Requires Governor's Office of Volunteerism to promote and support volunteerism for compliance with certain eligibility requirements for NJ FamilyCare and SNAP recipients; appropriates $200,000 to DHS, Office of Volunteerism, and DOLWD.**
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Overview
This bill directs the Governor’s Office of Volunteerism to improve access to volunteer opportunities for New Jersey residents who receive NJ FamilyCare and SNAP benefits. Specifically, it requires the office to work with the Departments of Human Services and Labor and Workforce Development to update the HELPNJNOW portal and promote volunteerism as a way to meet eligibility requirements for these programs, which are tied to federal guidelines. The bill also establishes a system for tracking volunteer hours and community service to support program administration and includes an appropriation of $200,000 to fund these efforts.
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M. Ruiz
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