal medical appointments and that they are educated about pregnancy needs and good health practices.

Nutrition for Pregnant Teens

Good nutrition is important for any teen. It is of paramount importance for the pregnant teen. If she is a young teen, she still is growing, compounding the need to consume a healthy prenatal diet. Her body actually may be competing with her fetus for nutrients. Consequently, consuming sufficient calories for adequate weight gain is very important. Because energy needs vary greatly (38-50 kcal/kg/day), the best way to tell if a teen is getting enough is if she is having satisfactory weight gain. Most young teens will gain almost 35 lbs. during the nine months of gestation.

A pregnant teen is still a teenager and may have less than optimal eating habits. Like her peers, she may often eat erratically and consume foods that are lacking in nutrient density. Her baby, even in utero, needs "to eat" around the clock. Therefore, it is important that she not only eat a variety of foods following the recommendations of the Food Guide Pyramid, but also eat on a regular basis--preferably three meals and three snacks a day. She should try to eat a breakfast of at least 300 kcal of nutrient dense foods. Skipping this meal can make it difficult for her to obtain sufficient energy, protein and calcium for the day.

Beyond energy needs, there are a number of critical nutrients for a healthy pregnancy outcome.

· Although the typical pregnant teen's protein requirement does increase (10g), it is no more than what she would consume by drinking an additional 10 oz glass of milk. · If iron is not available in adequate amounts, the teen may develop anemia which is associated with increased risk of preterm delivery or low birth weight baby. Even though health care providers usually recommend iron supplementation, a teen should be encouraged to eat iron-rich foods (beef, pork, legumes and fortified cereals) and foods that enhance absorption of iron (vitamin C, meat, fish and poultry). · Adequate calcium intake is vital for the teen, who is forming bone for herself as well as for her baby. Increased consumption of soft drinks, in place of milk as the drink of choice, may compromise bone density, which can have long-reaching effect later in life. She would do well to consume three to four glasses of milk each day. If she can not tolerate milk, she may be able to tolerate hard cheese, yogurt, or calcium-fortified orange juice or soy-milk. · Zinc is also important for its impact on growth. A zinc deficiency has been linked to preterm delivery and low birth weight. Routine iron and folate supplements can impair its absorption. Therefore, a good source of zinc (seafood, meat, eggs and legumes) is important in a teen's diet. · To obtain sufficient vitamin A, a pregnant teen should be encouraged to eat a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, fortified cereals and dairy products to ensure proper fetal development. · Vitamin B12 is essential in preventing megaloblastic anemia. It can be found in food sources such as beef, pork, turkey, chicken, fish, milk, cheese and yogurt. Fortified cereals also are good sources. · Folic acid deficiency can result in intrauterine growth retardation, congenital anomalies, or even spontaneous abortion. If a teen skips breakfast or doesn't eat sufficient fruits and vegetables, she may not be meeting her need for folic acid. Good sources are dry beans, peanuts, orange juice, strawberries, leafy greens, and fortified cereals. · Fluids are important at this time to help maintain proper body temperature, transport nutrients, and most importantly cushion and protect the fetus. They are in demand because blood volume increases during pregnancy. At least eight cups of non-caffeinated fluids/day are recommended. Limiting caffeine containing beverages to two-three servings is best. · Along with adequate fluids, fiber (25-35g/day) can be a great help minimizing constipation and hemorrhoids that can be associated with pregnancy. Good sources of food with fiber are whole grain foods, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds.

Finally the professionals that will work with our pregnant teens are aware that most pregnant teens want to provide "a good start in life for their baby." So, then, the primary eating behavior message to be conveyed to pregnant teens will be: "The most important thing you can do to have a healthy baby is to eat well and gain the appropriate amount of weight.

GED Program

OnSite

The In-House GED Program

Potential residents will only be accepted into the center with the understanding that they must agree to further their educations. The facility will conduct an in-house non-traditional GED program that will benefit all participants. College preparation is the prerequisite choice and most students will hopefully attend college upon obtaining their GED. The GED preparation program is designed improve reading and math skills. The program will operate in two cycles from January to June and July to December. Students failing to pass the GED exam will automatically be entered into the next prep class session or may optionally register for an outside prep program at:

The Office of Youth Services 713-715 Broadway Camden, New Jersey 08103 Phone: 856-757-7644

The New Jersey GED

Resident that have not obtained their high school diploma or GED equivalent should consider getting one of these certificates. The information below answers the most common questions about taking the NJ GED.

What is the Format?

Like the GED tests in the other states, the New Jersey GED has five testing areas: Language Arts, Writing; Social Studies; Science; Language Arts, Reading; and Mathematics. Throughout the five portions of the GED, the questions vary from multiple-choice questions to 'alternate format' questions. In addition, the Language Arts, Writing section has a 45-minute essay question.

According to the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE), the total test time is 7.5 hours and is administered over two days.

How is the Exam Scored and What if I Don't Pass?

A 200 is the lowest score you can get on any one section of the GED and a score of 800 is the highest. However, to pass a section of the GED, according to NJDOE, you need to do three things: you need a total score of 2250, an average score of 450 on each test and you cannot score below 410 on any of the tests.

Who is Eligible?

If you are a New Jersey state resident, consider the following list of items, adapted from the NJDOE, to determine your eligibility:

· You haven't graduated from an accredited high school and have not received any type of high school equivalency certificate · You aren't enrolled in high school · You must be at least 16 years old. If you are 16 or 17 you'll need to submit a Certificate of Consent to Participate which has been signed by your parent or guardian. If signed by a guardian you will also need to show the court document that awarded this guardianship.

The above requirements are the most standard ones you will encounter. To see additional requirements, visit the following link: www.state.nj.us/njded/students/ged/ged3.htm.

Registering for the GED and What Will It Costs

The best thing to do is contact your nearest testing center or state approved testing site. In addition, the center will issue a check for $25.00 to the Commissioner of Education along with two forms of ID: a government issued ID for registering residents and a document verifying the government issued document (including name and address.) Center personnel will also be responsible for transporting residents to our local authorized testing center.

Studying for the GED

Luckily, there are options to study for the GED. Studying from for the GED at ones own leisure may be ideal for many candidates. This option provides flexibility, freedom of time management and the ability to focus as much as needed to learn any given section of the exam. As reported by the American Council of Education, there are many online tutoring and learning servi ces that offer free study resources for people, including those studying for the GED.

A great place to begin is with Free and Affordable Distance Education, www.docnmail.com. This site allows a person to search for a free online tutorial or course that will help him or her to prepare for the GED. Also, Test Prep Review, www.testprepreview.com, offers a laundry list of quizzes a person can take in order to see if he or she is adequately prepared for the GED test.

Taking advantage of the ability to access so many different things with the Internet, including free online GED study tutorials, may help in preparation for the GED test and to receive a High School Equivalency Certificate.

What Are the Pros and Cons of Studying for the GED on your own?

When deciding whether or not to study on your own for the GED, a person should consider if he or she has the self-discipline to buckle-down and focus on the task at hand.

The decision to study and take the GED to earn a High School Equivalency Certificate, is a momentous one. Having an education that is parallel to a high school diploma will help to advance one in his or her career or to continue with his or her education. Another good decision a person can make after committing him or herself to taking the GED test is to prepare with an online study tutorial.

There are advantages and disadvantages to participating in an online study tutorial. The advantages are the flexibility in the amount of time spent studying and the freedom to study and prepare for the GED at a person's own leisure. If a person were to sign up for a physical classroom session, then he or she would be committed to the scheduled class times, the pace of the class and what information is covered. With an online tutorial, a person is able to completely self-manage in order to prepare for the GED.

This is where the disadvantage comes in. Some people are not able to be self-motivated or self- structured. This is not necessarily a bad thing; there are just some people who perform better with the structure and guidance of a instructor or professional in a classroom atmosphere. Also, even though studying at home for the GED may seem appealing, with the commitments of family and work, it may be hard for a person to carve out time in his or her schedule to sit down for a couple of hours at a time to study, especially if the person is studying from his or her personal home.

These are a few of the pros and cons that a person should weigh when deciding whether studying at home for the GED is right for him or her. Regardless of how one may go about it, taking the time to prepare for the GED test is taking a step in the right direction towards a more advantageous future.

Online GED Te st Prep: How to Prepare for the GED Test Online

If you are interested in advancing your career, or simply seeking self-improvement, the General Educational Development (GED) certificate should be your first goal. Continue reading to get the skinny on how to prepare for the GED Test online.

GED Specifics

Approximately 70 percent of individuals who attain high school diplomas each year earn that diploma by successfully completing the GED exam. An increasing number of employers nationwide hire GED graduates on the same requirements as high school graduates when it comes to salary and opportunities for advancement. The average age of individuals taking the GED exam is 24.4.

Preparing for the Tests

No time for actual classroom prep classes? No problem! The Internet is an excellent source for preparing for your exam. The following are some of the few available sites:

· Learn A Test (www.learnatest.com) · Contains practice tests, based on the official exam; will help you achieve the score you need to succeed. · 4Tests (www.4tests.com) · Contains review questions that help you prepare for the exam. · Study Skills form Virginia Tech (www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html) · Useful information on increasing comprehension, time management, etc. · Pass GED (www.passed.com) · Provides information on passing the GED, including newsletters and books containing sample test questions, test-taking tips, advice, success stories, and insider secrets.

Registering

GED testing centers are located all over the world. Find a center in the US or Canada, by calling the 24-hour toll-free GED hotline at 1-800-626-9433. The GED exam is offered internationally through Sylvan Technology Centers. The GED is currently available in Spanish and French. Accommodations can also be made for individuals with disabilities.

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Brooks Alternative School

1873 Route 70 East – Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 Phone (856) 874-9303 Fax (856) 874-9303

Barrett Brooks 11 Berkshire Dr. Voorhees, NJ.08043 Camden County Fax 856-874-9393 Phone 856-495-6851/215-432-8787 Email [email protected]

OBJECTIVE:

Primarily to obtain a stimulating and challenging position with a company that could utilize my education and experience and where I can make a difference.

EDUCATION:

Bachelors in Arts & Science in Sociology, Kansas State University Graduated in 1999

WORK HISTORY:

Director of Admissions, BA Tech School, 2001-2007 Position includes counseling students on the requirements for entry and success. Completed paperwork for entry, followed through on requirements until admission. In addition to the former career placement and counseling was also incorporated into my job description. Owner, Barrett Charles Restaurant , 2006-2007 Primary duties include marketing, control of costs, inventory and quality assurance. Director of Marketing, Brooks Alternative Services, 2001- 2007 Position includes the control of costs, developing operational plans, marketing, operations and cash flow through diligent management and automated computer control. Negotiating contracts with clients and interacting with staff and other departments to accomplish organizational goals were key components in this organization

Offensive Lineman, National Football League 1995-2007 I spent my last NFL years with the Steelers after signing originally on October 22, 2003 , to help solidify an injury-riddled offensive line. I have appeared in 120 games during my career, starting in 62 contests. I was originally a second-round draft choice of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1995…played with the Eagles from (1995-1998), playing in 64 games (46 starts. Played for the Detroit Lions (1999-2000) Signed as a backup with Detroit but started at RT in the final 12 games and one postseason game, which was the fifth straight season playing all 16 games. From 2001-2003 I shuffled around between Cleveland , Denver , Green Bay , and New York (2002) until I was picked up by Pittsburgh . retiring from the NFL as a Pittsburgh Steelers (2003-2007)and Super Bowl Champion. My duties included:

· Television and Radio Hosting · Fundraising · Broadcasting · Community involvement and promotions · Provided Live on air entertainment, topic discussions, received phone calls from listeners and conducted live interviews

CERTIFICATIONS: · BLS Instructor Certified

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

· Drafted in 1995 (26 pick) by the Philadelphia Eagles · Led the Big 8 in passing offense in 1994 · Named first-team All-Big Eight as a senior in '94 · Honorable mention All-State pick in football at McCluer North High School · Lettered in basketball in high school · 2006 Super Bowl Champion · Had the big block on the Steelers' game-winning TD run by Jerome Bettis in the 2006 Super Bowl. · 2006 Pro Athlete of the Year, New Jersey Fellow Christian Athletes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: · New Jersey Notary · An Organization Acumen with excellent communication and presentation skills · Started Tackling Together Inc., which is a New Jersey 501(3) c, to help disadvantaged youth and their families with social and financial challenges

# 72 Barrett Brooks Position: T Height: 6 -4 Weight: 325 Born: 05/05/1972 College: Kansas State NFL Experience: 11

Career Stats | Game Logs: 01 02 03 04 05 | Situational Stats | Team Roster

GAMES PLAYED Year Team G GS 1995 Philadelphia Eagles 16 16 1996 Philadelphia Eagles 16 15 1997 Philadelphia Eagles 16 14 1998 Philadelphia Eagles 16 1 1999 Detroit Lions 16 12 2000 Detroit Lions 15 4 2001 Detroit Lions 0 0 2002 New York Giants 2 0 2003 Pittsburgh Steelers 0 0 2004 Pittsburgh Steelers 5 0 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers 16 0 TOTAL 118 62

