Community Events and Programs

If you have a meeting or community event that you would like to share, please submit it online (registration is required).

  • Transition Thursdays

    Transition Thursdays

    Two Thursdays every month and two Thursdays every quarter, the Office of Transition to Adult Life & Employment hosts virtual opportunities for students and families to learn about the services and resources available through DDD.

  • Want a Better Connection with Your Kid?

    Want a Better Connection with Your Kid?

    The Nurtured Heart Approach is an essential set of strategies for transforming the most intense children. Virtual sessions are conducted twice monthly.

  • Summer Youth Work Experience Program
    Friday, July 11 - Wednesday, October 15
    In-Person

    Summer Youth Work Experience Program

    Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board 2025 Summer Youth Work Experience Program
    Employers and Youth in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties are invited to apply to take part in The GRWDB's Sixth Annual Program
  • SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
    Friday, July 11 - Thursday, August 14 @ 9:00 AM
    THE PHILLIPSBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY, TOWN OF PHILLIPSBURG, AND THE FIRTH YOUTH CENTER
    In-Person

    SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM

    THE PHILLIPSBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY, TOWN OF PHILLIPSBURG, AND THE FIRTH YOUTH CENTER ARE PARTNERING TO PRESENT...
  • SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
    Friday, July 11 - Thursday, July 24 @ 9:00 AM
    THE BOROUGH OF ALPHA, POHATCONG TOWNSHIP, AND THE FYC
    In-Person

    SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM

    THE BOROUGH OF ALPHA, POHATCONG TOWNSHIP, AND THE FYC ARE PARTNERING TO PRESENT...
  • Child Play Therapy- Summer Social Skills Group
    Friday, July 11 - Thursday, August 14 @ 5:00 PM in Lebanon
    Child Play Therapy with a Family Connection
    In-Person

    Child Play Therapy- Summer Social Skills Group

    Socially Powerful Kids- a six week social skills development program for children. 

  • Summer Skills
    Tuesday, July 15 - Tuesday, August 5 @ 10:30 AM (Weekly)
    In-Person

    Summer Skills

    Join us for a six-session group packed with fun and effective skills to help you stay cool, calm, and collected as you manage life’s ups and downs.
  • All About Child Care Partnered with Community Child Care Solutions
    Tuesday, July 15 @ 2:00 PM
    Central Jersey Family Health Consortium
    Virtual

    All About Child Care Partnered with Community Child Care Solutions

    Community Child Care Solutions is your Middlesex & Somerset County child care resource & referral agency. They provide children and families with quality child care services and serve as a liaison between the community and child care providers. 

  • Investing 101
    Tuesday, July 15 @ 6:00 PM in Phillipsburg
    Norwescap
    In-Person

    Investing 101

    Build a stronger financial future, starting with the basics. Join us to explore safe and smart ways to grow your money.

  • 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.

  • TALK WITH A DOC: A Pediatrician's Guide to Safety, Milestones, and Emotional Health
    Tuesday, July 22 @ 6:00 PM
    Englewood Health
    Virtual

    TALK WITH A DOC: A Pediatrician's Guide to Safety, Milestones, and Emotional Health

    Join Dr. Howard Mazin, Chief of Pediatrics – Neonatal Medicine, as he shares essential guidance for parents and caregivers on caring for infants and young children.

  • Family Planning  for Higher Education Cost
    Wednesday, July 23 @ 6:00 PM
    Norwescap
    Virtual

    Family Planning for Higher Education Cost

    Learn the importance of early planning to ensure you can provide a solid educational foundation for you or your child’s future.

  • Understanding Supported Decision-Making
    Thursday, July 24
    SPAN
    Virtual

    Understanding Supported Decision-Making

    Learn about the principles of Supported Decision-Making and how it is used as an alternative to guardianship. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of both the young adult and the support team. Hear first hand from a individual using Supported Decision-Making in their every day life.

  • Nutrition and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
    Tuesday, July 29 @ 5:30 PM
    Englewood Health
    Virtual

    Nutrition and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

    Join Ivette Lebron, RD, for a comprehensive prenatal nutrition session. Learn how informed food choices can support fetal development, and acquire expert tips on managing cravings and creating healthy meal plans.

  • Understanding Credit Plus How to Read a Credit Report
    Tuesday, July 29 @ 6:00 PM
    Norwescap
    Virtual

    Understanding Credit Plus How to Read a Credit Report

    Join us to demystify credit and take control of your financial future.

  • Wednesday, July 30 @ 12:00 PM
    Connecting NJ - Hunterdon
    Virtual

    Learn the Signs - Early Child Development

    Right from birth children are developing and reaching milestones in their own way. We will review national standards for developmental milestones, birth to age 5; discuss developmental screening; and share information about great free resources: examples of development AND activities we can easily do every day in our home to help our kids' development  

  • Parent Cafe: Summertime and Living is Easy...
    Thursday, July 31 @ 1:00 PM in Flemington
    Connecting NJ - Hunterdon
    In-Person

    Parent Cafe: Summertime and Living is Easy...

    Sometimes life is ‘easy peasy lemon squeezy’ ... But sometimes it isn’t. Expectant, new, and seasoned parents are invited to come chat with new and old friends about life as a parent!

  • The Emotional Reality of Pregnancy and Motherhood: Support and Guidance
    Tuesday, August 5 @ 5:30 PM
    Englewood Health
    Virtual

    The Emotional Reality of Pregnancy and Motherhood: Support and Guidance

    Join Yaranil Ferrer, LCSW for a transparent discussion that dives into common issues in the perinatal period including baby blues and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS) as well as suggestions for recognizing, managing, and accessing care.

  • Partnering with Your School:  Collaborative Problem-Solving Family Engagement Edition
    Tuesday, August 19 @ 12:00 PM
    SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
    Virtual

    Partnering with Your School: Collaborative Problem-Solving Family Engagement Edition

    Partnering with Your School Collaborative Problem-Solving Family Engagement Edition Webinar will be presented by: Kim Rivers, Training Coordinator, The New Jersey Family Engagement Hub.  The New Jersey Family Engagement Hub is a project of SPAN funded by the U.S. Department of Education.