We are proud to announce the creation of
"NJ Early Intervention Professionals"

The purpose of this web-based list-serv group is to provide
an opportunity to share information, strategies, successes
and challenges of working in the New Jersey Early
Intervention System. Professionals from all disciplines are
invited to join in lively discussions about our unique
profession. Discussions of research, clinical experiences and
implications for best practices in early intervention are
encouraged. Information about professional development
opportunities will be posted by the state's Comprehensive
System of Personnel Development (CSPD).

A few words of caution: Honest, open discussion is encouraged.- though this is not a forum for blaming or dumping on anyone. We want to work together to develop solutions to problems. You must ALWAYS safeguard the confidentiality of your clients. Never share personally identifying information about the children or families with whom you work.

To participate in the internet-based support group "NJ Early
Intervention Professionals" you must use a computer that
has internet access and an e-mail address. An internet list-
serv is a group of people who share a common interest.
To join the group you must "subscribe" to the list.
When you have subscribed you will receive all the e-mail
messages that are sent to the list. You can send
messages to the entire group or reply only to another
member of the group.

To join the group go to the web site:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NJEIProf
If you choose to join click on "join this group". If you are
not a member of Yahoo Groups you will have to go through
the somewhat cumbersome process of joining Yahoo Groups.

If you need assistance with any of the above please contact a Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator at your Regional Early Intervention Collaborative at the following phone numbers:

Helpful Hands REIC (Bergen, Hudson and Passaic)
973-256-8484
Family Link REIC (Essex, Morris, Sussex, Union and Warren)
908-964-5303
Mid Jersey Cares REIC (Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex,
Monmouth, Ocean and Somerset)
732-699-0944
Southern NJ REIC (Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May,
Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem)
856-768-6747