KICK RETURNS Year Team G No Yards Avg Lg TD 40+ 1995 Philadelphia Eagles 16 0 0 --- 0 0 0 1996 Philadelphia Eagles 16 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 1997 Philadelphia Eagles 16 0 0 --- 0 0 0 1998 Philadelphia Eagles 16 1 7 7.0 7 0 0 1999 Detroit Lions 16 0 0 --- 0 0 0 2000 Detroit Lions 15 0 0 --- 0 0 0 2001 Detroit Lions 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 2002 New York Giants 2 0 0 --- 0 0 0 2003 Pittsburgh Steelers 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 2004 Pittsburgh Steelers 5 0 0 --- 0 0 0 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers 16 0 0 --- 0 0 0 TOTAL 118 2 7 3.5 7 0 0

DEFENSIVE STATS Year Team G Total Tckl Ast Sacks Int Yds Avg Lg TD Pass Def 1995 Philadelphia Eagles 16 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 1996 Philadelphia Eagles 16 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 1997 Philadelphia Eagles 16 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 1998 Philadelphia Eagles 16 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 1999 Detroit Lions 16 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 2000 Detroit Lions 15 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 2001 Detroit Lions 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 2002 New York Giants 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 2003 Pittsburgh Steelers 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 2004 Pittsburgh Steelers 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers 16 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 TOTAL 118 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0

FUMBLES Year Team G Fum Lost Fum Forced Own Rec Opp Rec Yards Tot Rec TD 1995 Philadelphia Eagles 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1996 Philadelphia Eagles 16 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1997 Philadelphia Eagles 16 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 1998 Philadelphia Eagles 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1999 Detroit Lions 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2000 Detroit Lions 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2001 Detroit Lions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2002 New York Giants 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2003 Pittsburgh Steelers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2004 Pittsburgh Steelers 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 118 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 0

Player Highlights:

PRO: Spent the last two seasons with the Steelers after signing originally on October 22, 2003 to help solidify an injury-riddled offensive line…has appeared in 103 games during his career, starting in 62 contests…was originally a second round draft choice of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1995 …played with the Eagles from 1995 - 98, playing in 64 games (46 starts)…also played for the Detroit Lions (1999-2000) and spent the 2001 training camp with the Cleveland Browns before being released.

2004: Was active for six games in 2004...9/12 vs. Oakland: dressed but did not play...10/17 at Dallas: had a big block on the Steelers’ game-winning TD run by Jerome Bettis.

2003: Participated in the New York Giants 2003 training camp before being released during the final cuts...11/23 at Cleveland: dressed for the first time since being acquired.

2002: Played two games with the Green Bay Packers after being released during training camp by the Denver Broncos.

COLLEGE: Was a three-year starter at left tackle at Kansas State (1992 -1994)… earned first -team All-Big 8 honors as a senior…his club led the Big 8 in the passing offense in 1994.

PERSONAL: Married (Sonji)…has five children, Jasmine Johnson (14), Romel Brooks (14), Asia Johnson (13), Izreal Brooks (8) and Chyna Brooks (3)…a native of St. Louis, Mo…was an honorable mention all-state selection at McCluer High School in Flourissant,Mo…also lettered in basketball…born May 5, 1972 in St. Louis. Sonji L. Brooks RN BSN MHA CHI 11 Berkshire Dr. Voorhees, NJ.08043 Camden County Fax 856-874-9393 Phone 856-495-6851/215-432-6359 Email [email protected]

OBJECTIVE: To plan and operate an institution of learning where I can “Change Lives, One at A Time” EDUCATION: Master of Nursing Education, Walden University Expected date of completion, Class of 2009 Masters in HealthCare Administration, Seton Hall University Graduated in July of 2004 Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Immaculata College Graduated May of 2001 Associates Degree of Science in Nursing, Community College of Philadelphia Graduated in May of 1999 Class President

WORK HISTORY: Consultant/Adjunct Instructor/ Coordinator, De Institute of Health Sciences Inc., 2007-Present Consultant: Assisted with the management and development of the Practical Nurse Program. Clinical Coordinator: Handled all clinical rotations from the healthcare sites to the hiring of Adjunct Instructors and organizing the schedules. Adjunct Instructor: Foundations of Nursing, Medical-Surgical, and Geriatric Theory and Clinical

Director/Instructor, BA Technical School, 2005-Present Director: Position includes the control of costs, developing operational plans , marketing, operations and cash flow through diligent management and automated computer control. Interacting with Faculty and staff to accomplish organizational goals are key components. Instructor: Position includes teaching the Certified Nurse Aide, Phlebotomy, EKG, Patient Care Technician, BLS & First Aid programs when required.

Director/ /Registered Nurse, Brooks Alternative Services, 2001-2007 Director of Operations : Position includes the control of costs, developing operational plans, marketing, operations and cash flow through diligent management and automated computer control. Interacting with staff and other departments to accomplish organizational goals were key components in this organization Registered Nurse: Duties include supervising and providing care to patients in both the acute care and long term care setting on a per diem basis. Experience includes Long Term Care, ICU/CCU, Telemetry, PACU, Psych, and Emergency Room.

Registered Nurse, Jefferson Hospital, 2003-2005 Critical Care Pool Nurse assigned to various departments, such as the INICU, ISICU, Emergency Room, Telemetry and ICCU. Responsibilities include for providing direct patient care to the critically ill patient with life-threatening cardiac/medical/surgical health deviations. Acute care management of patients from adolescence to geriatric, who are affected by a wide variety of traumatic injuries, debilitating illness, mental-psychosocial impairments and multi-system dysfunctions. Duties also include the direct care of preoperative and postoperative open-heart surgical and transplant patients

Registered Nurse, ACC (Cooper Hospital), 2002-2004 Critical Care nurse assigned to the PCU with experience working in Trauma, Orthopedics, Oncology, CCU & ER. Duties include providing direct patient care to critically ill patients with life-threatening cardiac/medical/surgical health deviations.

Registered Nurse, Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia, 2000-2002 Experience includes working on a Renal, Telemetry, & Medical/Surgical units while collaborating with the physicians on the patient's progression.

Registered Nurse/Supervisor, Northwood Nursing Home, 1999-2002 Supervised a fifty-five bed skilled nursing home floor with two Licensed Practical Nurses and eight Certified Nurses Assistants. My duties included assessing, planning, implementing, and re-evaluating the care of the residents. Provided direct care to these residents, and coordinated the care given by others. Other duties include scheduling and MDS coordination.

Teaching Experience: · CPR Instructor, Cooper Hospital’s Life Support Training Center · First Aid Instructor, Cooper Hospital’s Life Support Training Center · Nurse Aide Instructor, BA Technical School · Phlebotomy Instructor, BA Technical School · EKG Instructor, BA Technic al School · Patient Care Technician Instructor, BA Technical School · Licensed Practical Nursing Instructor, De Institute of Health Sciences · Med Tech Instructor, BA Technical School

Volunteer Experience: · Bethany Baptist Nurses Unit · Children’s Miracle Network · Tackling Together Inc. Professional Affiliations: · New Jersey State Nurses Association/American Nurses Association · American College of Healthcare Executives · National Black Nurses Association · NAACP Lifetime Member · Sigma Theta Tau-Delta Tau Chapter

Certifications/Licenses: · BLS Instructor Certified · First Aid Instructor Certified · ACLS Certified · Nationally Certified Healthcare Instructor (CHI) · Certified Nurse Aide Instructor · Certified Nurse Aide Evaluator · Professional Nurse Licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · Professional Nurse Licensure in the Commonwealth of New Jersey · Professional Nurse Licensure in the Commonwealth of Delaware · Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) · Med Tech Certified Instructor

Conference/Seminar Attendance: · Introduction to Medicare Basics Workshop · Rethinking Restraint Reduction and Prevention · What it takes to be an effective leader

Awards: · Medicare B Provider Outreach Certificate of Achievement

Additional Information: · Started Company in 2001, Brooks Alternative Services Inc., a supplemental staffing and recruiting agency · Started BA Tech School and developed curriculum which is approved by National Health Career Association and the Department of Health and Senior Services. · An Organization Acumen with excellent communication and presentation skills · New Jersey Notary, Commission Expires 2010 · Licensed New Jersey Realtor · Consultation on Curriculum Development and Program Planning at De Institute of Health Sciences Inc (an De approved PN Program) · Consultation on Curriculum Development and Program Planning for Einstein Hospitals NA Program (a Pa approved NA Program)

“Changing Lives, One Student At A Time”

School Overview

2007

Brooks Alternative Technical School 1873 Route 70 East Suite 305-306 Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 Tel. (856) 874-9303 Fax (856) 874-9393 Website: www.brooksalternative.org

Volume IV (Revised October 2007)

Table of Contents

Introduction...... 2 School Mission and Goals...………………...…………..……………….... 2 List of Current Programs………….……………………………………..... 3 Administrative Staff………………………………………………………. 3 Location and Facilities…………………………………………………….. 3 Licenses and Agency Approvals………………………………………….. 4 Admissions………………………….…………………………………….. 4 Advanced Standing/Transfers………….…………………………………. 5 Financial Information………………..……………………………………. 6 Refund Policy………………………………..……………………………. 6 Academic Standards……………………………………..……….……….. 7 Attendance/Lateness………………………………………………………. 9 School Closing/Class Schedule…………………………………………… 10 Graduation Requirements…………………………………………………. 10 Career Services……………………………………….…………………… 11 Equal Opportunity…………………………………………………………. 11 General School Policies…………………………………………………… 11 Scholarships……………………………………………………………….. 11 Code of Conduct…………………………………………………………... 11 Conflict Resolution ……………………………………………………….. 12 Student Records…………………………………………………………… 12 Dress Code………………………………………………………………… 13 School ID’s……………………………………………………………….... 13 Drug and Alcohol Policy…………………………………………………... 13 Smoking Policy…………………………………………………………….. 13 Right to Privacy…………………………………………………….…...... 13 Description of Programs………………….……………..……………..Appendix

5. To foster partnerships with the community and health care agencies to enhance the educational experiences and accomplish the objectives outlined in each curriculum offered.

Programs

BA Tech School is currently offering the following programs:

· Nurse Aide in Long-Term Care Facilities · Nurse Aide Refresher Program · EKG Technician · Phlebotomy · Patient Care Technician

Administrative Staff

Director………………………….………………… Sonji L. Brooks RN, BSN MHA CHI

Admissions and Career Services………………………………………Barrett Brooks, BS

School Secretary…………………………………………………….… Krystal Holmes

Campus Location and Facilities

BA Tech School is located in the Heritage Building, located at 1873 Route 70 East, Suite 305-306, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003.

The classrooms and lab (Suite 305A- 305B-305C) and Administrative Offices ( Suite 306 ) are located on the second floor. Each classroom has enough space to accommodate 20 students. The classrooms are equipped with an overhead projector and television and VCR/DVD player. There is also a room with two computers with internet access which is available to students and graduates for internet job searches, preparation of resumes and cover letters, practice tests, and to do research pertaining to the particular course of study. In addition to the classrooms, our laboratory has adequate equipment and supplies to teach the skills portion for each allied health program.

The Heritage Building is a fully air conditioned and heated facility with an elevator and stairs to the second floor. There is a large downstairs lobby with vending machines and seating which can be utilized by students and staff for breaks. The campus also has tables and chairs located outside the building which can be used at break times, weather permitting. The building has four (4) lavatories: (2) females and (2) males. Lighted exits are located at both entry doors to the school and both entry doors of the Administrative Offices as well as the stairwell and main doors. Free parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the building. Public transportation is also readily available and within walking distance from our building.

Licenses and Agency Approvals

BA Tech School is licensed by the New Jersey Department of Education. The Nurse Aide in Long-Term Care Facilities Program is approved by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. The school is also approved as a provider of education and training by the National Healthcare Association.

In addition to the above, BA Tech School is authorized to provide career training to individuals who are referred by the following agencies:

Camden County One-Stop Camden County Workforce Investment Board Workforce Development Partnership Program

Admissions

Admission Requirements Candidates for admission to BA Tech School Allied Health Programs must have one of the following: 1. High School Diploma 2. G.E.D. 3. If the applicant has neither a high school diploma nor G.E.D., the student must demonstrate a ninth grade reading and math level on the T.A.B.E. (Test of Adult Basic Education) administered by the Admissions Office (for applicants to the Nurse Aide Program, a sixth grade reading and math level must be demonstrated).The cost of the T.A.B.E test is $15.00.

In addition to the academic requirement above, all students must provide the school with a Physical Exam/Health Form completed by their physician.

All applicants must be at least 17 years of age. The school requires a parent or guardian’s signature on the enrollment agreement for students less than 18 years of age.

In addition to the above requirements, all applicants for the Nurse Aide in Long-Term Care Facilities Program must have a recent tuberculosis skin test (2-step PPD) and be able to pass criminal background history requirements.

Application Process There are four easy steps to becoming a student at BA Tech School:

Step 1: Complete an application, include a non-refundable $15 application fee, and either fax, drop it off or mail it to:

BA Tech School 1873 Route 70 East Suite 306 Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 Fax: 856-874-9393

Step 2: Appointment with School Admissions Representative After the initial application is received, each applicant meets with the Admissions Representative to discuss the various programs offered by BA Tech School. During this meeting, the student’s aptitudes and career goals will be discussed. Applicants will be given a school tour. In addition, the T.A.B.E. (Test of Adult Basic Education) will be administered to those applicants who do not have either a high school diploma or G.E.D. in order to demonstrate a ninth grade reading and math level (sixth grade reading and math levels for students enrolled in Nurse Aide Program). Applicants will be informed of the cost of program attendance, including tuition and all applicable fees.

