Caregiver Bookshelf

Reading, watching, and/or listening that might be of interest to caregivers.

01.

Listen to the "1 in 5" Podcast

This podcast shares narratives and solutions from student parent leaders working to transform their communities with student parent success in mind.

Listen to the 1 in 5 Podcast. Click to visit https://ascend.aspeninstitute.org/1in5podcast/

02.

The push to support family caregivers in NJ, including with financial aid

Many find it difficult to take care of their own health while caring for a chronically sick family member

Listen to the 1 in 5 Podcast. Click to visit https://ascend.aspeninstitute.org/1in5podcast/

03.

Rutgers graduate students deserve support

If we want diversity, if we want a “beloved community,” we need to make it possible for single parents and international parents to be a part of the community.

Listen to the 1 in 5 Podcast. Click to visit https://ascend.aspeninstitute.org/1in5podcast/

Learn more about the state of childcare, caregiving, and mental health in New Jersey and across the United States.

Division of Population Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. (2020). New Jersey: Caregiving [Web New Jersey: Caregiving]. Alzheimer’s Disease and Healthy Aging. https://www.cdc.gov/aging/data/infographic/2018/new-jersey-caregiving.html

Dufort, J., Elliott, J., Haughton, E., Keys, K., Parker, A., & Bloustein , E. (2021). Assessing Child Care Systems in New Jersey. Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University. https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NJPP-Assessing-Child-Care-Systems-in-New-Jersey.pdf

Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. (2023). Projects. New Jersey State Policy Lab; Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.

https://policylab.rutgers.edu/projects/

Fitterer, N., Rush, L., Fortin, C., Eldershaw, B., Masin Blount, M., McAndrews, S., Gundell, L., McDonald, C., Ricci-Francione, C., & Lolla, K. (2022). New Jersey Caregiver Task Force Report 2022. Department of Human Services. NJ.gov. https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/news/reports/Final_Nov%20Caregiver%20TF%20Report_11.16_v2.pdf

Lowrie, K. and Schwartzman, B. (2023). Youth Mental Health in New Jersey: Current Status and Opportunities for Improved Services. New Jersey State Policy Lab. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University.

Richter, P. (2023). Cost of Child Care 2023 State Comparison Challenge - New Jersey VS. New York. TOOTRiS. https://tootris.com/edu/blog/parents/cost-of-child-care-2022-state- comparison-challenge-new-jersey-vs-new-york/

Small, S., & Lancaster, D. (2022). New Jersey’s Childcare Needs: A Quantitative Analysis. In Center for Women and Work and New Jersey State Policy Lab. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University. https://rutgers.app.box.com/s/tm3ulwjw8fc2iln3zxhnle65mj5uemw1