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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 9,339,707 | 9,056,503 | 9,676,548 | 9,805,273 | 9,704,917 | 47,582,948 |
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | 104,336 | 86,962 | 114,998 | 77,402 | 219,611 | 603,309 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | 0 | |||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | 9,444,043 | 9,143,465 | 9,791,546 | 9,882,675 | 9,924,528 | 48,186,257 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 0 | |||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 0 | |||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 48,186,257 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 9,444,043 | 9,143,465 | 9,791,546 | 9,882,675 | 9,924,528 | 48,186,257 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 8,752 | 13,930 | 14,420 | 35,352 | 73,289 | 145,743 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 8,752 | 13,930 | 14,420 | 35,352 | 73,289 | 145,743 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | 0 | |||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | 104,336 | 104,336 | ||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 9,557,131 | 9,157,395 | 9,805,966 | 9,918,027 | 9,997,817 | 48,436,336 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
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Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2019 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2019 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019: | ||||
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| b From 2015....... | ||||
| c From 2016....... | ||||
| d From 2017....... | ||||
| e From 2018....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2014 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| c Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2019..... | ||||
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| CORE FORM, PART III; PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | MISSION ======= THE PARTNERSHIP FOR MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, INC. ("THE PARTNERSHIP") IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND CONSUMERS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EDUCATION AND INCREASING COMMUNITY AWARENESS BY FACILITATING COLLABORATION AMONG THE PRIVATE SECTOR, THE PUBLIC SECTOR, AND MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS FOR THE DELIVERY OF HIGH QUALITY COORDINATED MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTHCARE. THE MISSION OF THE PARTNERSHIP INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: - TO GATHER, ANALYZE, INTERPRET AND REPORT DATA AND IDENTIFY NEEDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL PLAN THAT CONTRIBUTES TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NEEDS IN THE REGION; - TO DECREASE THE DISPARITIES IN HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES BETWEEN DIFFERENT SOCIOECONOMIC AND RACIAL GROUPS AND ELIMINATING THE BARRIERS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN; - TO FOSTER INTERDISCIPLINARY COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION AND COLLABORATION FOR THE CARE OF WOMAN AND CHILDREN IN THE REGION; - TO INTENSIFY EFFORTS TOWARD THE IMPROVEMENT AND PREVENTION OF ADVERSE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES BY ADDRESSING COMMUNITY RISK FACTORS; - TO MAINTAIN A TOTAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM RELATING TO MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES WITHIN THE REGION; AND - TO SECURE MULTIPLE FUNDING RESOURCES RELATED TO MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH. VISION ====== - ALL WOMEN WILL HAVE ACCESS TO SAFE BIRTHS USING BEST CLINICAL PRACTICES. - ALL CHILDREN WILL MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL TO GROW, LEARN, AND THRIVE THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF A HEALTHY FAMILY AND COMMUNITY. - RACE AND ETHNICITY WILL NO LONGER BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO HEALTH CARE ACCESS AND OUTCOMES. 2019 HIGHLIGHTS =============== IN 2019, THE PARTNERSHIP INVESTED IN COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES. WE NEVER WOULD HAVE ANTICIPATED A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS THAT WOULD IMPACT NOT ONLY OUR IMMEDIATE COMMUNITIES, BUT THOSE AROUND THE GLOBE. COVID-19 HAS TESTED OUR ORGANIZATION'S ABILITY TO CONDUCT HEALTH PLANNING, EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND ADVOCACY REMOTELY. WE ARE PLEASED TO SHARE THAT BECAUSE OF THESE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS, THE PARTNERSHIP FOR MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH HAS TRANSITIONED WELL DURING THIS TIME OF VIRTUAL CONNECTION AND SOCIAL DISTANCING. 