Step 3: Submission of all required documents Enrollment is processed on a first come, first served basis. All items must be received by the Admission Office in order for your application to be processed. These include a completed application and $15 application fee, two forms of identification, high school diploma, G.E.D., or completed T.A.B.E. test, and all required health forms. Admission is guaranteed only when all admission criteria and responsibilities are met.

Step 4: Payment of tuition and fees

After the above three steps are completed, the applicant will be notified of his or her acceptance into BA Tech School by a school representative. At this time, all payment arrangements will be finalized. For more information, please see below under Financial Information.

Advanced Standing Students may receive credit for advanced standing for previous education at the discretion of the School Director. Requests for advanced standing must be made during the process of admission to the school and applicants will be required to provide all necessary documentation in a timely manner so that a decision regarding advanced standing may be reached prior to enrollment.

Program-To-Program Transfers Students who wish to transfer from one program to another at BA Tech School must be granted permission to do so by the School Director. The following rules will apply:

1. Students are responsible for tuition and fees for the original program up to the time of transfer. 2. Completed courses which are shared between the two programs will be counted towards advanced standing in the new program. 3. If a student does receive advanced standing credit, the tuition and fees for the new program will be adjusted to reflect this.

Financial Information

All applications for school admission must be accompanied by a fee of $15.00

The tuition for each program includes all textbooks, materials, and supplies needed for program completion. An invoice for the tuition balance due is sent upon registration. Payment may be made by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, check, money order, or cash. Generally, payments should be received ten days prior to a student’s start date. All tuition is due prior to start of class, unless payment arrangements are made between the student and the school. If the full tuition is not paid or if payment arrangements have not been made or kept once agreed upon by the student and the school, the student may be withdrawn from his or her program of study.

Students who damage school property or equipment will be required to pay the repair or replacement costs. These costs will need to be satisfied before a certificate of completion is given to the student. Students will need to meet all financial responsibilities before a certificate of graduation/completion will be issued.

Refund Policy & Schedule

The school will refund tuition and fees according to the following policies:

All advance tuition paid by the applicant will be refunded if the school rejects the applicant, or if the applicant cancels the enrollment within three (3) business days after signing the agreement.

Students who wish to cancel their enrollment in a course or program at BA Tech School must do so in writing. The request must include the date of withdrawal and must be dated and signed by the student. This letter must be received one week prior to withdrawal. It is best to hand deliver the withdrawal letter and have a copy signed by the school Admissions Officer, or mail the letter by Certified Mail. All tuition reimbursements will occur only after this written notification is received.

Should the student’s enrollment be terminated or should the student withdraw for any reason, the following refund policy will apply:

1. The school will retain the registration fee

2. The school will require students to retain all purchased books, equipment, supplies, and uniforms purchased from the school and issued to the student. In addition, the school will not refund the fees for purchased insurance and the health exam (if applicable).

3. For courses of 300 hours or less, the school may retain the registration fee plus a pro- rata portion of the tuition calculated on a weekly basis.

4. For full-time attendance in courses exceeding 300 hours in length but not exceeding 1200 hours, the school will retain the registration fee plus a. 10% of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs in the first week b. 20% of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs in the second or third week c. 45% of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs after the third week but prior to the completion of 25% of the course d. 70% of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs after 25% but not more than 50% of the course has been completed e. 100% of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs after completion of more than 50% of the course

5. For part-time attendance in courses over 300 hours in length, the school will retain the registration fee plus a. 10% of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs in the first 25 hours of scheduled attendance b. 20% of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs between 26 and 75 hours of scheduled attendance c. 45% of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs after the third week but prior to the completion of 25% of the course d. 70% of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs after 25% but not more than 50% of the course has been completed e. 100% of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs after completion of more than 50% of the course

Academic Standards

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Students are assessed for Satisfactory Academic Progress at the end of each module of instruction. All students must demonstrate Satisfactory Academic Progress, which is defined as a minimum grade of 72% for each module. Students who achieve a module grade of less than 72% will be given a specified time frame in order to complete all make-up work and exams necessary to bring their module grade up to 72%.

During this period, the student will. BA Tech School will provide free tutoring for up to 6.5 hours without additional tuition costs. Should additional tutoring be necessary, the student will be obligated to pay $35 an hour for the additional tutoring. If the student has not met the required grade of 72% after 6.5 hours of individualized tutoring and cannot afford the fee for additional tutoring, the student will meet with the School Director in order to determine the next appropriate action.

The principal evaluation technique utilized to determine academic progress is the administration of written and practical exams in order to determine competencies. Test scores that are below 72% are an indication that the necessary skills for program graduation and entry-level employment have not been acquired. Tests will be both cognitive and psychomotor with the psychomotor skills being measured against industry standards.

Missed Work In order for students to meet their educational goals and requirements for graduation, students are required to complete all course work and examinations for their particular program. If work is missed, the student will be offered the opportunity to 1) participate in the school’s make-up schedule offered or 2) receive private instruction for an additional fee. Private instruction, if given outside of the normal instructional day, may be provided for an additional fee at the rate of $35.00 per hour. Private instruction that is able to be scheduled within the school’s normal instructional hours is offered as part of the tuition package. Should the student who needs to make up work desire to wait until the lesson is offered in another class, the student needs to be aware that this will impact on their completion date and an addendum will need to be added to their enrollment agreement to reflect this.

Incomplete Grades

A grade of “Incomplete” will be given to any student who fails to complete all required assignments, tests, quizzes and exams. A grade of “Incomplete” is also given to any student who misses the final examination given for any course, module or program. A student who misses a final examination must contact the instructor within twenty-four hours of the examination in order to make arrangements for a make-up final examination. Students who fail to contact the instructor for a missed final examination will be given a grade of “F”. Unless other arrangements have been approved by the School Director, students are given one week to make up work and missed examinations. Work and examinations still not complete at the end of the one week deadline will be assigned a grade of an “F”. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor about completing the course works, taking examinations, or, if necessary, extending the deadline for coursework completion.

Withdrawal from School

Students who wish to withdraw from a course or program at BA Tech School must do so in writing. This request must include the date of withdrawal and must be signed and dated by the student. It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw officially in writing from school. Failure to withdraw according to school policy will result in administrative dismissal from the school.

Leave of Absence

The school will make every effort to help students meet their educational goals, but because of the short time between start and finish, leave of absences will not be allowed unless approved by the School Director. However, if a leave of absence is granted, all programs must be completed within a time frame which is equal to one and one-half times the length of the program.

Re-entry Policy

Students who have been dismissed from the school and are requesting reentry must put the request in writing to the School Director. After careful consideration and weighing all factors involved, students may be allowed to reenter the school at the discretion of the School Director. In cases where the student was dismissed due to poor grades and/or skill performance, tutoring maybe required prior to reentering. In cases of unacceptable code of conduct the student will have to meet with a review panel before reentering the school. The decision of the review panel is final. A letter of the decision will be sent to student in 14 days. In cases of excessive absences, official withdrawals, or financial/personal concerns the student may be granted reentry. All decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.

Credit Disclaimer

BA Tech School does not offer college credit courses, and there is no guarantee that credit for courses completed at BA Tech School will be accepted at other educational institutions.

Attendance Requirements

Students are expected to attend every class. If it is necessary to be absent for any reason, the school administration should be notified as soon as possible. There are no “excused absences” and all absences, regardless of the reason, will be recorded and used in the calculation of cumulative attendance. For the Nurse Aide in Long Term Care Facilities Program, students must complete all hours of instruction, and any time missed must be made up, whether class, lab, or clinical. For other programs, an attendance rate of 80% is required in order to be eligible for graduation. Students who miss greater than 20% of scheduled class time will be required to make up time to correct this deficiency. Students who fail to do so will not be eligible for graduation and may be required to drop from the program.

Lateness Policy

Being timely is essential to achieving one’s career goals. Lateness to class is disruptive and is to be avoided. If a student is consistently late to class, a meeting with the School Director will be required to determine appropriate action. The following recording system will be used for tardiness:

1- 15 Recorded 15 minutes late

16- 30 Recorded 30 minutes late 31-45 Recorded 45 minutes late 46-60 Recorded 1 hour late

Tardiness is recorded as absence and it is the responsibility of the student to make up lost time and class assignments.

Class Schedules

The hours of school operation are 9 AM to 5 PM , Monday through Friday. The school is closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The school will also be closed for Winter Break during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

School Closing In the event of inclement weather, students should call the school to find out whether or not school will be closed. For morning students, a telephone message will indicate whether or not school is cancelled for that particular day. If classes are cancelled, students will be required to make up the missed time and make-up days will be arranged.

Graduation Requirements

The following requirements must be met in order for students to be eligible for graduation:

Successful completion of each teaching module with a grade of 72% or greater

Attendance requirements must be met in accordance with the School’s attendance

Satisfaction of all financial obligations

Upon completion of the above requirements, students will be issued a certificate of completion for their programs of study.

Career Services

BA Tech School offers employment assistance to its graduates. Our services include assisting the graduate with writing of a resume and cover letter, discussion of job interview techniques, providing job leads, and “mock” interviews to give our graduates confidence to present themselves professionally at the employment interview. Students and graduates are also provided with computers, fax machine, and internet access to enable them to research job opportunities and apply for jobs on-line. BA Tech School does not provide a guarantee of employment to any of our graduates. The process of finding the right job in a graduate’s chosen career requires a significant effort on the part of the graduate as well as sharing resources with the Career Services staff.

Equal Opportunity

BA Tech School is committed to the ideals of equal opportunity. We conduct our educational programs without discrimination as to age, color, national origin, sex, race, disability, or religion.

General School Policies

Scholarships

Scholarships are available on a limited basis to help cover the cost of tuition at Brooks Alternative Technical School . Scholarships may be awarded on the basis of multiple criteria, including financial need, prior work experience, or academic achievement (available to high school seniors only). All applicants must first apply to Brooks Alternative Technical School and must meet all requirements for enrollment into a career program prior to being considered for a scholarship. For more information, please contact the BA Technical School Admissions Representative or School Director.

Code of Conduct

Students are required to follow a professional code of conduct at all times when on the school campus and at the clinical affiliation site. Students who fail to adhere to the school’s professional code of conduct may be dismissed from the school.

Cause for immediate dismissal may include but may not be limited to:

Use of foul language Theft Damaging property of others including the nursing home and school equipment Unsafe Behavior including patient abandonment at the clinical site Insubordination Cheating The use of drugs and/or alcohol on the school campus or clinical site Discrimination and all forms of bias Sexual Harassment

Conflict Resolution Policy

Students who have a complaint or grievance or who would like to appeal a dismissal must put submit a written request to the School Director for further action to be taken. The written request must include: 1. Student’s full name, social security number, and current address 2. State the concern including dates, time, instructors or other students involved 3. The letter must be dated and signed by the student

Upon receipt of this letter, the matter will be fully investigated by the School Director and, if necessary, a meeting with the School Director will be arranged within 5 days.

Student Records

Student records will be maintained by BA Tech School indefinitely. These records include:

1. Attendance Records 2. Academic Progress and Grades 3. Financial Records 4. Placement Data 5. The Enrollment Agreement 6. Records of appeals, disciplinary actions, and dismissals 7. A copy of graduation certificate 8. Health Form required for school admission

Student records are maintained by the school secretary and are available for review by the student at any time. Students are encouraged to submit updates to their records, such as address changes. All records are private and are handled with confidentiality. A school transcript and Certificate of Completion are given at to each student upon program completion. An additional Certificate of Completion or Transcript can be ordered for an additional $10.00 per copy by written request to:

BA Tech School 1873 Route 70 East, Suite 306 Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 or Fax: 856-874-9393

Dress Code

Students are asked to adhere to a professional dress code while attending class and while at the clinical site. Instructors will monitor student attire, and may dismiss any student who does not adhere to the school dress code. The dress code may vary from program to program. For details regarding the dress code for your specific program, please speak with the Admissions Representative.

School ID Badges

A School ID is given to each student and must be worn at all times when students are in class, laboratory, or at the clinical site. Students not wearing the official school ID may be asked to leave the premises. Lost ID’s are replaced for a fee of $5.00.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

BA Tech School does not allow the possession, use or distribution of illegal drugs or alcohol on school property. Anyone who is found to possess, use or distribute illegal substances or alcohol on the school campus is subject to disciplinary actions including suspension and/or dismissal from the school.

Smoking Policy Students are not permitted to smoke on the school premises.

Student Records/Right to Privacy

BA Tech School will not release any school records or any other information about a student to any third party without the written consent of the student. The New Jersey Department of Education, and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development may inspect records for compliance with state regulations.

