Contract worth $250,000 will Extend First Responder Alliance Program for Families Nationwide

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NEW YORK, NY: Tuesday’s Children has been chosen as the recipient of a $250,000 contract from the World Trade Center Health Program to fund outreach and education efforts to those who may be eligible for Program benefits. The funding is through 2014 with an additional $250,000 through 2015, to benefit the 9/11 Recovery workers and their families.

The contract, administered by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), will allow Tuesday’s Children to supply additional family-centered, future-oriented programs and activities to Responders and their families who have been impacted both physically and mentally by the events of 9/11. The First Responder Alliance will continue to provide guidance for healthy living, parenting, career and financial management resources as well as family skill development to build resilience, strengthen household communication and provide support to family members struggling with chronic illness.

“Tuesday’s Children, along with our other funded community based organizations, are playing a key role in reaching out to individuals who are eligible for the WTC Health Program,” said Dr. John Howard, Administrator of the World Trade Center Health Program. “We are excited for the work planned to expand efforts to reach those who are eligible and provide resources and support to the responder community as a whole.”

The programs and services will be provided this fall and into 2015 and will be available to all 9/11 Responders registered with Tuesday's Children nationwide. January and February programs will include a health awareness event, skill development workshop, and outreach for mentor recruitment, additionally our first community support event incorporating survivors.

Tuesday’s Children, with more than 13 years of serving all of those directly affected by September 11, 2001, will continue to provide programs addressing the many challenging physical and mental health issues Responders face including chronic illness, substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Terry Sears, Executive Director of Tuesday’s Children, said “this contract from the World Trade Center Health Program implemented by NIOSH will add phenomenal depth to the services that we are able to offer our 9/11 Responders and their families. We work hard to give them the care and attention that they truly deserve and are continually seeking ways to better serve them. ”

About The First Responder Alliance
The First Responder Alliance is a Tuesday’s Children program providing services and support for the September 11, 2001 Recovery workers and their families. We create a safe and supportive community for 9/11 Responders and their families, garnering health and resilience. All services are confidential and at no cost. This program is both federally and privately funded. For more information, please visit www.tuesdayschildren.org.

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Jessica Breslin
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