Community Events and Programs

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  • Professional Parent Advocacy Training
    Friday, June 6 - Saturday, July 26 @ 10:00 AM in New Brunswick
    New Jersey Parents Caucus
    In-Person

    Professional 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.

  • Restorative Practices and School Climate: Restorative Practices Introduction
    Tuesday, June 10 @ 6:00 PM
    SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
    Virtual

    Restorative 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.

  • DDD Transition to Adult Services and Intake Process (NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities)
    Thursday, June 12 @ 6:00 PM
    NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
    Virtual

    DDD 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.

  • Guardianship and Durable Powers of Attorney
    Thursday, June 12 @ 6:30 PM
    Family Support Organization of Bergen County
    Virtual

    Guardianship 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.

  • Student Success and Well-Being Workshop: The College and Career Track
    Monday, June 16
    SPAN
    Virtual

    Student Success and Well-Being Workshop: The College and Career Track

    Get an overview of the steps to prepare students for college and career success

  • Student Success and Well-Being: The College and Career Track
    Monday, June 16 @ 6:00 PM
    SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
    Virtual

    Student 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.

  • Navigating Social Media with Youth (American Academy of Pediatrics Project ECHO)
    Wednesday, June 18 @ 11:00 AM
    SAMHSA, American Academy of Pediatrics
    Virtual

    Navigating 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.

  • Transition to Motherhood: Pregnancy and Post Partum Emotional Health
    Wednesday, June 18 @ 12:00 PM
    Connecting NJ - Hunterdon
    Virtual

    Transition 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.

  • Role of Peer Support in Addiction (NJ Connect for Recovery)
    Wednesday, June 18 @ 6:00 PM
    NJ Connect for Recovery
    Virtual

    Role 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.

  • Overview of the New Jersey Transition Toolkit (NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities)
    Thursday, June 19 @ 12:00 PM
    NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
    Virtual

    Overview 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.

  • Body Image: Pushing Back Against the 'Beach Body' Mentality
    Tuesday, June 24 @ 1:00 PM
    GenPsych
    Virtual

    Body 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.

  • Annual Parenting Conference
    Thursday, June 26 @ 9:00 AM in New Brunswick
    Parents Inc of NJ
    In-Person

    Annual 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.

  • Early Career Exploration Institute
    Monday, July 7 - Thursday, July 24 @ 9:00 AM
    In-Person

    Early 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. 

  • Quarterly Welcome Session (NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities)
    Thursday, July 10 @ 12:00 PM
    NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
    Virtual

    Quarterly 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.

  • Trauma-Solutions for Families Dealing with Addictions (NJ Connect for Recovery)
    Wednesday, July 16 @ 6:00 PM
    NJ Connect for Recovery
    Virtual

    Trauma-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.