Allied Health

Programs

Nurse Aide in Long-Term Care

Facilities Program

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

The Nurse Aide in Long-Term Care Facilities Program is a New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services approved training program which consists of 90 hours of training (50 hours of classroom and lab instruction and 40 hours of clinical instruction in a New Jersey licensed long-term care facility). The goal of this program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the National Nurse Aide Competency Exam for Nursing Assistants and gain employment as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Throughout the program, the concept of Human Caring is stressed. This concept is based on the belief that all residents in long-term care facilities are entitled to receive an optimal level of health and personal care services. Furthermore, each resident is unique and treated with respect, compassion, and dignity in order to provide care which includes the protection, maintenance and restoration of the resident.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

In addition to the general requirements for admission to BA Tech School, all applicants must complete a 2-Step PPD tuberculosis skin test and physician evaluation and chest-x- ray if this test is positive, prior to program admission. Also, Students will need to submit to a criminal background check and fingerprinting and must pass specific requirements in order to be eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Competency Exam for Nursing Assistants and gain employment as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). For specific details, please see the school Admissions Representative and the NNAAP New Jersey Nurse Aide & Personal Care Assistant Candidate Handbook.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The nursing assistant is trained to work in long-term care facilities. The duties of the nursing assistant include measuring and recording vital signs; performing personal-care procedures; patient transport, admission, and discharge; recording intake and output measurements; and the therapeutic application of heat and cold modalities. The nursing assistant demonstrates knowledge of basic medical terminology, systems of the human body and related diseases and disorders, nutrition, and hygiene, as well as the physical, psycho-social, and rehabilitative needs of the elderly.

STATE COMPETENCY EXAM

Upon completion of the Nurse Aide in Long-Term Care Facilities Program, graduates are required to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination in order to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The fee for this examination is included in the school tuition (one testing only). COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MODULE I Core Curriculum for Nurse Aide Personnel in Long-Term Care Facilities (16 hours)

This module introduces the student to the concept of long-term care. It helps the student to define the job duties of the nurse aide. It discusses the following: The losses experienced by a resident in being admitted to the long-term care

Ways to promote patient rights Appropriate communication techniques Ways of preventing spread of infection Method of caring for the resident’s environment and equipment Proper ways of making a bed Safety measures to prevent accidents like burns and falls Fire and disaster practices and emergency health care practices

MODULE II Psycho-Social Needs of the Resident (10 Hours)

This module focuses on the psychosocial characteristics of residents living in long-term care facilities, wherein the basic needs of man, individual, responses to the aging process, and emotional needs and support of the resident are discussed. Ways of dealing with the residents with abnormal behavior or cognitive impairment, therapeutic use of touch and reality orientation will be discussed.

MODULE III Physical Needs of the Resident (56 Hours)

In this module physical needs and ways to meet these needs will be discussed, demonstrated, and return demonstrated. This includes the performance of the following procedures: lifting and moving techniques, bathing, bath rub, observing and reporting physical changes, positioning, incontinent care, prevention of pressure sores, dressing and undressing, provision of mouth care and denture care, feeding the resident, personal grooming, shaving the beard, morning and evening care, provision of rest, measuring Introduction

Brooks Alternative Technical School (BA Tech School) is a private allied health career school located in Cherry Hill , New Jersey . The school was originally created in order to help alleviate the critical shortage of Certified Nursing Assistants by providing high quality nurse aide training in accordance with current state regulations and guidelines. However, the school has since branched out and offers comprehensive training programs in other allied health fields where employment opportunities exist.

The school is owned by Sonji L. Brooks RN, BSN MHA, a leader in adult allied health education. Mrs. Brooks is a Certified Nursing Aide Instructor and Evaluator and has long-term care experience as a nurse, educator and manager. She also has several years of experience as a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Instructor and has provided training to physicians, registered nurses and many other healthcare professionals.

Mrs. Brooks envisioned the BA Tech School not only as an institution dedicated to providing area long-term care facilities with well-trained nursing assistants and other allied health career professionals, but also as a career school dedicated to provide our students with personal and professional growth. By providing high quality curricula and qualified instructors, small class sizes and more individualized attention, we feel that we enable our students to reach their career goals. Our motto is “Changing Lives, One Student at a Time”. By providing quality education in favorable learning environment, our graduates are able to pursue their career objectives and enhance their lives.

School Mission and Goals

The Mission of BA Tech School is to provide quality educational training which leads to satisfying career opportunities in the field of Allied Health and Nursing.

The Goals of BA Tech School are:

1. To provide sound educational training programs which are aligned with industry standards

2. To provide learning opportunities for all students, taking into account different backgrounds and differing learning abilities and styles

3. To graduate safe, competent professionals who are able to seek entry-level positions in a variety of health care settings.

4. To promote life long learning to maintain competence and encourage professional growth through continuing education and activities. intake and output, taking vital signs, serving bedpan/urinal, weighing the resident, application of anti-embolic stockings, specimen collection, and ambulating the resident who needs assistance. The student will also learn the signs and symptoms of certain disorders such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, urinary tract disorders, fractures, Parkinsonism, stroke, seizure disorders, and Alzheimer’s Disease. In this module sexuality in the elderly will be discussed.

MODULE IV Spiritual, Recreational, and Activity Needs of the Resident (8 Hours)

In this module, the student will learn ways of meeting the spiritual, recreational, and activity needs of the elderly. Types and value of activities will be discussed as well as helping residents and family to cope with death and dying. The role of the nurse aide in post-mortem care will also be discussed/demonstrated.

Nurse Aide in Long-Term Care

Facilities Refresher

Program

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

The Nurse Aide in Long-Term Care Facilities Program is a New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services approved review training program which consists of a total of 16 hours of training including classroom and lab instruction. The goal of this program is to review the skills and content needed to retake the National Nurse Aide Competency Exam for Nursing Assistants and gain employment as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

In addition to the general requirements for admission to BA Tech School, the student’s original nurse aide certification must be verified to be within the previous five years. Also, students will need to submit to a criminal background check and fingerprinting and must pass specific requirements in order to be eligible to re-take the National Nurse Aide Competency Exam for Nursing Assistants (NNAAP). For specific details, please see the school Admissions Representative and the NNAAP New Jersey Nurse Aide & Personal Care Assistant Candidate Handbook.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The nursing assistant is trained to work in long-term care facilities. The duties of the nursing assistant include measuring and recording vital signs; performing personal-care procedures; patient transport, admission, and discharge; recording intake and output measurements; and the therapeutic application of heat and cold modalities. The nursing assistant demonstrates knowledge of basic medical terminology, systems of the human body and related diseases and disorders, nutrition, and hygiene, as well as the physical, psycho-social, and rehabilitative needs of the elderly.

STATE COMPETENCY EXAM

Upon completion of the Nurse Aide in Long-Term Care Facilities Refresher Program, graduates will re-take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination in order to become a Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA ). The fee for this examination is included in the school tuition (one testing only).

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MODULE I Core Curriculum for Nurse Aide Personnel in Long-Term Care Facilities (2 hours)

This module re- introduces the student to the concept of long-term care. It helps the student to define the job duties of the nurse aide. It discusses the following: The losses experienced by a resident in being admitted to the long-term care

Ways to promote patient rights Appropriate communication techniques Ways of preventing spread of infection Method of caring for the resident’s environment and equipment Proper ways of making a bed Safety measures to prevent accidents like burns and falls Fire and disaster practices and emergency health care practices

MODULE II Psycho-Social Needs of the Resident (1 Hour)

This module review will focus on the psychosocial characteristics of residents living in long-term care facilities, wherein the basic needs of man, individual, responses to the aging process, and emotional needs and support of the resident are discussed. Ways of dealing with the residents with abnormal behavior or cognitive impairment, therapeutic use of touch and reality orientation will be review

MODULE III Physical Needs of the Resident (12 Hours)

In this module physical needs and ways to meet these needs will be reviewed, demonstrated, and return demonstrated. This includes the review of the following skills: Handwashing, Measuring and Recording Weight of an Ambulatory Resident, Provides Mouth Care, Provides Denture Care, Dresses Resident with an Affected Arm, Performs Passive Range of Motion to One Arm, One Leg, & One Ankle, Measures and Records Urinary Output, Takes and Records Oral Temperature, Respirations & Pulse, Feed a Resident who cannot feed herself, Position a Resident to one side, A modified bed bath to one arm, face and hand, provides hand care, provides foot care, Puts on Knee High Elastic Sock, Transfers a Resident to Wheelchair, Assist a Resident to Ambulate, Perineal Care for the Incontinent Resident, Assist Resident to Use Bedpan, and Make an Occupied Bed.

MODULE IV Spiritual, Recreational, and Activity Needs of the Resident (1 Hour)

In this module, the student will review ways of meeting the spiritual, recreational, and activity needs of the elderly. Types and value of activities will be discussed as well as helping residents and family to cope with death and dying. The role of the nurse aide in post-mortem care will also be reviewed

EKG Technician Program

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

The EKG Technician Program is a 40-hour program designed to prepare the individual to assume the role of the EKG Technician. Students will learn the fundamental concepts and medical terminology of cardiac anatomy and physiology. Students will learn the basic operation of the EKG equipment, including proper set-up, maintenance, patient preparation, and performance of the electrocardiogram. Students will be required to demonstrate technical proficiency in the performance of an electrocardiogram and will learn to trouble-shoot the various causes of sub-optimal tracings. Students will become familiar with the components of the eletrocardiographic recording and understand the relationship of the EKG to the diagnosis of various cardiac disorders. Students will also receive CPR Certification during this program.

After the completion of all required class and laboratory work, student will be required to perform an 8-hour clinical externship at a nearby clinical facility where they will apply their knowledge in an actual work setting.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The role of the EKG technician is a dynamic and expanding career. BA Tech School ’s EKG Technician Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions as an EKG technician in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Inpatient facilities include hospitals, long-term care facilities, and rehabilitation centers. Examples of outpatient settings are physicians’ offices and home health care agencies.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and will be eligible for national certification through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MODULE II Applied EKG (12 hours)

Advanced knowledge of the cardiovascular system with emphasis on the heart in disease states including identification of cardiac arrhythmias using EKG wave form, interpretation of advanced arrythmias, hypertrophies, cardiac ischemia, and myocardial infarction is discussed.

MODULE III Advanced EKG (12 hours)

This course provides advanced training which is often required to obtain employment in the field; cardiac stress testing, artificial pacemaker evaluation, 24 hour Halter monitoring and advanced cardiac arrhythmia recognition and telemetry monitoring. Students use equipment which includes the pacemaker simulator, Halter monitor recorders, 3-channel EKG recording systems and telemetry monitors.

MODULE IV EKG Externship (8hours)

This course consists of experiential learning at an assigned medical facility. The 8 hour externship experience will reinforce the lecture courses previously completed. Students will be expected to demonstrate competence in performing EKG Technician skills.

Phlebotomy Technician Program

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

The Phlebotomy Technician Program is a 200-hour, 8-week program which prepares the student as a phlebotomist. The phlebotomist’s primary function is to assist the health care team in the accurate, safe and reliable collection and transportation of specimens for clinical laboratory testing. Students are taught the anatomy and physiology of the blood, the proper way to handle and transport blood specimens, and will learn the various types of equipment utilized in performing a venipuncture. Different types of venipuncture techniques will be taught including Vacutainer, syringe, butterfly needle, and capillary blood puncture techniques. Students will also learn to centrifuge blood specimens and separate the different components of the blood for processing in the laboratory. Students will practice all phlebotomy procedures in the lab and will need to demonstrate proficiency in all of the different aspects of blood drawing techniques that are taught in this program.

In addition to possessing practical skills in blood-drawing techniques, today’s phlebotomist must also be familiar with all aspects of Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions, laboratory safety, and federal regulations involving occupational safety and the protection of the patient’s privacy. All students will receive bloodborne pathogen training and be required to demonstrate a complete understanding of all current Standard Precautions as recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

After completion of 144 hours of required class and laboratory work, student will be required to perform a 56-hour clinical externship at a nearby clinical facility where they will apply their knowledge in an actual work setting.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Phlebotomy Technician is a person trained to work in any health-related discipline where the drawing and processing of blood samples is required. After completing this course, the phlebotomy technician can be employed in diverse clinical settings such as medical laboratories, physician’s offices, hospitals, clinical research facilities, and agencies, which deal with blood donation and distribution.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and will be eligible for national certification through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The certification examination consists of two parts, a written exam and a skills exam where candidates will need to demonstrate competency in tested phlebotomy procedures.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MODULE I Introduction to Phlebotomy (36 Hours)

In module I, students will be introduced to the field of phlebotomy and will learn the function of today’s Phlebotomy Technician. In addition, topics to be covered include special procedure and miscellaneous testing, HIPAA regulations. basic anatomy & physiology, disease prevention, communication and professionalism, management, medical law, ethics, patient privacy, and HIPAA regulations will be covered

MODULE II Asepsis and Infection Control (8 hours)

The students will learn the standard protocol for the protection of healthcare workers and patients to ensure that the procedures and treatments prescribed by the physician are safely and properly performed to assist the patient’s return to health. In addition, an overview of classifications of microorganisms, culture sensitivities, causes and prevention of chain of infection are taught.

MODULE III Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology (28 hours)

The overall objective of the program is to acquire knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Includes an overview of the diseases related to each anatomical system. Functional concepts and internal structure are related as a comprehensive understanding of the language of medicine.

MODULE IV Hematology (36 Hours)

In module II, the student will learn the fundamentals of hematology, the study of blood and blood cells. The functions of each of the cells found in blood will be covered. Students will learn the meaning and importance of the complete blood count ( CBC ) and learn the diseases and disorders that would result in abnormalities of the blood cell count. In addition, the technique of preparing and staining a blood smear and microscopic examination of the blood will be covered.

