NJ Now: Boys and Girls Club; impact on cuts to Medicaid

With the number of social and academic issues our children face today, the subject of guidance becomes increasingly more important. The Boys and Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic has become a valued home within the community as it inspires and supports young people in an effort to realize their full potential. Chief Executive Officer Dr. Christina Dukes Brown talks about the programs available to today’s youth. Also, the ultimate example of paying it forward. A New Jersey non-profit, born in the aftermath of the terror attacks of September 11th! After families received support and sympathy from school children on the west coast in the days after the tragedy, volunteers of the organization are returning that act of kindness nearly 25 years later. Megan McDowell, founder of Heartworks, shares how the non-profit is making a positive impact. And, the battle brewing in Washington over possible cuts to Medicaid, along with other federal cuts in an attempt to pay down the national debt. Many are wondering how cuts to Medicaid could impact a number of New Jersey programs and families. Dr. Tara Chalakani, Chief Executive Officer of Preferred Behavioral Health Group, discusses the ramifications