Transforming NJ’s System of Care Through Collaborative Efforts

• By: Lauren Agoratus, MA Tatsiana DaGrosa
• January 1st, 2017
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A system of care is a big picture approach to how, when, and where services and supports are offered. The System of Care approach to service delivery for children began in the 1990s as communities were looking for ways to improve the well-being of children with serious emotional and behavioral...

Family Caregivers of Children with Mental Health Needs

• By: Lauren Agoratus, MA Parent
• July 1st, 2010
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I still remember the presenter at a workshop who mentioned that parents of children with challenging behaviors are the second most stressed families of children with special needs. The other is those with severe medical conditions. We’re dealing with both as my daughter has autism and is...