MODULE V Applied Venipuncture (36 Hours)

This course is designed to instruct the student in proper methods of venous blood and capillary blood collection. Students will become familiar with equipment and supplies used in venipuncture techniques and specimen transport. The student will learn and follow procedural guidelines for laboratory testing including specimen collection, specimen processing, result reporting, and record documentation. Students will be expected to demonstrate competence in the performance of venipuncture by the various techniques taught in the Phlebotomy Technician Program. Quality assurance monitoring in the collection of blood, complying with safety requirements, and professionalism with patients, co-workers, and other healthcare professionals are emphasized.

MODULE VI Phlebotomy Externship (56 Hours)

This module consists of experiential learning at an assigned medical facility. The 56- hour clinical externship experience will reinforce the knowledge and skills which the student has previously learned. In addition to the 25 sticks performed in lab, 75 sticks must be acquired upon completion to be eligible to sit for the National Certification. Students will be expected to demonstrate competence in performing various skills and techniques learned in the Phlebotomy Technician Program.

Patient Care Technician Program

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

This comprehensive 350-hour program will prepare the student for a career as a Patient Care Technician. This program provides in-depth training in three major areas of study: Patient Care (Nurse Aide Training), EKG Technician, and Phlebotomy. Training objectives for the Patient Care modules include detailed instruction in the technical skills necessary to provide personal care to complex patients, implementation of selected portions of care plans including respiratory services, and rehabilitation services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. In the Phlebotomy Module, students will receive instruction in clinical medical laboratory procedures including specimen collection, urinalysis, microbiology, and hematology. Students will learn all aspects of laboratory safety and the use of Standard Precautions when handling blood and other body fluids. Students will receive instruction in the performance of venipuncture and capillary puncture. The EKG Technician module will provide the student with the fundamentals of cardiovascular anatomy and medical terminology, electrocardiogram theory, and the techniques of performing an electrocardiogram for diagnostic purposes. Students will also learn to obtain vital signs and will receive CPR training and certification. Career development including writing a resume, cover letter, and interview techniques will be discussed.

After the completion of 286 hours of the required class and laboratory work, student will be required to perform a 64-hour clinical externship at an assigned medical facility where they will receive hands-on training in an actual work setting.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The role of the Patient Care Technician is a dynamic and expanding career. The Patient Care Technician Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. Inpatient facilities include hospitals, long-term care facilities, and rehabilitation centers. Examples of outpatient settings are physicians’ offices and home health care agencies. Graduates may also seek entry-level positions in medical laboratories and agencies which deal with blood donation and distribution.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and will be eligible for national certification as a Patient Care Technician through the National Healthcareer Association.

Please note: Upon completion of Modules I, II, III, and IV, students are immediately eligible to to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination in order to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The fee for this examination is included in the school tuition (one testing only).

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MODULE I Core Curriculum for Nurse Aide Personnel in Long-Term Care Facilities (16 hours)

This module introduces the student to the concept of long-term care. It helps the student to define the job duties of the nurse aide. It discusses the following: The losses experienced by a resident in being admitted to the long-term care

Ways to promote patient rights Appropriate communication techniques Ways of preventing spread of infection Method of caring for the resident’s environment and equipment Proper ways of making a bed Safety measures to prevent accidents like burns and falls Fire and disaster practices and emergency health care practices

MODULE II Psycho-Social Needs of the Resident (10 Hours)

This module focuses on the psychosocial characteristics of residents living in long-term care facilities, wherein the basic needs of man, individual, responses to the aging process, and emotional needs and support of the resident are discussed. Ways of dealing with the residents with abnormal behavior or cognitive impairment, therapeutic use of touch and reality orientation will be discussed.

MODULE III Physical Needs of the Resident (56 Hours)

In this module physical needs and ways to meet these needs will be discussed. This includes the performance of the following procedures: lifting and moving techniques, bathing, bath rub, observing and reporting physical changes, positioning, incontinent care, prevention of pressure sores, dressing and undressing, provision of mouth care and denture care, feeding the resident, personal grooming, shaving the beard, morning and evening care, provision of rest, measuring intake and output, taking vital signs, serving bedpan/urinal, weighing the resident, application of anti-embolic stockings, specimen collection, and ambulating the resident who needs assistance. The student will also learn the signs and symptoms of certain disorders such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, urinary tract disorders, fractures, Parkinsonism, stroke, seizure disorders, and Alzheimer’s Disease. In this module sexuality in the elderly will be discussed.

MODULE IV Spiritual, Recreational, and Activity Needs of the Resident (8 Hours)

In this module, the student will learn ways of meeting the spiritual, recreational, and activity needs of the elderly. Types and value of activities will be discussed as well as helping residents and family to cope with death and dying. The role of the nurse aide in post-mortem care will also be discussed and demonstrated

MODULE XIII Applied EKG (12 Hours)

In this module, students will build upon the fundamental concepts learned in the first module. They will learn more advanced concepts in cardiology including disease states and identification of cardiac arrhythmias. Other topics to be discussed include cardiac hypertrophy, cardiac ischemia, and myocardial infarction.

MODULE XIV Advanced EKG (12 Hours)

In this module, students will learn advanced concepts and training which is often required for successful career placement as an EKG Technician. Topics to be discussed include cardiac stress testing, pacemaker evaluation, 24-hour Holter monitoring, and cardiac arrhythmia recognition and telemetry monitoring. Students will demonstrate proficiency using various equipment including the pacemaker simulator, Holter monitor recorder, and 3-channel EKG recording system.

MODULE XV Career Development (4 Hours)

This course is designed to instruct the student in various aspects of professional development and job-hunting skills. Students will learn to write a resume and cover letter. Interview techniques will be covered, and students will practice “mock” interviews in order to gain confidence in their presentation to prospective employers.

MODULE XVI Patient Care Externship (64 Hours)

This module consists of experiential learning at an assigned medical facility. The 64- hour clinical externship experience will reinforce the knowledge and skills which the student has previously learned. Students will be expected to demonstrate competence in performing various skills and techniques learned in the Patient Care Technician Program while complying with all safety requirements. Professionalism with patients, co-workers, and other healthcare professionals is emphasized throughout the clinical training. Please Note: The 90 hours required to complete Modules I, II, III , and IV include all classroom, laboratory, and clinical training.

MODULE V Home Health Care/Acute Care (10 Hours)

In this module, students will focus on the unique needs of patients in both the home healthcare setting, and in the acute and sub-acute care setting. Students will learn to perform various procedures in the acute and sub-acute care setting including providing care to post-surgical patients, providing care to patients with a tracheostomy, providing care to patients with brain injuries, providing care to a patient with an analgesic pump, and care of the patient with an IV line.

MODULE VI CPR and First Aid (6 Hours)

The focus of this course is to provide a general understanding of the needs of the injured person and to give supportive care including CPR until advanced cardiac life support is available. This course will cover the theory and practical skills needed to perform CPR and give basic first aid, according to current guidelines of the American Heart Association. Students who successfully complete this course will receive CPR certification.

MODULE VII Introduction to Phlebotomy (36 Hours)

In module I, students will be introduced to the field of phlebotomy and will learn the function of today’s Phlebotomy Technician. In addition, topics to be covered include special procedure and miscellaneous testing, HIPAA regulations. basic anatomy & physiology, disease prevention, communication and professionalism, management, medical law, ethics, patient privacy, and HIPAA regulations will be covered

MODULE VIII Asepsis and Infection Control (8 hours)

The students will learn the standard protocol for the protection of healthcare workers and patients to ensure that the procedures and treatments prescribed by the physician are safely and properly performed to assist the patient’s return to health. In addition, an overview of classifications of microorganisms, culture sensitivities, causes and prevention of chain of infection are taught.

MODULE IX Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology (28 hours)

The overall objective of the program is to acquire knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Includes an overview of the diseases related to each anatomical system. Functional concepts and internal structure are related as a comprehensive understanding of the language of medicine.

MODULE X Hematology (36 Hours)

In module II, the student will learn the fundamentals of hematology, the study of blood and blood cells. The functions of each of the cells found in blood will be covered. Students will learn the meaning and importance of the complete blood count ( CBC ) and learn the diseases and disorders that would result in abnormalities of the blood cell count. In addition, the technique of preparing and staining a blood smear and microscopic examination of the blood will be covered.

MODULE XI Applied Venipuncture (36 Hours)

This course is designed to instruct the student in proper methods of venous blood and capillary blood collection. Students will become familiar with equipment and supplies used in venipuncture techniques and specimen transport. The student will learn and follow procedural guidelines for laboratory testing including specimen collection, specimen processing, result reporting, and record documentation. Students will be expected to demonstrate competence in the performance of venipuncture by the various techniques taught in the Phlebotomy Technician Program. Quality assurance monitoring in the collection of blood, complying with safety requirements, and professionalism with patients, co-workers, and other healthcare professionals are emphasized.

MODULE XII Introduction to EKG (8 Hours)

This course introduces students to patient preparation, EKG machines, performing and mounting of 12-lead and single channel tracings. The fundamental anatomy of the cardiovascular system and related medical terminology is taught during this module. Basic EKG rhythm identification and cardiac disease states will be stressed.

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Borough of Oaklyn

CODE ENFORCEMENT: Borough of Oaklyn, NJ Chapter 104: RENTAL PROPERTIES

Chapter 104: RENTAL PROPERTIES

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Oaklyn 7-11-2000 by Ord. No. 12-00. Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Ch. 104, Rental Properties, Art. I, Tenant Registration, adopted 3-14-1989 by Ord. No. 1-89. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES Uniform construction codes — See Ch. 64. Fire prevention — See Ch. 75. Housing standards — See Ch. 83. Peace and good order — See Ch. 96. Property maintenance — See Ch. 101. Rent control — See Ch. 105.

§ 104-1. Definitions.

Unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning, the following words or phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meaning:

AGENT — The individual or individuals designated by the owner as the person(s) authorized by the owner to perform any duty imposed upon the owner by this chapter. The term does not necessarily mean a licensed real estate broker or salesman of the State of New Jersey, as

those terms are defined by N.J.S.A. 45:15-3; however, such term may include a licensed real estate broker or salesman of the State of New Jersey if such person designated by the owner as his agent is so licensed. APARTMENT or DWELLING — Any apartment, cottage, bungalow, any room or rooms in a rooming/boarding house or other dwelling unit consisting of one or more rooms occupying all or part of a floor or floors in a building, whether designed with or without housekeeping facilities for dwelling purposes and notwithstanding whether the apartment be designed for residence, for office or the operation of any industry or business or for any other type of independent use. DWELLING UNIT — Any room or rooms or suite or apartment, including room or rooms in a rooming/boarding house, whether furnished or unfurnished, which is occupied or intended, arranged or designed to be occupied for sleeping or dwelling purposes by one or more persons,

including but not limited to the owner thereof or any of his servants, agents or employees, and shall include all privileges, services, furnishings, furniture, equipment, facilities and improvements connected with use or occupancy thereof. LICENSE — The license issued by the Borough Clerk or designee attesting that the rental unit

has been properly registered in accordance with this chapter. LICENSEE — The person to whom the license is issued pursuant to this chapter. The term

"licensee" includes within its definition the term "agent," where applicable. OWNER — Any person or group of persons, firm, corporation or officer thereof, partnership,

association or trust that owns, operates, exercises control over or is in charge of a rental facility. PERSON — An individual, firm, corporation, partnership, association, trust or other legal entity,

or any combination thereof. RENTAL FACILITY — Every building, group of buildings or portion thereof consisting of up to one or more units which is kept, used, maintained, advertised or held out to be a place where

residential or commercial accommodations, whether furnished or unfurnished, are supplied for pay or other consideration, to one or more persons. [Amended 11-9-2004 by Ord. No. 17-04] RENTAL UNIT — A unit which is available, whether residential or commercial, for lease or rental purposes. A rental unit shall not include that portion of a rental facility occupied by the owner. [Amended 11-9-2004 by Ord. No. 17-04]

§ 104-2. Registration.

All rental units within a rental facility hereinabove defined shall be registered with the Borough Clerk or designee of the Borough of Oaklyn, or such other person as designated by the Mayor and Borough Council, on forms which shall be provided for that purpose and which shall be obtained from the Borough Clerk or designee. Such registration shall occur as provided hereinafter.

§ 104-3. Registration and licensing; term; initial registration provisions. [Amended 3-9- 2004 by Ord. No. 1-04]

Each rental unit within a rental facility hereinabove described shall be registered for a period of three years or with each change of occupancy, whichever shall occur first. Any license which has been granted prior to the adoption of the revisions to this chapter shall not be affected, but the rental facility must nevertheless be registered, inspected and licensed in accordance with this chapter. No rental facility, or portion thereof, shall hereafter be rented unless the rental facility and units therein are registered and licensed in accordance with this chapter.

§ 104-4. Registration forms; filing; contents.