2019 WAS AN INCREDIBLE YEAR FOR THE PARTNERSHIP. WE CONTINUE TO EXPAND OUR SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY AND FOR PROFESSIONALS. WE EDUCATED NEARLY 18,000 PEOPLE ACROSS OUR REGION - AN OUTSTANDING FEAT FOR A STAFF OF 124 PEOPLE. THROUGH A COLLABORATION WITH HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH, THE 2ND ANNUAL MATERNAL HEALTH AND PERINATAL SAFETY SYMPOSIUM WAS A HUGE SUCCESS. FIRST LADY TAMMY MURPHY WELCOMED THE GROUP OF OVER 300 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS FOR A DAY FEATURING NATIONAL AND GLOBAL LEADERS IN MATERNAL HEALTH AND RACIAL DISPARITIES. WE WERE THRILLED TO HONOR KENNETH MORRIS, JR. FROM ST. JOSEPH'S HEALTH AND VALLEY BANK FOR A NIGHT OF INSPIRATION. BOTH OF THESE INCREDIBLE EVENTS REACHED NEW HEIGHTS. SUPPORTING WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN --------------------------------------- THE PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHED CENTERING PREGNANCY WITH ALLIANCE COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE IN JERSEY CITY. THE INNOVATIVE PROGRAM, FUNDED THROUGH THE HEALTHY WOMEN HEALTHY FAMILIES INITIATIVE, IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN THROUGH CONNECTION WITH OTHER EXPECTANT MOTHERS. CENTRAL INTAKE'S EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALIST PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE EASILY ACCESSIBLE DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT TOOLS TO PARENTS AND SUPPORT THEM WITH INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES. THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM EXPANDED TO WARREN COUNTY TO BETTER SUPPORT MOTHERS IN THE NORTHWEST REGION. EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES ---------------------- TEEN SPEAK, AN INITIATIVE OF THE TEEN OUTREACH PROGRAM, HELD THEIR FIRST WORKSHOPS TO SHARE TIPS WITH PARENTS ON HOW TO TALK TO THEIR PRE-TEENS AND TEENS ABOUT SENSITIVE TOPICS. A NEW VIDEO SERIES SUPPORTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, HIGHLIGHTED THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HPV VACCINE TO PREVENT CANCER. FUNDING FROM THE WHITEHILL FOUNDATION EXPANDED THE HPV EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR PHYSICIANS, PARENTS, AND TEENS. ENGAGING HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS --------------------------------- THE ANNUAL MEETING FEATURED PERRY N. HALKITIS, PHD, MS, MPH, DEAN OF RUTGERS UNIVERSITY'S SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH WITH A ROBUST DISCUSSION OF CULTURALLY COMPETENT LGBT HEALTH CARE. THE 2ND ANNUAL MATERNAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SYMPOSIUM FOCUSED ON HEALTH EQUITY AND IMPLICIT BIAS. THE EVENT ATTRACTED OVER 300 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND FEATURED EXPERT SPEAKERS INCLUDING DR. ARTHUR R. JAMES AND DR. HAYWOOD L. BROWN. A NEW TRAVELING PROGRAM - OPIOIDS, ADDICTION, AND ALTERNATIVES - WAS CREATED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF NURSES AND SOCIAL WORKERS WHO NOW REQUIRE SPECIFIC EDUCATION ON OPIOIDS. IDENTIFYING CHALLENGES AND FORGING SOLUTIONS --------------------------------------------- ILISE ZIMMERMAN, PRESIDENT AND CEO, CO-CHAIRED THE HEALTH DISPARITIES WORK GROUP FOR THE NJ PERINATAL QUALITY COLLABORATIVE. THIS GROUP RECOMMENDED THAT WE FOCUS OUR EFFORTS ON IMPLICIT BIAS ASSESSMENT AS A KEY STEP IN ELIMINATING RACIAL DISPARITIES. THE PARTNERSHIP STAFF WORKED TO PROMOTE HEALTH EQUITY AND MATERNAL HEALTH BY MENTORING EMERGING LEADERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH AT THE NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY. IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS ===================== - WE MONITORED HEALTH DATA FOR 50,530 BABIES IN OUR EIGHT COUNTIES. BIRTHS IN OUR REGION MAKE UP MORE THAN HALF (52%) OF ALL BIRTHS IN THE STATE. - 1,101 FAMILIES PARTICIPATED IN OUR SUPPORTIVE HOME VISITATION PROGRAMS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND NEW MOTHERS. - PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATORS REACHED OUT TO 5,242 NEW MOMS WHO WERE HIGH RISK TO ENSURE THAT THEIR EMOTIONAL HEALTH NEEDS WERE BEING ADDRESSED. THIS IS A 4% INCREASE OVER 2018. - 10% INCREASE IN PEOPLE EDUCATED THROUGH THE PARTNERSHIP'S COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. A TOTAL OF 17,771 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THESE SESSIONS. - 6,270 COMMUNITY MEMBERS BENEFITED FROM OUR FREE FARMERS MARKETS THROUGH THE MORRIS COUNTY FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER AND HEALTHY WOMEN HEALTHY FAMILIES. - 192 