PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
DIVISION OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
ANNOUNCING PUBLIC HEARINGS TO SOLICIT TESTIMONY FOR THE PROPOSED CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT FUND STATE PLAN:
TAKE NOTICE that on June 2 and 3, 2009, the Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development is conducting regional public hearings to gather testimony on the Proposed Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan for New Jersey for Federal Fiscal Years 2010-2011.
The Division of Family Development is conducting a public review and comment period prior to the public hearings. The public hearings are a part of the required public review process, pursuant to Federal Regulation 45 CFR 98.14C. Division staff will be available to hear comments regarding the Proposed Child Care Development Fund State Plan. The hearings will take place as follows:
NORTH
DATE: June 2, 2009
TIME: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Kean University, University Center (Directions to Kean University are
1000 Morris Avenue, Room 226-A attached.)
Union, New Jersey 07083
SOUTH
DATE: June 3, 2009 (Directions to EIRC are attached.)
TIME: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Education Information and Resource Center (EIRC)
606 Delsea Drive, Conference Room B
Sewell, New Jersey 08080
A copy of the Proposed Child Care Development Fund State Plan may be obtained by contacting your local county Child Care Resource and Referral Agency or by accessing the Department of Human Services website at:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/ccdf_draft_final_1011.pdf
Copies are also available at your local County library for public inspection and review.
Individuals interested in providing testimony may reserve a time by calling the Division of Family Development, Office of Child Care Operations, at 609-588-2163 any time before the date of the hearing. Please provide your name, organization (if applicable), and telephone number. It is requested that remarks be limited to five minutes. Individuals who do not register will be allowed to testify when there are no registered attendees waiting to speak. Written testimony will be accepted at the hearing.
Should anyone need, or be aware of any individual(s) wishing to attend who require(s), special accommodations, please contact Ursula Baker at 609-584-4097 to make arrangements.
If you are unable to attend one of the hearings, written comments are welcome and can be submitted up to June 4, 2009, to:
Division of Family Development
Office of Policy and Standards Development
P.O. Box 716
Trenton, NJ 08625-0716
Directions to Kean University - 1000 Morris Avenue •Union, NJ
From US Route 22
Eastbound: Drive under Parkway turn right onto exit for Route 82 East. Continue toward Elizabeth. Campus is within 2 miles.
Westbound: Drive under Parkway, keep right and follow signs to Elizabeth (Route 82 East). Turn right on Morris Avenue.
From the Garden State Parkway
Northbound: Leave Parkway at Exit 140, keep right and follow signs for Route 82 East towards Elizabeth.
Southbound: Leave Parkway at Exit 140-A onto Route 22 West. Keep right and follow signs to Elizabeth (Route 82 East). Turn right on Morris Avenue.
From US Routes 1-9
Northbound: Enter Elizabeth and go around the Bayway circle onto Route 439 West (Elmora Avenue). Continue to Morris Avenue (Route 82). Campus is on the left.
Southbound: Entering Elizabeth follow signs for Local Traffic (extreme right). Follow signs to North Avenue. Turn right onto North Avenue (Route 439) and continue to Route 82 (Morris Avenue). Turn right. Campus is on the left.
From New Jersey Turnpike
Leave Turnpike at Exit 13A (Elizabeth). Follow North Avenue West sign onto route 439 which intersects with Route 82 (Morris Avenue) at University. Make right onto Morris Avenue. Campus is on the left.
Leave Turnpike at Exit 13 (Elizabeth). Follow signs for Route 439. Continue across Route 1-9 at Bayway intersection onto Elmora Avenue (Route 439). Continue to Route 82 (Morris Avenue). Campus is on the left.
Leave Turnpike at Exit 14 for Route 1-9 South. Entering Elizabeth follow signs for Local Traffic (extreme right). Follow signs to North Avenue which intersects with Route 82 (Morris Avenue) at University. Make right onto Morris Avenue. Campus is on the left.
Directions to Educational Information and Resource Center (EIRC)
606 Delsea Drive, Sewell, New Jersey 08080 ~ (856)582-7000
From Route 295
Drive South on Route 295 to its intersection with Route 42. Following signs for 42 South - Atlantic City, bear right. Stay in the left lane around curve onto Route 42. Stay on Route 42 for about 1 1/2 miles and bear right onto Route 55 South. Stay on 55 South to exit 56A. Follow Route 47 South to first traffic light. Bear right to remain on Route 47. Pass 4 traffic lights. EIRC is on the left just past the Terra Nova Restaurant.
From Atlantic City Expressway
Follow the A.C. Expressway North to Exit 38 (Williamstown, Route 322 West). Stay on Route 322 to Route 47 North. EIRC is approximately 3 miles past Glassboro, just past Wacker's Trading Post, on Route 47.
From New Jersey Turnpike
Leave Turnpike at Exit 3, take Route 168 South. Turn right at 3rd traffic light (Route 41). Follow Routes 41/47 through 12 traffic lights. EIRC is on the left just past the Terra Nova Restaurant.
From Route 47 from South
Come straight up Delsea Drive (Route 47) through Glassboro. From traffic light at Collegetown Shopping Center, travel approximately 2 miles. EIRC is on the right just past Wacker's Trading Post.
From New York and North:
Take New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 3. Take Route 168 South. turn right at third traffic light (Route 41). Follow Route 41 until it becomes Route 47 (approximately five miles) and proceed about three miles for a total of nine traffic lights from Route 168. Continue on route 47 about 1/2 mile. EIRC is on the left just past the Terra Nova Restaurant.
From Philadelphia and West:
Take Walt Whitman Bridge to Route 42 South, toward Atlantic City. Exit onto route 55 South to Exit 56A. Follow Route 47 South to the first traffic light. Bear right to remain on Route 47 past three traffic lights. EIRC is on the left just past the Terra Nova Restaurant.