Without in any way intending to infringe upon the requirements of N.J.S.A. 46:8-28, all rental facilities shall be registered and licensed as provided herein. Every owner shall file with the Borough Clerk or designee of the Borough of Oaklyn, or such other person as designated by the Mayor and Borough Council, a registration form for each unit contained within a building or structure, which shall include the following information:

A. The name and address of the record owner or owners of the premises and the record owner or owners of the rental business, if not the same persons. In the case of a partnership, the name and addresses of all general partners shall be provided, together with the telephone numbers for each of such individuals, where such individual may be reached both during the day and evening hours. B. If the address of any record owner is not located in Oaklyn or in Camden County, the name and address of a person who resides in Camden County and who is authorized to accept notices from a tenant and to issue receipts therefor and to accept service of process on behalf of the record owner. C. The name and address of the agent of the premises, if any. D. The name and address, including the dwelling unit number of the superintendent, janitor, custodian or other individual employed by the owner or agent to provide regular maintenance service, if any. E. The name, address and telephone number of an individual representative of the owner or agent or the owner, if domiciled in Camden County, who may be reached or contacted at any time in the event of an emergency affecting the rental facility or any unit of dwelling space therein, including such emergencies as the future of any essential service or system, and who has the authority to make emergency decisions concerning the rental facility and any repair thereto or expenditure in connection therewith. F. The name and address of every holder of a recorded mortgage on the premises. G. If fuel oil is used to heat the building and the landlord furnishes the heat in the building, the name and address of the fuel oil dealer servicing the building and the grade of fuel oil used. H. As to each rental unit, a specification of the exact number of sleeping rooms contained in the rental unit. In order to satisfy the requirement of this provision, an owner shall submit a floor plan, which shall become part of the application and which shall be attached to the registration form when filed by the Borough Clerk or designee. I. Such other information as may be prescribed by the Borough of Oaklyn.

§ 104-5. Registration form; indexing and filing; public inspection; fee.

The Borough Clerk or designee shall index and file the registration forms. In doing so, the Borough Clerk or designee shall follow the mandates of N.J.S.A. 46:8-28.1, as amended and supplemented, so that the filing of the registration form will simultaneously satisfy the registration requirements of N.J.S.A. 46:8-28 to the extent that it applies to the property being registered and will also satisfy the registration requirements of this chapter. The owners shall post the certificate of inspection or license.

§ 104-6. Registration form; amendments; filing.

Every person required to file a registration form pursuant to this chapter shall file an amended registration form within 20 days after any change in the information required to be included thereon. No fee shall be required for the filing of an amendment except where the ownership of the premises is changed.

§ 104-7. Periodic inspections.

A. Each rental unit within the rental facility shall be inspected at least once every 36 months. [Amended 3-9-2004 by Ord. No. 1-04] B. Such inspections shall be performed by such person, persons or agency duly authorized and appointed by the Borough of Oaklyn, and inspections made by persons or an agency other than the duly authorized and appointed person, persons or agency of the Borough of Oaklyn shall not be used as a valid substitute. C. Such inspection shall be for the purpose of determining zoning ordinance compliance and, to the extent applicable, to determine if the property complies with the Property Maintenance Code, Uniform Construction Code, BOCA Maintenance Code, Housing Code and/or Uniform Fire Safety Act. D. Unsatisfactory inspection. In the event that the inspection(s) of a rental unit within the rental facility are deemed unsatisfactory, such property shall not thereafter be registered, nor shall a license issue, and the owner of the property or his agent shall not lease or rent such property, nor shall any tenant occupy the property, until the necessary corrections have been made, so as to bring the property and rental unit into compliance with the applicable code, and the property is thereafter subsequently inspected, registered and licensed. In the event that the property is occupied when such conditions are discovered, all such corrections shall be made within 30 days, and, if not made within that time period, the owner shall be deemed in violation of this chapter, and, every day that the violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct violation, subject to the penalty provisions of § 104-18 of this chapter. The owner, however, shall be permitted to apply for an extension of time to make repairs or corrections so as to comply with this chapter, for good cause shown.

§ 104-8. Access for inspections; repairs. A. The inspection officers are hereby authorized to make inspections to determine the condition of rental facilities, rental units and rooming/boarding houses in order that they may promote the purposes of this chapter to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the occupants of rental facilities, rental units and rooming/boarding houses and of the general public. For the purposes of making such inspections, the inspecting officers are hereby authorized to enter, examine and survey rental facilities, rental units and rooming/boarding houses at all reasonable times. The owner or occupant of every rental facility, rental unit and rooming/boarding house shall give the inspecting officer free access to the rental facility, rental unit and rooming/boarding house at all reasonable times to promote the purposes of this chapter. B. Every occupant shall give the owner of the rental facility, rental unit and rooming/boarding house access to any part of such rental facility, rental unit and rooming/boarding house at all reasonable times for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations, as are necessary, to effect compliance with the provisions of this chapter or any lawful order issued pursuant thereto. C. Complaints. Within 10 days of receipt of a complaint alleging a reported violation of this chapter, an inspecting officer shall conduct an inspection as hereinbefore provided.

§ 104-9. Prohibitions on occupancy.

No person shall hereafter occupy any rental unit, nor shall the owner permit occupancy of any rental unit within the Borough of Oaklyn, which is not registered and licensed in accordance with this chapter.

§ 104-10. License.

A. Upon the filing of a completed registration form, payment of the prescribed fee and a satisfactory inspection, the owner shall be entitled to the issuance of a license commencing of the date of issuance, valid for a period of three years. As hereinbefore stated, should a change of occupancy occur within the registration period, the license shall be void and, upon the filing of a completed registration form, payment of the prescribed fee and a satisfactory inspection, the owner shall be entitled to the issuance of a new license commencing on the date of issuance, valid for a period of three years. [Amended 12-29-2003 by Ord. No. 13-03] B. A registration form shall be required for each rental unit, and license shall issue to the owner for each rental unit, even if more than one rental unit is contained in the property.

§ 104-11. Fees.

At the time of the filing of the registration form and prior to the issuance of a license, the owner or agent of the owner must pay a fee in accordance with the following:

A. A registration fee of $30 per rental unit. B. If the owner of the property is a senior citizen who resides in a unit of the rental facility and rents out the remaining unit(s), and would otherwise qualify under the State of New Jersey property tax deduction under N.J.S.A. 54:4-8.4 1, there shall be no fee. C. An inspection fee of $25 per rental unit shall be charged pursuant to property registrations required under this article. Fees for the reinspection of rental units shall be charged pursuant to property inspections performed under this article as follows: [Added 12-29-2003 by Ord. No. 13-03 Editor's Note: This ordinance also redesignated former Subsection C as Subsection D. ] (1) For the first reinspection, there shall be no fee. (2) For the second reinspection, there shall be a fee of $20. (3) For the third and each subsequent reinspection, there shall be a fee of $30.

D. If any fee is not paid within 30 days of its due date, a late fee surcharge of $20 shall be assessed in addition any fees outstanding. [Amended 12-29-2003 by Ord. No. 13-03]

§ 104-12. Providing registration form to occupants and tenants.

Every owner shall provide each occupant or tenant occupying a rental unit with a copy of the registration form required by this chapter. This particular provision shall not apply to any hotel, motel or guest house registered with the State of New Jersey pursuant to the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Act, as defined in N.J.S.A. 55:13A -3. This provision may be complied with by posting a copy of the registration certificate in a conspicuous place within the rental unit(s).

§ 104-13. Maximum number of occupants; posting.

A. The maximum number of occupants shall be posted in each rental unit. It shall be unlawful for any person, including the owner, agent, tenant or registered tenant, to allow a greater number of persons than the posted maximum number of occupants to sleep in or occupy overnight the rental unit for a period exceeding 29 days. Any person violating this provision shall be subject to the penalty provisions of § 104-18 of this chapter. B. Only those occupants whose names are on file with the Borough of Oaklyn, as required in this chapter, may reside in the licensed premises. It shall be unlawful for any other person to reside in said premises, and any owner, agent, tenant or registered tenant allowing a nonregistered party to reside in said premises shall be in violation of this section and shall be subject to the penalty provisions of § 104-18 of this chapter.

§ 104-14. Taxes and other municipal charges; payment precondition for registration and license.

No rental unit may be registered and no license shall issue for any property containing a rental unit unless all municipal taxes and any other municipal assessments of the property have been paid by the owner of the property and are current on the date of the application.

§ 104-15. Other rental unit standards.

All dwelling units shall be maintained in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code and the BOCA National Property Maintenance Code. Editor's Note: See Ch. 64, Construction Codes, Uniform, and Ch. 101, Property Maintenance.

§ 104-16. Occupant(s) standards.

A. Occupants. Only those occupants whose names are on file with the Borough Clerk, as provided in this chapter, may reside in the licensed premises. It shall be unlawful for any other person to reside in said premises, and this provision may be enforced against the landlord, tenant or other person residing in said premises. B. Nuisance prohibited. No rental facility shall be conducted in a manner which shall result in any unreasonable disturbance or disruption to the surrounding properties and property owner or of the public in general such that it shall constitute a nuisance, as defined in the ordinance of the Borough of Oaklyn. C. Compliance with other laws. The maintenance of all rental facilities and the conduct engaged in upon the premises by occupants and their guests shall at all times be in full compliance with all applicable ordinances and regulations of the Borough of Oaklyn and with all applicable state and federal laws. D. Penalties. Any landlord, tenant or other person violating the provisions of this section shall be subject to the penalty provisions of § 104-18 of this chapter.

§ 104-17. Revocation of license; procedure.

A. Grounds. In addition to any other penalty prescribed herein, an owner may be subject to the revocation or suspension of the license issued hereunder upon the happening of one or more of the following: (1) Conviction of a violation of this chapter in the Municipal Court or any other court of competent jurisdiction. (2) Determination of a violation of this chapter at a hearing held pursuant to Subsection B herein. (3) Continuously renting the unit or units to a tenant or tenants who are convicted of a violation of the Noise Ordinance of the Borough. Editor's Note: See Ch. 96, Peace and Good Order. (4) Continuously permitting the rental unit to be occupied by more than the maximum number of occupants as defined in this chapter. (5) Maintaining the rental unit or units or the property in which the rental unit is a part in a dangerous condition likely to result in injury to the person or property.

B. Procedure; written complaint; notice; hearing. (1) A complaint seeking the revocation or suspension of a license may be filed by any one or more of the following: Director of the Office of Code Enforcement, Chief of Police, Construction Code Official, Code Enforcement Officer, Fire Inspector or any other persons or officers authorized to file such complaint. Such complaint shall be in writing and filed with the Borough Clerk or designee. The complaint shall be specific and shall be sufficient to apprise the licensee of the charges so as to permit the licensee to present a defense. The individual(s) filing the complaint may do so on the basis of information and belief and need not rely on personal information. (2) Upon the filing of such written complaint, the Borough Clerk or designee shall immediately inform the Mayor and Borough Council, and a date for a hearing shall be scheduled, which shall not be sooner than 15 nor more than 30 days thereafter. The Borough Clerk or designee shall forward a copy of the complaint and a notice as to the date of the hearing to the licensee and the agent, if any, at the address indicated on the registration form. Service upon the agent shall be sufficient. (3) The hearing required by this section shall be held before the Mayor and Borough Council unless, in its discretion, the Mayor and Borough Council determines that the matter should be heard by a hearing officer, who shall be appointed by the Mayor and Borough Council. If the matter is referred to a hearing officer, such officer shall transmit his findings of fact and conclusions of law to the Mayor and Borough Council within 30 days of the conclusion of the hearing. The Mayor and Borough Council shall then review the matter and may accept, reject or modify the recommendations of the hearing officer based on the record before such hearing officer. In the event that the matter is not referred to a hearing officer and is heard by Mayor and Borough Council, then the Mayor and Borough Council shall render a decision within 30 days of the conclusion of the hearing. Following the hearing, a decision shall be rendered dismissing the complaint, revoking or suspending the license or determining that the license shall not be renewed or reissued for one or more subsequent license years. (4) A stenographic transcript shall be made of the hearing. All witnesses shall be sworn prior to testifying. The strict rules of evidence shall not apply, and the evidential rules and burden of proof shall be that which generally controls administrative hearings. (5) The Borough Solicitor or his designee shall appear and prosecute on behalf of the complainant in all hearings conducted pursuant to this section.

C. Defenses. It shall be a defense to any proceeding for the revocation, suspension or other disciplinary action involving a rental license by demonstrating that the owner has taken appropriate action and has made a good faith effort to abate the conditions or circumstances giving rise to the revocation proceeding, including but not limited to the institution of legal action against the tenant(s), occupant(s) or guests for recovery of the premises, eviction of the tenant(s) or otherwise.

§ 104-18. Violations and penalties. [Amended 11-9-2004 by Ord. No. 17-04]

A. Any person, firm or corporation who or which shall violate any of the provisions of this Chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be liable for the fines and penalties as set forth in § 1-14 of the Code of the Borough of Oaklyn. B. The continuation of such violation for each successive day shall constitute a separate offense, and the person, firm or corporation allowing a continuation of the violation may be punished, as provided above, for each as a separate offense.

CODE ENFORCEMENT: Borough of Oaklyn, NJ Chapter 105: RENT CONTROL

Chapter 105: RENT CONTROL

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Oaklyn 9-10-1974 by Ord. No. 11-74. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES Housing standards — See Ch. 83. Rental properties — See Ch. 104. Taxation — See Ch. 117.