FREE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS WERE IMPLEMENTED BY THE FAMILY SUCCESS CENTERS IN IRVINGTON AND DOVER. - 1,064 DOCTORS, NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS PARTICIPATED IN 39 CREDIT-BEARING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. - 107 MEMBERS SERVE ON THE ESSEX METRO IMMUNIZATION COALITION WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO COLLABORATE ON VACCINE EDUCATION PROJECTS. - 2,317 PEOPLE EDUCATED THROUGH THE CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROJECT'S HEALTHY HOMES INITIATIVE. - 8,000 RESIDENTS OF BERGEN, HUDSON, MORRIS, PASSAIC, AND UNION COUNTIES WERE REFERRED THROUGH THE HEALTHY WOMEN HEALTHY FAMILIES CENTRAL INTAKE PROGRAM. MEMBER HOSPITALS AND BIRTHING CENTERS ===================================== THE PARTNERSHIP COLLABORATES WITH 26 MEMBER HOSPITALS AND BIRTHING CENTERS ACROSS NORTHERN NEW JERSEY TO IMPLEMENT SYSTEMIC CHANGES AND IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR WOMEN AND INFANTS. - ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM (CHILTON MEDICAL CENTER, MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER, NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER & OVERLOOK MEDICAL CENTER) - THE BIRTHING CENTER OF NEW JERSEY - CAREPOINT HEALTH (CHRIST HOSPITAL & HOBOKEN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER) - ENGLEWOOD HEALTH - HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, JFK MEDICAL CENTER, MOUNTAINSIDE MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER & PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER) - HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER - HUDSON REGIONAL HOSPITAL - OUR BIRTHING CENTER - RWJBARNABAS HEALTH (CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER, JERSEY CITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER & SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER) - SAINT CLARES HEALTH - ST. JOSEPHS HEALTH - ST. MARYS GENERAL HOSPITAL - TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM - UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL |
| CORE FORM, PART III; PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED | COMMITTEES AND COALITIONS ========================= THE FOLLOWING INCLUDES A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS PROVIDE VITAL INFORMATION AND FEEDBACK THAT HELP SHAPE OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. BOARD OF TRUSTEES ----------------- AUDIT COMMITTEE, BYLAWS COMMITTEE, DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, EDUCATION COMMITTEE, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, FINANCE COMMITTEE, HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, NOMINATING COMMITTEE, QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE & STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE COALITIONS ---------- - CONNECTING DOVER - ESSEX COUNTY BLACK INFANT AND MATERNAL MORTALITY (BIMM) TASK FORCE - ESSEX METRO IMMUNIZATION COALITION - NORTHERN REGIONAL CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION - HEALTHY HOMES COALITION ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMITTEES ---------------------------- - FETAL INFANT MORTALITY REVIEW (CASE REVIEW TEAM METRO, CASE REVIEW TEAM NORTHERN, COMMUNITY ACTION, TEAM/PERINATAL BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE) - HEALTHY WOMEN HEALTHY FAMILIES (BERGEN COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD, HUDSON COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD, MORRIS COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD, PASSAIC COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD, UNION COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD) - IRVINGTON FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD - MORRIS COUNTY FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER ADVISORY BOARD - NJPREP YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD - PASSAIC COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMS ADVISORY BOARD - REGIONAL BREASTFEEDING COMMITTEE - REGIONAL FAMILY EDUCATOR COMMITTEE - SYMPOSIUM PLANNING COMMITTEE - TEEN OUTREACH PROGRAM YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD PROGRAMS ======== THE PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES MANY PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. INCLUDED BELOW ARE CURRENT PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION AIMED TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES, ENGAGE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND SUPPORT WOMEN AND CHILDREN. POWER TO PROTECT NJ ------------------- WE ARE HONORED TO COLLABORATE WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH THIS FLU SEASON TO SEASON TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FLU VACCINE. OVER 125 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, HOSPITALS, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERS HAVE JOINED THE NEW JERSEY INFLUENZA ACTION GROUP. THESE COMMITTED ORGANIZATIONS WILL SHARE PUBLIC AWARENESS MESSAGES, HOST FLU EDUCATION EVENTS, AND RECEIVE TIMELY UPDATES ON THE PROGRESS OF FLU PREVENTION EFFORTS IN NEW JERSEY. RECURSOS EN ESPAOL ------------------- ESTAMOS EMOCIONADOS DE OFRECER MUCHAS DE NUESTRAS PRESENTACIONES, SERVICIOS, Y MATERIALES VITALES EN ESPAOL! ON-DEMAND COMMUNITY EDUCATION ----------------------------- ON-DEMAND PROGRAMS ARE FOR THE COMMUNITY FREE OF CHARGE ON VARIOUS TOPICS INCLUDING PERINATAL MOOD DISORDERS, MATERNAL HEALTH, PREMATURITY PREVENTION INITATIVE AND IMMUNIZATIONS. FETAL INFANT MORTALITY REVIEW ----------------------------- OUR FETAL INFANT MORTALITY REVIEW PROGRAM (FIMR) WORKS WITH HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO SUPPORT GRIEVING FAMILIES WHILE ALSO GATHERING DATA TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THEIR LOSS. FAMILIES WHO AGREE TO ENROLL IN FIMR RECEIVE A HOME VISIT/INTERVIEW WHICH INCLUDES QUESTIONS ABOUT THEIR PREGNANCY, PRENATAL CARE, DELIVERY OF THEIR BABY, AND CARE IN THE HOSPITAL, AS WELL AS SERVICES THEY RECEIVED AND THOSE THEY WISHED HAD BEEN AVAILABLE. MEDICAL RECORDS AND THE FAMILY INTERVIEW ARE THEN ANALYZED BY A CASE REVIEW TEAM TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE LOSS AND IDENTIFY COMMONALITIES ACROSS OTHER CASES. USING THIS INFORMATION, A COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM WORKS TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE CARE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN ORDER TO REDUCE LOCAL FETAL AND INFANT MORTALITY RATES. IMMUNIZATION PROGRAMS --------------------- THE PARTNERSHIP IS COMMITTED TO PROTECTING THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY BY ENSURING THAT EVERY CHILD, ADOLESCENT, AND ADULT HAS ACCESS TO NECESSARY VACCINATIONS. WE PROVIDE IMMUNIZATION EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO BOTH HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE FOLLOWING INITIATIVES: - ESSEX METRO IMMUNIZATION COALITION (EMIC) - HPV & CANCER PREVENTION INITIATIVE - PROTECT ME WITH 3+ CAMPAIGN - NEW JERSEY IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION SYSTEM (NJIIS) - HEPATITIS B BIRTH DOSE PROGRAM. LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ------------------------- THE LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM WORKS TO ELIMINATE CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING AND MAINTAIN HEALTHY AND SAFE HOMES. THE PROGRAMS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ARE GEARED TOWARD CHILDREN AGES SIX AND YOUNGER, THEIR PARENTS, AND PREGNANT WOMEN. THE PROGRAM COORDINATES FOUR CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION (CLPP) COALITIONS: THE ELIZABETH COALITION (WHICH INCLUDES PLAINFIELD), THE HUDSON COUNTY COALITION, THE MORRIS/SUSSEX/WARREN COALITION, AND THE PASSAIC/BERGEN/ESSEX COALITION. COALITION MEMBERS INCLUDE HEALTH OFFICERS, HEALTH INSPECTORS, PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, CHILD CARE CENTER STAFF, AND HMO REPRESENTATIVES. THE COALITIONS WORK TO DECREASE LEAD EXPOSURE AND ACCESS TO NON-LEAD PAINT SOURCES, TO HELP FAMILIES TAKE STEPS TO PREVENT LEAD POISONING, AND TO HELP FAMILIES AND HOMEOWNERS MAINTAIN HEALTHY AND SAFE HOMES. PERINATAL ADDICTIONS PREVENTION PROJECT --------------------------------------- THE PERINATAL ADDICTIONS PREVENTION PROJECT (PAPP) SERVES BERGEN, ESSEX, HUDSON, MORRIS, PASSAIC, SUSSEX, UNION AND WARREN COUNTIES AND FOCUSES ON IMPROVING BIRTH OUTCOMES BY REDUCING THE NUMBER OF INFANTS EXPOSED TO SUBSTANCES IN-UTERO. THE PROJECT INCLUDES: (1) WORKING WITH PRENATAL CARE PROVIDERS TO ENSURE ALL PREGNANT WOMEN ARE SCREENED REGARDING THEIR RISK OF USING ALCOHOL, DRUG AND/OR TOBACCO; (2) PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL AND CONSUMER EDUCATION ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS. IT IS THROUGH EDUCATION THAT PAPP TARGETS THE REDUCTION OF IN-UTERO EXPOSURE TO SUBSTANCES. A DIRECTORY OF SERVICES IS PROVIDED TO ALL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS SERVICED BY THE PARTNERSHIP; AND (3) SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY BY ATTENDING COMMUNITY EVENTS AND HEALTH FAIRS, DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION ABOUT ALCOHOL AND DRUG-FREE PREGNANCIES, AND ACTING AS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR PROFESSIONALS AND CONSUMERS IN NEED OF INFORMATION ABOUT TREATMENT OPTIONS. