{"id":3337,"date":"2023-05-19T17:36:40","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T17:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/?page_id=3337"},"modified":"2026-02-25T17:36:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T17:36:40","slug":"hsac","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/hsac\/","title":{"rendered":"HSAC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-subtle-background-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 id=\"ecosystem\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">human services advisory council<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#000000;font-size:55px;line-height:1.1\"><strong>Uniting for Stronger Communities: The Role of the Human Services Advisory Council in Union County<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"--col-width:33.38%;flex-basis:33.38%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-extra-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#000000\">The Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC) is a collaborative body that plays a vital role in addressing the needs of the community and advising the county government on matters related to human services. The council is composed of representatives from various sectors, including non-profit organizations, government agencies, community leaders, and individuals with expertise in human services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HSAC serves as a platform for communication, coordination, and collaboration among its members and stakeholders. Its main objectives are to assess the needs and priorities of the community, identify gaps in services, and make recommendations to improve the delivery of human services in Union County.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"--col-width:33%;flex-basis:33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The council actively engages in strategic planning, policy development, and advocacy to enhance the well-being and quality of life for residents of Union County. It provides a forum for sharing information, best practices, and innovative ideas among its members, fostering a collective approach to addressing the diverse needs of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, HSAC collaborates with other county boards, committees, and community partners to ensure a comprehensive and integrated system of care. By fostering partnerships and promoting effective service delivery, the council aims to enhance access, equity, and effectiveness of human services in Union County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-extra-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#000000\">Overall, the Human Services Advisory Council serves as a valuable resource for identifying community needs, promoting collaboration, and shaping the direction of human services in Union County, ultimately striving to improve the well-being and support the needs of its residents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"--col-width:33.62%;flex-basis:33.62%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/03\/nathan-dumlao-Wr3comVZJxU-unsplash-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A father holding two children on his 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style=\"--col-width:100%;flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 MEETING SCHEDULE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month with the exception of January, July and August.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meeting dates\/locations are subject to change. Please refer to the meeting notice for date\/time\/location-platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Breakfast<\/strong>: 9:00 am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meeting Start Time<\/strong>: 9:30 am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Warinanco Sports Center &#8211; Warinanco Park, 1 Park Drive, Roselle, NJ 07203<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dates<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>February 4, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 4, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><s>April 1, 2026<\/s> April 8, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 6, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 3, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No Meeting in July<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No Meeting in August<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 2, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 7, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>November 4, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>December 2, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HSAC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>908-527-4842<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:HSAC@ucnj.org\">HSAC@ucnj.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>human services advisory council Uniting for Stronger Communities: The Role of the Human Services Advisory Council in Union County The Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC) is a collaborative body that plays a vital role in addressing the needs of the community and advising the county government on matters related to human services. 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