§ 105-1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words shall have the meanings indicated:

AVAILABLE FOR RENT TO TENANTS — Fit for habitation as defined by a state or local

Housing Inspection Code and occupied or unoccupied and offered for rent. DWELLING — Includes any building or structure and land appurtenant thereto or any mobile trailer park containing six or more units of housing space rented or offered for rent to one or more tenants or family units. This chapter specifically applies only to landlords owning six or

more such rental units within the Borough of Oaklyn. Also exempted from this chapter are public housing and dwelling spaces in any motel, hotel or any other premises primarily serving transient guests. [Amended 10-8-1974 by Ord. No. 12-74] HARDSHIP SURCHARGE — An increase to be added to the rent after approval of the Rent Control Board. The circumstances under which this surcharge may be sought and allowed are set forth in § 105-9B(2). [Amended 4-8-1980 by Ord. No. 3-80 Editor's Note: Section III of this chapter provided that "all sections of Ord. No. 11-74 which are inconsistent with the foregoing amendments are hereby repealed." ] HOUSING SPACE — Includes that portion of a dwelling rented or offered for rent for living and dwelling purposes to one individual or family unit, together with all privileges, services,

furnishings, furniture, equipment, facilities and improvements connected with the use or occupancy of such portion of the property.

HOUSING STATE OF EMERGENCY — A vacancy rate of housing space of less than 5%. Editor's Note: The former definition of “price index,” which definition immediately followed this definition, was repealed 4-14-1981 by Ord. No. 3-81. [Amended 10-8-1974 by Ord. No. 12-74] SERVICE SURCHARGE — A substantial increase in service, furniture, furnishings or equipment or major capital improvement for which a landlord may seek a service increase to be added to the rent after the approval of the Rent Control Board. VACANCY RATE OF HOUSING SPACE — That percentage of housing space available for rent to tenants which has been unoccupied for 30 days and offered for rent, provided that such space has been rented and occupied for at least one calender year, excluding all new apartments that have not been previously occupied or rented whether such apartments have permits of occupancy or not.

§ 105-2. Rent Control Board membership. [Amended 10-8-1974 by Ord. No. 12-74; 4-14- 1981 by Ord. No. 3-81]

There is hereby created in and for the Borough of Oaklyn a Rent Control Board, whose members shall be residents of the Borough of Oaklyn (with the exception of the landlords' representatives), shall be not less than 18 years of age and shall hold office for the term of two years, subject to the following limitations: The Board will consist of seven members. Two members will be landlords' representatives, two members will be tenants' representatives, and three members will be homeowners within the Borough. One of the three Board members who are homeowners' representatives will be a member of the Oaklyn Borough Council. All members of this Board must be residents of the Borough of Oaklyn. One alternate tenant and one alternate landlord may be appointed to the Rent Control Board at the discretion of the Borough Council. Said alternate has the full powers to act as a member of the Board in the absence of a Board member of this particular category. A quorum will exist when four members are present for a meeting, with at least one tenant and one landlord present. When either the tenants' or the landlords' representatives do not have any representation at a Board meeting, the Board meeting cannot take place.

§ 105-3. Vacancy rates of housing space determined. [Amended 10-8-1974 by Ord. No. 12- 74]

Immediately after the adoption of this chapter, the Rent Control Board shall determine the vacancy rate of housing space from availability statistics furnished by landlords. Semiannually thereafter, the Rent Control Board shall complete a municipal survey to determine the vacancy rate of housing space in Oaklyn or shall continue to utilize the availability statistics furnished by the landlords.

§ 105-4. Reports to Mayor; emergency measures. [Amended 10-8-1974 by Ord. No. 12-74]

The Rent Control Board shall report semiannually to the Mayor and Council the vacancy rate of housing space. The Rent Control Board shall state whether or not there exists in this Borough a housing state of emergency. If such state of emergency is declared to exist, the Mayor and Council shall issue a proclamation activating the rent leveling provisions of §§ 105-6, 105-7 and 105-8 of this chapter.

§ 105-5. Establishment of rents during emergencies.

A. While a housing state of emergency exists, the establishment of rents between a landlord and a tenant to whom this chapter is applicable shall hereafter be determined by the provisions of this chapter. At the expiration of a lease or at the termination of the lease of a periodic tenant, no landlord may request or receive a percentage increase in rent which is greater than the difference between the consumer price index 60 days prior to the expiration or termination of the lease and the consumer price index at the date the lease was entered into. B. Any rental increase at a time other than at the expiration of a lease or termination of a periodic lease shall be void. Any rental increase in excess of that authorized by the provisions of this section shall be void. C. Any landlord seeking an increase in rent shall notify the tenant of the calculations involved in computing the increase, including the consumer price index at the date of entry of the lease, the consumer price index 60 days before the expiration of the lease, the allowable percentage increase and the allowable rental increase. Failure of the landlord to provide the tenant with this information shall make any increase void, and the tenant shall secure recovery for any increase void and for any increase paid unless a court finds that the omission was excusable, taking into consideration the owner's good faith, education and extent of ownership of property.

§ 105-6. Rent increases during housing emergencies; appeals. A. While a housing state of emergency exists, the establishment of rents between a landlord and a tenant to whom this chapter is applicable shall hereafter be determined by the provisions of this chapter. At the expiration of a lease or at the termination of the lease of a periodic tenant, no landlord may request or receive a percentage increase in rent which is greater than 7% of the tenant's yearly rent if the landlord is not the supplier of the tenant's main source of heat, and 10% of the tenant's yearly rent if the landlord is the supplier of the tenant's main source of heat. [Amended 4-14-1981 by Ord. No. 3-81] B. The tax surcharge shall not be considered rent for purposes of computing cost-of-living rental increases. C. Tax surcharge payment procedure. [Repealed 4-14-1981 by Ord. No. 3-81] D. In the event of a tax appeal, the portion of the tenant's increase not being paid by the landlord to the government will be held in an interest-bearing account. E. In the event that the appeal is successful and the taxes reduced, the tenant will receive 60% of the money held in escrow together with the accrued interest on the total amount. Payment will be in the form of a credit against the monthly rent or of a check made payable to the tenant. F. If the tax appeal is successful, the landlord may retain 40% of the escrow amount as reimbursement for all expenses connected with the tax appeal.

§ 105-7. Tax rebates for tenants.

A tenant shall be entitled to a tax rebate in the event of a reduction in municipal property taxes. The landlord shall compute the rebate to which the tenant is entitled by the same formula used in § 105-7 for computing a tax surcharge. Payment shall be made in the form of a credit against the monthly rent or of a check made payable to the tenant.

§ 105-8. Rent leveling provisions deactivated.

Within 30 days following a determination by the Rent Control Board that a housing state of emergency no longer exists, the Mayor and Council shall issue a proclamation deactivating the rent leveling provisions of § 105-5, 105-6 and 105-7 of this chapter.

§ 105-9. Powers of Rent Control Board; surcharge.

A. Powers of the Board. The Rent Control Board is hereby granted and shall have and exercise, in addition to other powers, all the powers necessary and appropriate to carry out and execute the purpose of this chapter, including but not limited to the power: (1) To determine procedure for and to conduct a survey which will accurately determine the vacancy rate of housing space. (2) To issue and promulgate such rules and regulations as it deems necessary to implement the purpose of this chapter, which rules and regulations shall have the force and effect of law until revised, repealed or amended from time to time by the Rent Control Board in the exercise of its discretion, provided that any such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Mayor and Council. (3) To supply information and assistance to landlords and tenants to help them comply with the provisions of this chapter. (4) To hold hearings and adjudicate applications from landlords for service or hardship surcharges. (5) To give reasonable opportunity to be heard to both the landlord and tenant before making a determination.

B. Surcharge. (1) The landlord must notify each tenant of the total cost of the completed capital improvements or service or hardship increases; the number of years of useful life of the improvement as claimed by the landlord for purposes of depreciation for income tax purposes; the average annual cost of the improvement; the total number of rooms occupied by the tenant; and the service or hardship surcharge he is seeking from each tenant. This notice to the tenant must be made at least 10 days prior to the hearing on this matter by the Rent Control Board. (2) In the event a landlord cannot meet his mortgage payments and maintenance costs or in the event that he is subjected to unusual and unforeseen increases in costs of fuel or energy or he cannot realize a reasonable profit from his investment in his property, said landlord may apply to the Rent Control Board for increased rental. The Board may grant the landlord a hardship rent increase to permit him to meet his payments or to realize a reasonable profit from his investment. The Rent Control Board shall require statements of income and expenses and current cash flow statements in connection with all such applications. Prior to the granting of any increases, the Rent Control Board shall require evidence that the landlord has given notice of a public hearing on its application at least 10 days prior to the date of said hearing to all tenants pursuant to § 105-9B(1) hereof. [Amended 4-8-1980 by Ord. No. 3-80 Editor's Note: Section III of this chapter provided that "all sections of Ord. No. 11-74 which are inconsistent with the foregoing amendment are hereby repealed." ] (3) The surcharge shall not be considered rent for the purpose of future rental increases.

§ 105-10. Rerenting during emergencies: permitted surcharge.

A landlord rerenting a housing space during a housing state of emergency shall not charge a new tenant a higher rent or surcharge than the maximum he was permitted to charge the previous tenant under §§ 105-6, 105-7, 105-8 or 105-9 of this chapter.

§ 105-11. Initial rents not restricted.

The owner of a housing space or dwelling being rented for the first time shall not be restricted in the initial rent he charges. Any subsequent rental increases, however, shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter.

§ 105-12. Records; availability for inspection.

Every owner of any multiple dwelling shall maintain the following record which shall be available for inspection by the public during usual business hours at the owner's principal place of business within the Borough of Oaklyn:

A. A list showing all housing space vacant and available for rental, including the location of and the number of rooms contained within said housing space. B. A list showing the name and last known address of every applicant for a housing space offered for rent by the owner, together with the location of the housing space sought to be rented by the applicant, the date on which the application for rent was made and the present monthly rental for said housing space.

§ 105-13. Standards of service and maintenance during emergencies. During a housing state of emergency, a landlord shall maintain the same standards of service, maintenance, furniture, furnishings and equipment in the housing unit as he provided or was required to provide by law or lease at the date that the lease was entered into.

§ 105-14. Provisions deemed to be against public policy to be void.

Any provision of a lease or other agreement whereby any provision of this chapter is waived shall be deemed against public policy and shall be void.

§ 105-15. Base rental established; restrictions.

Base rental shall be deemed to be the lawful rent for the housing space which was in effect on August 1, 1973. Rent for housing space after the date that this chapter takes effect shall not exceed the base rental plus any surcharge or increase authorized by the provisions of this chapter.

§ 105-16. Violations and penalties. [Amended 10-8-1974 by Ord. No. 12-74; 9-13-1977 by Ord. No. 13-77]

A willful violation of any provision of this chapter, including but not limited to the willful filing with the Rent Control Board of any material misstatement of fact or the refusal to file, shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $500 or a jail term not to exceed 90 days, or both, for each offense. CODE ENFORCEMENT: Borough of Oaklyn, NJ Chapter 83: HOUSING STANDARDS

ARTICLE I Adoption and Enforcement [Adopted 8-9-1977 by Ord. No. 12-77 Editor's Note: This ordinance supersedes former Art. I, Housing Standards Adoption, adopted 8-12-1975 by Ord. No. 11- 75. ]

§ 83-1. Enforcement officer designated.

The Public Health Coordinator of the County of Camden be and he is hereby designated as the officer to exercise the powers prescribed by this article, and he shall serve in such capacity without any additional salary.

§ 83-2. Conditions determining unfit dwellings.

For the purpose of this article, the Public Health Coordinator may determine that a dwelling is unfit for human habitation if he finds that conditions exist in such dwelling which are dangerous or injurious to the health or safety of the occupants of such dwelling, the occupants of neighboring dwellings or other residents of the Borough of Oaklyn. Such conditions may include the following, without limiting the generality of the foregoing: defects therein increasing the hazards of fire, accident or other calamities; lack of adequate ventilation, light or sanitary facilities; dilapidation; disrepair; structural defects or uncleanliness.

§ 83-3. Housing Code adopted by reference.

Pursuant to the provisions of c. 21, P.L. 1946 (N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.1), the New Jersey State Housing Code, as approved by the Departments of Health and Conservation and Economic Development and filed in the Secretary of State's office, is hereby accepted, adopted and established as a standard to be used as a guide in determining the fitness of a building for human habitation or occupancy or use. A copy of the New Jersey State Housing Code is annexed to this article, and three copies of same have been placed on file in the office of the Oaklyn Borough Clerk and are available to all persons desiring to use and examine the same.

§ 83-4. Service of complaint; hearing.

Whenever a petition is filed with the Public Health Coordinator by a public authority, as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.4, or by at least five residents of the municipality charging that any dwelling is unfit for human habitation, as herein defined, or whenever it appears to the Public Health Coordinator on his own motion that any dwelling is unfit for human habitation, as herein defined, he shall, if his preliminary investigation discloses a basis for such charges, issue and cause to be served, upon the owner of and parties in interest in such dwelling, a complaint stating the charges in that respect and containing a notice that a hearing will be held before the Public Health Coordinator, or his designated agent, at a place therein fixed not less than 10 days nor more than 30 days after the serving of said complaint; that the owner and parties in interest shall be given the right to file an answer to the complaint and to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place fixed in the complaints; and that the rules of evidence prevailing in courts of law or equity shall not be controlling in hearings before the Public Health Coordinator.