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ------------------- THE QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) PROGRAM PROVIDES PARTNERSHIP MEMBER HOSPITALS SUPPORT FOR NEW JERSEYS VITAL INFORMATION PLATFORM (VIP) DATABASE. THE VIP DATABASE PRODUCES BIRTH CERTIFICATES FOR ALL INFANTS BORN IN NEW JERSEY. IN ADDITION, VIP INCLUDES MORE THAN 600 FIELDS OF HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION FOR EACH BIRTH. TOGETHER WITH ITS MEMBER HOSPITALS, THE PARTNERSHIP MONITORS THIS DATA TO IDENTIFY TRENDS IN MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES. PARTNERSHIP STAFF PROVIDE VIP TRAINING TO MEMBER HOSPITAL STAFF, DEVELOP CUSTOM REPORTS FOR MEMBER HOSPITALS, AND COORDINATE VIP USERS GROUP MEETINGS WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING DATA QUALITY. THE PARTNERSHIP ALSO COORDINATES THE TOTAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (TQI) COMMITTEE. THE TQI COMMITTEE INCLUDES NEONATOLOGISTS, OBSTETRICIANS, AND NURSES FROM MEMBER HOSPITALS AS WELL AS NJ DOH REPRESENTATIVES. TOPICS OF COMMITTEE INTEREST INCLUDE NON-COMPLIANCE WITH RULES REGARDING BIRTH WEIGHT AND GESTATIONAL AGE, AND TRENDS IN CESAREAN SECTION, BREASTFEEDING, AND DISPARITIES IN BIRTH OUTCOMES. TEEN OUTREACH PROGRAM (TOP) --------------------------- THE PARTNERSHIP USES WYMANS EVIDENCE-BASED TEEN OUTREACH PROGRAM (TOP) CURRICULUM TO EDUCATE YOUTH, AGES 10 - 14,ON ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION USING A SEXUAL RISK AVOIDANCE EDUCATION APPROACH. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF TOP IS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND TEACH TEENS AND PRE-TEENS HOW TO AVOID RISKY BEHAVIORS THAT MAY HINDER GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENT. THE TOP CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON: (1) THE IMPORTANCE OF DECISION MAKING, PROBLEM-SOLVING AND GOAL-SETTING; (2) EDUCATION ON PREVENTING PREGNANCY, SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES, AND HIV; (3) FORMING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, INCLUDING PEER COMMUNICATION, IDENTITY, AND SELF-AWARENESS; (4) CONNECTING TO COMMUNITIES BY PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING (CSL); AND (5) ESTABLISHING AN INTENTION TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES SUCH AS AVOIDING RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOR AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. |
| CORE FORM, PART III; PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED | EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY PROGRAM -------------------------------- A NEWBORNS BRAIN DOUBLES IN SIZE IN THE FIRST YEAR OF LIFE AND KEEPS GROWING TO NEARLY 80% OF ADULT SIZE BY AGE THREE. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT A CHILDS EXPERIENCES IN THESE EARLY YEARS DIRECTLY AFFECTS HOW THE BRAIN DEVELOPS. WITH THESE FACTS IN MIND, THE PARTNERSHIP WORKS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO FAMILIES IN ESSEX COUNTY WHO ARE PREGNANT OR HAVE A BABY FROM NEWBORN TO 3 YEARS OLD ON THE IMPORTANCE OF EXPOSING CHILDREN DURING THESE FUNDAMENTAL YEARS TO LANGUAGE AND VOCABULARY. 2020 CENSUS ----------- THE CENSUS PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN CRITICAL FEDERAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, LOCAL RESOURCES, AND BUSINESSES. OUR IRVINGTON FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER IS WORKING WITH THE IRVINGTON COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE, THE HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY, AND THE FUND FOR NEW JERSEY TO ENSURE THAT EVERY IRVINGTON RESIDENT IS COUNTED. TRUSTED LINKS ------------- TRUSTED LINKS IS A NORTHERN NEW JERSEY-BASED PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES COMMUNITY ADVOCATES TO LEAD DISCUSSION GROUPS ABOUT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND EMPOWER OTHER WOMEN. THE PROGRAMS GOAL IS TO EDUCATE WOMEN OF COLOR AS PEER EDUCATORS ON TOPICS RELATED TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH. BY EDUCATING OUR COMMUNITY, WE HOPE TO LOWER THE DEATH RATES OF BLACK WOMEN AS IT RELATES TO PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH. SMART CHOICES FOR A HEALTHY LIFE --------------------------------- SMART CHOICES FOR A HEALTHY LIFE IS A FREE AGE-APPROPRIATE PRESENTATION FOR STUDENTS GRADE K-12 WHICH TEACHES CHILDREN ABOUT THE DANGERS OF DRINKING ALCOHOL AND FULFILLS NEW JERSEYS CURRICULUM REQUIREMENT FOR ALCOHOL AND PREGNANCY EDUCATION. THE PRESENTATION UTILIZES A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CURRICULUM CREATED BY THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION ON FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME (NOFAS) TO ADDRESS MANY IMPORTANT HEALTH TOPICS, INCLUDING: (1) THE OVERALL EFFECTS THAT ALCOHOL CAN HAVE ON THE BODY; (2) WHY SOME PEOPLE WHO DRINK ALCOHOL BECOME ADDICTED WHILE OTHERS DO NOT; (3) WHAT CAN HAPPEN TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT WHEN A PREGNANT WOMAN DRINKS ALCOHOL; (4) AN AGE-APPROPRIATE OVERVIEW OF FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER; AND (5) THE IMPORTANCE OF TREATING ALL PEOPLE WITH RESPECT REGARDLESS OF INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITIES OR DISABILITIES. EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALIST INITIATIVE ------------------------------------- THE FIRST FIVE YEARS OF LIFE ARE THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE. THE PARTNERSHIP FOR MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH IS EXCITED TO EXPAND AWARENESS OF DEVELOPMENTAL HEALTH FOR THE 0-5 POPULATION. GAUGING A CHILDS DEVELOPMENT CAN BE DIFFICULT AND STRESSFUL, ESPECIALLY FOR FIRST-TIME PARENTS. THE AGES AND STAGES QUESTIONNAIRE CAN HELP PARENTS ASSESS THEIR CHILDS DEVELOPMENT IN THE PRIVACY AND COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOME. OUR ECS TEAM MEMBERS WILL CONNECT PARENTS WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INFORMATION AND ACTIVITIES TO HELP ENHANCE DEVELOPMENT AND ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD THRIVES. VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS ---------------------- BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT - SISTAHS WHO BREASTFEED JERSEY CITY AND PATERSON IS A PARENTING GROUP THAT FOCUSES ON HEALTHY PRACTICES FOR FEEDING BABIES. THE GROUP IS FOR WOMEN WHO IDENTIFY AS BLACK AND LIVE IN JERSEY CITY OR PATERSON. WE INVITE ANY PREGNANT OR POSTPARTUM WOMEN TO JOIN. THE GROUPS MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE FEEDING CHOICES WOMEN MAKE SURROUNDING FEEDING THEIR BABIES AND NAVIGATING THE UPS AND DOWNS WHILE DOING SO. PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS PEER SUPPORT GROUP - VU-AN FOSTER, FOUNDER OF LIFE AFTER 2 LOSSES, AND ANDREA BOOKER, RN, FETAL INFANT MORTALITY REVIEW PROGRAM MANAGER AT THE PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR PARENTS IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY (RESIDING IN BERGEN, ESSEX, HUDSON, MORRIS, PASSAIC, SUSSEX, UNION AND WARREN COUNTIES), WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A LOSS DUE TO MISCARRIAGE, STILLBIRTH, OR SUDDEN UNEXPLAINED INFANT LOSS HOPE FOR NEW MOTHERS: A VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP FOR PREGNANT AND NEW MOMS WITH BABIES UP TO ONE YEAR OLD - THESE SUPPORT GROUPS ARE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND NEW MOTHERS WITH A CHILD UP TO 1 YEAR OF AGE, WHO RESIDE IN THE FOLLOWING NORTHERN NJ COUNTIES: BERGEN, ESSEX, HUDSON, MORRIS, PASSAIC, SUSSEX, UNION AND WARREN. HEALTHY WOMEN HEALTHY FAMILIES ------------------------------ THE PARTNERSHIP IMPLEMENTS THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHS HEALTHY WOMEN HEALTHY FAMILIES INITIATIVE IN BERGEN, HUDSON, MORRIS, PASSAIC, AND UNION COUNTIES. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR WOMEN OF CHILDBEARING AGE AND THEIR FAMILIES, WHILE REDUCING RACIAL, ETHNIC AND ECONOMIC DISPARITIES IN THOSE OUTCOMES. HEALTHY WOMEN HEALTHY FAMILIES IS COMPRISED OF SEVERAL KEY COMPONENTS: (1) CENTRAL INTAKE - THIS COUNTY-BASED SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY SYSTEM CONNECTS WOMEN WITH THE ASSISTANCE THEY NEED FOR A HEALTHY PREGNANCY AND DELIVERY. CENTRAL INTAKE PROVIDES REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, MEDICAL CARE, HOME VISITING PROGRAMS, HEALTHY WOMEN HEALTHY FAMILIES, DOULA PROGRAMS, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT AGENCIES. CENTRAL INTAKE SIMPLIFIES AND STREAMLINES THE REFERRAL PROCESS FOR OBSTETRICAL/PRENATAL CARE PROVIDERS, OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCIES, AND FAMILIES. (2) COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS - THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS AND VAST RESOURCE NETWORK, COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKERS IDENTIFY AND ENROLL WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN APPROPRIATE CARE AND PROVIDE PERSONALIZED SUPPORT. THESE TRUSTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS OFFER VITAL INFORMATION ABOUT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, PRENATAL SERVICES, AND POSTPARTUM SERVICES THROUGH RESOURCE REFERRAL, INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT PLANS, AND INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOPS. THE PARTNERSHIP COLLABORATES WITH SEVERAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO