Community Events and Programs
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Friday, June 6 - Saturday, July 26 @ 10:00 AM in New Brunswick
New Jersey Parents Caucus
In-PersonProfessional Parent Advocacy Training
NJPC is offering a free five-week Professional Parent Advocacy Training program which helps participants better navigate service systems, understand their rights, and improve access to care, while also being approved for foster, adoptive, and kinship training through NJPC.
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Tuesday, June 10 @ 6:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
VirtualRestorative Practices and School Climate: Restorative Practices Introduction
The third workshop in a four-part series is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub Project and the Paterson Education Fund. The New Jersey Family Engagement Hub is a project of SPAN funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Thursday, June 12 @ 6:00 PM
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
VirtualDDD Transition to Adult Services and Intake Process (NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities)
We welcome and encourage individuals and their families to attend one of our monthly Transition Thursday Webinars held on the second and third Thursdays.
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Thursday, June 12 @ 6:30 PM
Family Support Organization of Bergen County
VirtualGuardianship and Durable Powers of Attorney
The workshop will cover the basics of guardianship, limited guardianship, conservatorship, and other surrogate decision-making options, with an aim towards attaining the maximum possible independence for your child while preserving vital protections for important decision-making.
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Monday, June 16
SPAN
VirtualStudent Success and Well-Being Workshop: The College and Career Track
Get an overview of the steps to prepare students for college and career success
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Monday, June 16 @ 6:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
VirtualStudent Success and Well-Being: The College and Career Track
The fourth and final workshop in a four-part series is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub Project and the Paterson Education Fund. The New Jersey Family Engagement Hub is a project of SPAN funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Wednesday, June 18 @ 11:00 AM
SAMHSA, American Academy of Pediatrics
VirtualNavigating Social Media with Youth (American Academy of Pediatrics Project ECHO)
4 sessions held monthly from June 18-September 17
Are you curious about how digital media is impacting your child? You're not alone! Join this free 4-session virtual learning collaborative designed for parents and caregivers of youth. -
Wednesday, June 18 @ 12:00 PM
Connecting NJ - Hunterdon
VirtualTransition to Motherhood: Pregnancy and Post Partum Emotional Health
What you EXPECT is not always what you EXPERIENCE
Life changes; hormonal changes; there are so many factors that cause STRESS.
You are NOT alone.
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Wednesday, June 18 @ 6:00 PM
NJ Connect for Recovery
VirtualRole of Peer Support in Addiction (NJ Connect for Recovery)
Welcome to our online event focusing on the **important role** of peer support in addiction recovery.
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Thursday, June 19 @ 12:00 PM
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
VirtualOverview of the New Jersey Transition Toolkit (NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities)
We welcome and encourage individuals and their families to attend one of our monthly Transition Thursday Webinars held on the second and third Thursdays.
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Tuesday, June 24 @ 1:00 PM
GenPsych
VirtualBody Image: Pushing Back Against the 'Beach Body' Mentality
we invite you to our upcoming webinar, "Body Image: Pushing Back against the “Beach Body” Mentality."
Join Sharon Ryan (ED Clinical Coordinator) and Kayla Ray (Adult/ED Program Director) as they explore how seasonal pressures around body image can impact self-esteem, mental health, and eating behaviors.
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Wednesday, June 25 @ 12:00 PM
VirtualMulticultural Conversations: Masculine Norms & Silent Struggles
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Thursday, June 26 @ 9:00 AM in New Brunswick
Parents Inc of NJ
In-PersonAnnual Parenting Conference
Our conference aims to empower parents, who are the true experts of their unique family experiences, and the professionals who support them. By collaborating, we can foster strong partnership to tackle the challenges faced by families, resulting in meaningful, lasting change.
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Monday, July 7 - Thursday, July 24 @ 9:00 AM
In-PersonEarly Career Exploration Institute
The goal of the Early Career Exploration Institute is to expose students to Career and Technical Education while providing the opportunity to develop critical skills through a combination of classes and hands-on learning experiences, which allow them to apply academics to solving real-world problems.
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Thursday, July 10 @ 12:00 PM
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
VirtualQuarterly Welcome Session (NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities)
Join us for an opportunity to learn more about what DDD has to offer during our quarterly Welcome Session. During this session, participants will have an opportunity to join a breakout room of their choice and ask questions.
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Wednesday, July 16 @ 6:00 PM
NJ Connect for Recovery
VirtualTrauma-Solutions for Families Dealing with Addictions (NJ Connect for Recovery)
Join us for this online event where we will discuss strategies and solutions for families dealing with trauma when a loved one is suffering from an addiction. Together, we can find ways to heal and support our loved ones on their journey to recovery.