§ 83-5. Service of order requiring repair or removal of building; responsibility for costs.

If, after such notice and hearing, the Public Health Coordinator determines that the dwelling under consideration is unfit for human habitation, as herein defined, he shall state, in writing, his findings of fact in support of such determination and shall issue and cause to be served upon the owner thereof and parties in interest an order requiring: A. The repair, alteration or improvement of said building to be made by the owner within a reasonable time, which time shall be set forth in the order, or, at the option of the owner, to vacate or to have said building vacated and closed within the time set forth in the order. B. If the building is in such a condition as to make it dangerous to the health and safety of persons on or near the premises and the owner fails to repair, alter or improve said building within the time specified in the order, that the owner remove or demolish said building within a reasonable time as specified in said order of removal. C. That, if the owner fails to comply with an order to repair, alter or improve or, at the option of the owner, to vacate and close the building, the Public Health Coordinator may cause such building to be repaired, altered or improved or to be vacated and closed; that the Public Health Coordinator may cause to be posted on the main entrance of any building so closed a placard with the following words: "This building is unfit for human habitation or occupancy or use; the use or occupation of this building is prohibited and unlawful." D. That, if the owner fails to comply with an order to remove or demolish the building, the Public Health Coordinator may cause such building to be removed or demolished or may contract for the removal or demolition thereof after advertisement for, and receipt of, bids therefor. E. That the amount of the cost of the filing of legal papers, expert witnesses' fees, search fees and advertising charges incurred in the course of any proceeding taken under this article determined in favor of the municipality and the cost of such repairs, alterations or improvements, or vacating and closing, or removal or demolition, if any, or the amount of the balance thereof remaining after deduction of the sum, if any, realized from the sale of materials derived from such building or from any contract for removal or demolition thereof shall be a municipal lien against the real property upon which such cost was incurred. If the building is removed or demolished by the Public Health Coordinator, he shall sell the materials of such building. There shall be credited against the cost of the removal or demolition thereof the proceeds of any sale of such materials or any sum derived from any contract for the removal or demolition of the building. If there are no such credits of if the sum total of such costs exceeds the total of such credits, a detailed statement of the aforesaid costs and the amount so due shall be filed with the Municipal Tax Assessor or other custodian of the records of tax liens, and a copy thereof shall be forthwith forwarded to the owner by registered mail. If the total of the credits exceed such costs, the balance remaining shall be deposited in the Superior Court by the Public Health Coordinator, shall be secured in such manner as may be directed by such Court and shall be disbursed according to the order or judgment of the Court to the persons found to be entitled thereto by final order or judgment of such court; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall be construed to impair or limit in any way the power of the municipality to define and declare nuisances and to cause their removal or abatement by summary proceedings or otherwise. Any owner or party in interest may, within 60 days from the date of the filing of the lien certificate, proceed in a summary manner in the Superior Court to contest the reasonableness of the amount or the accuracy of the costs set forth in the municipal lien certificate.

§ 83-6. Methods of serving complaints and orders.

Complaints or orders issued by the Public Health Coordinator pursuant to this article, shall be served upon persons either personally or by registered mail, but if the whereabouts of such persons is unknown and same cannot be ascertained by said Public Health Coordinator in the exercise of reasonable diligence and said Public Health Coordinator shall make an affidavit to that effect, then the serving of such complaint or order upon such persons may be made by publishing same once each week for two successive weeks in a newspaper printed and published in the Borough of Oaklyn. A copy of such complaint or order shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises affected by the complaint or order, and a copy of such complaint or order shall be duly recorded or lodged for record with the county recording officer of the county in which the dwelling is located. § 83-7. Powers of enforcement officer.

The Public Health Coordinator is hereby authorized and empowered to exercise such powers as may be necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this article, including the following, in addition to others herein granted:

A. To investigate the dwelling conditions in the Borough of Oaklyn in order to determine which dwellings therein are unfit for human habitation. B. To administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence. C. To enter upon premises for the purpose of making examination, provided that such entries shall be made in such manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession. D. To appoint and fix the duties of such officer, agents and employees as he deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this article. E. To delegate any of his functions and powers under this article to such officers and agents as he may designate.

§ 83-8. Construction of provisions.

Nothing in this article shall be construed to abrogate or impair the power of the Borough or any officer or department to enforce any provisions of its Charter or its ordinances or regulations nor to prevent or punish violations thereof, and the powers conferred by this article shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred upon the Borough by any other law or ordinance. Editor's Note: Ord. No. 11-75, adopted 8-12-1975, part of which comprised former Art. II, Enumeration of Standards, was repealed 7-10-1979 by Ord. No. 8-79. For current provisions concerning maintenance of property, see Ch. 101, Property Maintenance.

Community

Stewardship & Participation

CIVIC GROUPS HOUSES OF WORSHIP Oaklyn Bettlewood American Oaklyn Historical Society Crossroad Fellowship Church Legion Post #84 Chuck Lehman Pastor Dave MacDonald Ken Hartery (856) 858-9691 (856) 854-6433 (856) 854-9674 [email protected] [email protected] www.crossroadfellowship.com Oaklyn Bettlewood Audubon Oaklyn Municipal Alliance Youth VFW Post #4463 Services Commission (OMAYSC) Emmanuel United Methodist Church Fred Shields Sheri Cronin (856) 854-5194 (856) 854-5654 (856) 854-6775 [email protected] Lion of Judah Assembly of God Oaklyn Bettlewood Little League Pastor Elliot Agron Ron Aron Oaklyn PTA (856) Debbie Forbes Oaklyn Baptist Church [email protected] (856) 854-6551 Pastor Eric Hoheisel [email protected] (856) 854-8555 Oaklyn Business Association www.oaklynbaptist.org Pete Corelli Oaklyn Recreational Basketball League (856) 854-3300 Michael Brandley St. Aloysius Church Father George Seiter Oaklyn Civic Association Oaklyn Seniors Group (856) 854-2352 Dominic Garofolo Esther Dugary (856) 858-6881 St. Mark's Lutheran Church Oaklyn Collingswood Lions Club Interim Pastor Janet Peterman Oaklyn Soccer Club (856) 854-7959 Oaklyn Cougars Football Bonnie Taft www.stmarks-oaklynnj.com Rick Hawco (856) 858-6350 (856) 854-3602 Oaklyn Swim Club Oaklyn Cub Scouts Kathleen Daly Jim Ward (856) 854-9895 (856) 854-1587 [email protected]

Oaklyn Girl Scouts United States Marine Corp League Michelle Colwell Detachment 1775 (856) 854-0358 Bob O'Shea [email protected] (856) 854-9674

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. If a group home moves into my neighborhood, will my property values go down?

A.There is an overwhelming volume of evidence that homes for people with disabilities do not significantly impact property values.

In a review of 47 studies from 1973—1993, researchers found that property values remain unaffected by homes for people with disabilities. The studies also revealed that group homes do not make properties close to the homes harder to sell.1

For example: Julian Wolpert, Princeton University, studied the impact of group homes for people with mental retardation in ten NY State communities and compared the findings with 42 other communities without group homes. Wolpert found that there was no significant difference in property values and no decline in the value of adjacent properties in the study area.2

Another study of property market activity around 12 Philadelphia mental health facilities also concluded that no decline in sales prices occurred due to the presence of community homes.3

The Community Services Information Program reviewed a total of 58 studies, spanning nearly two decades, from 1970-1989. The research reviewed consistently demonstrated that group homes have not negatively impacted property values or property turnover rates.4

Among these studies, S. Breslow, Princeton University, reviewed the impact of 16 community residences for the developmentally disabled, mentally ill, veterans, neglected children and the elderly on the real estate market in White Plains, NY. He found that the homes did not depress property values and, in some cases, caused appreciation of property values.5 (Believed to be the result of renovations to the homes.)

In Stamford Connecticut, property values in eight neighborhoods with group homes were compared to 23 neighborhoods without group homes. The group homes housed chronically mentally ill and mentally retarded adults, homeless families, adolescent males and recovering alcoholics. The researchers concluded that the data provided strong evidence that group homes have no effect on property values.6

1Michael Dear, Robert Wilton (1996) "The Question of Property Values," Campaign for New Community, Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington, 1419 V Street NW, Washington, DC 20009. 2Wolpert, Julian (1978) "Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded: An Investigation of Neighborhood Property Impacts," prepared for NY Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities; Princeton University.3Dear, Michael (1977) "Impact Of Mental Health Facilities On Property Values" Community Mental Health Journal, 13:150-157.4Community Services Information Program (1990) There Goes the Neighborhood. White Plains, NY.5Breslow, S. (1976) "The Effect of Siting Group Homes on Surrounding Environs." Princeton University.6Coleman, A. (1989). "The Effect of Group Homes on Residential Property Values in Stamford, Connecticut." Stamford Connecticut. St. Lukes Community Services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Are people who are considered to be dangerous moved into DHS homes? Will they pose a threat to my family’s safety?

A.No. The Department of Human Services takes its responsibility to New Jersey communities and the vulnerable people we serve very seriously. No one who is considered to be a danger to themselves or to others is recommended for a DHS community home.

People with disabilities are no more dangerous than the population - at - large. Indeed, studies have shown that people with disabilities are more likely to be victims, themselves. Still, there are many myths associated with having a disability. The myth that people with disabilities are dangerous creates a painful obstacle for people with developmental disabilities or mental illness.

DHS has a 20-year track record of providing safe, quality residential programs in local communities. These homes are just like any other, except that there is an agency operating the home whose staff members assist the residents. As part of their contract obligation to the department, community agencies are responsible for maintaining the home and property, as well as for assisting or supervising the residents.

Specific licensing requirements for health and safety safeguard DHS residents. The homes are licensed and inspected regularly by DHS. The department requires its contract agencies to adhere to an ongoing system of monthly reporting and monitoring and social workers and residents’ family members have unrestricted access to the homes. This combination of openness and oversight means that any problems in the home can be quickly detected and resolved.

Q.Is it true that DHS homes do not pay their fair share of taxes? A.The majority of DHS-funded homes are operated by not-for-profit agencies. Not- for-profit agencies may be exempt from taxes under federal and state laws. However, the Department of Human Services strongly encourages its provider agencies to contribute to their municipalities in lieu of taxes, and most do. Contributions to municipalities in lieu of taxes are an allowable cost in DHS contracts with agencies.

Q.Are all group homes, DHS group homes?

A.Not all group homes or apartment programs are funded by DHS. Many religious organizations or other private entities operate community residences, as do other departments of state government, such as the Department of Community Affairs and the Department of Corrections.

Q.Does DHS only fund homes in particular areas?

A.DHS homes are available in every county of New Jersey. Some communities may have more homes than others because the characteristics of the area may make it more attractive to the future residents. For instance, when purchasing a home or leasing an apartment, the first consideration is the future residents’ choice of a general location. Closeness to family members, work, school, transportation, shopping, churches or synagogues and, of course, the cost of the home are all considerations, as well.

The Department of Human Services observes the law, N.J.S.A. 30:11-B-5, which requires DHS to ensure that homes are geographically "available throughout the state without unnecessary concentration." The law does not specify a quota or limit the number of homes in a community. To assist agencies in selecting a site for a home, DHS now has an information system to keep track of all DHS homes and informs agencies of how many already exist in areas under consideration.

Q.Why aren’t communities informed when a group home is first moving into the area?

A.Because it is against the law to do so. Homes for people with disabilities share the same rights as everyone else in choosing where to live. The Federal Fair Housing Act, originally created to protect the rights of minority groups to live where they choose, was extended in 1988 to specifically include people with disabilities. Everyone benefits from this right and all of us have an obligation to abide by this federal law protecting our right to live where we choose, without discrimination. DHS and non-profit agencies are permitted to discuss programs with communities once a house has been purchased and a closing is finalized. Once a home has settled into a neighborhood, community members find that it is just like any other home in the community.

Q.What laws apply to the siting of a community residence?

A. The Federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.):

- Prohibits local zoning rules to discriminate in housing opportunities for the disabled;

- Makes it unlawful to deny a dwelling to any buyer or renter because of a handicap.

The Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55 D-66.1 and 66.2)

- requires all residential districts in the State to permit new community residences.

- Specifically protects community residences that are licensed by the State

- Prohibits municipal authorities from excluding group homes from their communities (S.210); and requires DHS to place handicapped individuals in community residences whenever possible (N.J.S.A.30:6-D-13 and N.J.S.A. 30:11B-1)

- In addition, State Statute (N.J.S.A. 30:11-B-5) requires DHS to ensure that homes for the handicapped are geographically "available throughout the State without unnecessary concentration." These living arrangements are established in N.J. S. A. 30:11B-1 et.seq. Stringent standards for opening, licensing and operating a community residence are delineated in N.J.A.C. 10:44A.

Q.Who do I call if I have questions about a community residence in my neighborhood?

A.Contact the agency that operates the home, or call:

1-877-DHS-LINE (1-877-347-5463)

Department of Human Services staff will help you get the information you request.