REACH DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS. (3) CENTERINGPREGNANCY - A PROGRAM CREATED BY THE CENTERING HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE, IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN THROUGH CONNECTION WITH OTHER EXPECTANT MOTHERS. EXPECTANT MOTHERS WITH SIMILAR DUE DATES RECEIVE PRENATAL CARE IN A GROUP SETTING LEADING UP TO CHILDBIRTH. THESE GROUP APPOINTMENTS FEATURE FACILITATED DISCUSSIONS ON RELEVANT TOPICS, INCLUDING NUTRITION, PREGNANCY HEALTH, INFANT CARE, AND RELATIONSHIPS. THE PHYSICIAN ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN THE DISCUSSION GROUP AND SPENDS TIME WITH EACH WOMAN INDIVIDUALLY DURING THE VISIT, WHICH RESULTS IN A STRONGER PHYSICIAN/PATIENT RELATIONSHIP. CENTERINGPREGNANCY FOSTERS A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AMONG THE MOTHERS, PROVIDES PRACTICAL RESOURCES, AND REDUCES PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS. CURRENTLY, THE PARTNERSHIP COLLABORATES WITH ALLIANCE COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE IN JERSEY CITY TO OFFER CENTERINGPREGNANCY. THE INITIATIVE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN PATERSON SOON. (4) BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT - IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, BLACK, NON-HISPANIC INFANTS ARE THREE TIMES AS LIKELY TO DIE FROM SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS) AS WHITE, NON-HISPANIC BABIES. IN A WIDELY-CITED 2017 STUDY PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS, EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING FOR AT LEAST THE FIRST TWO MONTHS OF LIFE WAS FOUND TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF SIDS BY 50 PERCENT. THE PARTNERSHIP WORKS WITH THE PERINATAL HEALTH EQUITY FOUNDATION TO IMPLEMENT SISTAHS WHO BREASTFEED (SWB), A BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN IN JERSEY CITY AND PATERSON. THE GOAL OF SISTAHS WHO BREASTFEED IS TO IMPROVE MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR WOMEN OF CHILDBEARING AGE AND THEIR FAMILIES WHILE REDUCING RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND ECONOMIC DISPARITIES IN THOSE OUTCOMES. WEEKLY ONLINE VIDEO CHATS, MONTHLY IN-PERSON MEETINGS, AN ACTIVE FACEBOOK GROUP, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH BOTH PRENATAL EDUCATION AND POSTPARTUM SUPPORT. PREMATURITY PREVENTION INITIATIVE --------------------------------- THE PREMATURITY PREVENTION INITIATIVES (PPI) GOAL IS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF BABIES BORN TOO SOON AND ELIMINATE RACIAL DISPARITIES IN NEW JERSEY THROUGH COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR AGENCY, SORORITY/FRATERNITY, MEDICAL FACILITY, AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION. THESE DYNAMIC SESSIONS HIGHLIGHT FREE PREVENTATIVE CARE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO EXPECTANT PARENTS, DISCUSS THE CLINICAL NEEDS OF PARENTS WITH A HISTORY OF PRETERM BIRTH, AND ADDRESS HOW TO NAVIGATE HEALTHCARE BARRIERS IN ESSEX COUNTY. CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS ----------------------------- WE PROVIDE A VARIETY OF HIGH QUALITY, EVIDENCE-BASED, AFFORDABLE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS AND OTHER MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK AT THE PARTNERSHIPS MEMBER HOSPITALS AND AFFILIATED AGENCIES. WITH GUIDANCE FROM THE PARTNERSHIPS REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE, EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE TARGET AUDIENCE ARE ASSESSED, PROGRAMS DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED, AND OUTCOMES REVIEWED. PROGRAMS RANGE FROM REGIONAL CONFERENCES, ONSITE SEMINARS AND CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION PREPARATION COURSES TO ONLINE TRAINING. |
| CORE FORM, PART VI; QUESTIONS 6 & 7 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND HAS CERTAIN RESERVED POWERS AS DEFINED IN THIS ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS. |
| CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 11B | THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY (ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES) PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ("IRS"). THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE ASSUMED THE RESPONSIBILITY TO OVERSEE AND COORDINATE THE FEDERAL FORM 990 PREPARATION, REVIEW AND FILING PROCESS. AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORM 990 TAX RETURN PREPARATION PROCESS THE ORGANIZATION HIRED A PROFESSIONAL CPA FIRM WITH EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN BOTH HEALTHCARE AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT TAX RETURN PREPARATION TO PREPARE THE FEDERAL FORM 990. THE CPA FIRM'S TAX PROFESSIONALS WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND OTHER ORGANIZATION INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE PRESIDENT/CEO, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VARIOUS OTHER INDIVIDUALS ("INTERNAL WORKING GROUP") TO OBTAIN THE INFORMATION NEEDED IN ORDER TO PREPARE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TAX RETURN. THE CPA FIRM PREPARED A DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND FURNISHED IT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL WORKING GROUP FOR REVIEW. THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL WORKING GROUP REVIEWED THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND DISCUSSED QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WITH THE CPA FIRM. REVISIONS WERE MADE TO THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 WHERE NECESSARY AND A FINAL DRAFT WAS FURNISHED BY THE CPA FIRM TO THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL WORKING GROUP FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL. A MEETING WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE WAS HELD TO REVIEW THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990. AT THIS MEETING, THE CPA FIRM GAVE A FORM 990 PRESENTATION TO THE COMMITTEE. THEREAFTER, THE FINAL FEDERAL FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. |
| CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 12 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES THAT THE SIGNED CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS BE REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO. IN A SITUATION IN WHICH A TRUSTEE DISCLOSES AN INTEREST THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT, THE TRUSTEE'S POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS REPORTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHICH EVALUATES THE CONFLICT AND ITS POTENTIAL IMPACT ON THE TRUSTEE'S PARTICIPATION ON THE BOARD OR ON CERTAIN ISSUES WHICH MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD. AS APPROPRIATE, THE BOARD WILL TAKE ACTION TO ADDRESS THE CONFLICT. |
| CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 15 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED A COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY WHICH IT FOLLOWS WHEN IT REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATIONS SENIOR MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE PRESIDENT/CEO, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER. THE COMPENSATION OF THESE INDIVIDUALS IS REVIEWED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO ENSURE FAIR MARKET VALUE COMPENSATION IS PAID. THE COMPENSATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEES REVIEW THE "TOTAL COMPENSATION" OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT WHICH IS INTENDED TO INCLUDE BOTH COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. IN ADDITION, THE HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS EXTERNAL COMPARABLE DATA AND SEEKS ADVICE FROM EXTERNAL CONSULTANTS TO ENSURE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF THESE INDIVIDUALS IS REASONABLE. IN ADDITION, THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCE, COMPENSATION, FINANCE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES AND DOCUMENTED IN WRITTEN MEETING MINUTES. ACCORDINGLY, THE ORGANIZATION HAS SATISFIED THE THREE PART TEST IN ORDER TO BE ENTITLED TO THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS AS IT RELATES TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT'S TOTAL COMPENSATION. |
| CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION C; QUESTION 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S FILED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND ANY AMENDMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED AND REVIEWED THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. |
| CORE FORM, PART XII; QUESTION 2 | AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AUDITED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE PARTNERSHIP FOR MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, INC. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018; RESPECTIVELY. THE INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM ISSUED AN UNMODIFIED OPINION WITH RESPECT TO THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE HAS ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. |
| CORE FORM, PART XII; QUESTION 3 | THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE AND ISSUE AN AUDIT UNDER THE SINGLE AUDIT ACT AND OMB CIRCULAR A-133. |
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