Explore the Core Basic Needs that every human has and how the brain responds when those needs are met; discuss what infants need as well as what parents and caregivers can do to ensure that their child feels safe, loved, and that their needs are met.

Learn how to transform your relationship with your child using the groundbreaking "3 A's of Parenting" approach. How to Avoid common parenting mistakes. What Adjustments can be made to improve your current parenting style. How to Affirm the greatness that exists within your child.

Fitter, Healthier, Happier – As a Family, for Life!

Join us to learn from certified nutrition and fitness professionals in a CDC-approved program designed to help reduce obesity, a major risk factor for chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Is this the year you make a difference? Learn how to become a foster or adoptive parent in NJ and make a real difference in the life of a child in need. Come learn about the process and how you help our most vulnerable children.

Connecting NJ is excited to invite you to their upcoming virtual session, "Serving Up Good Nutrition for Pregnant Women and Families." Whether you're expecting, a new parent, or simply looking to improve your family's eating habits, this session is for you!

Join Senior Physical Therapist, Michael Formisano, for a comprehensive talk on staying active safely during pregnancy. Learn why staying active matters for mom and baby, and discover how to safely monitor your progress. Take away valuable insights on heart rate indicators, physical adaptations, and more, to empower a healthy pregnancy journey. Zoom Meeting ID: 289 858 5260

Are you homeless? At risk of becoming homeless? In need of services?

Join us for a FREE one-day event offering a wide range of services for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Are you homeless? At risk of becoming homeless? In need of services?

Join us for a FREE one-day event offering a wide range of services for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Not sure how having a newborn will affect filing for taxes? We've got your back! Learn about getting ready for Tax Season with United Way and how they can support you and your family through it. We'll let you know what documents you need for your tax prep and help guide you to their scheduling system to get linked.

This is a 7 week parent training. Please plan to attend each week, as it builds from the one before it in this evidence-based program. SPAN Parent Advocacy Network is the Parent Training and Information Center for New Jersey and we encourage families from any part of NJ to register and attend. This is only open to the first 20 registrants. We offer this quarterly in English and in Spanish.

Soluciones Positivas para las Familias es un programa de varias sesiones basado en evidencia, diseñado para ayudar a las familias a satisfacer las necesidades socioemocionales de sus hijos desde el nacimiento hasta los 5 años, al mismo tiempo que obtienen recursos para afrontar comportamientos. Los materiales de capacitación se basan en el modelo piramidal utilizado en los Centros de Educación Infantil. Se anima a los participantes a registrarse y asistir a las 7 sesiones, ya que el contenido se basa en las semanas anteriores.

Hablaremos sobre: -La continuidad de los servicios vocacionales (VR, por sus siglas en inglés), incluidos los Servicios de Transición Previos al Empleo y los Servicios de Transición de la Rehabilitación Vocacional. -Los Servicios de Transición de Rehabilitación Vocacional y quién puede recibirlos. -Que incluye el Plan Individualizado de Empleo (IPE, por sus siglas en inglés) y las funciones que pueden desempeñar los estudiantes, los jóvenes y los padres en el desarrollo del IPE (por sus siglas en inglés).

We will discuss: -The continuum of VR services, including Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and VR Transition Services -VR Transition Services and who can receive them. -What an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) includes and the role students, youth and parents can play in the development of the IPE.

The Nurtured Heart Approach is an essential set of strategies for transforming the most intense children. 

Join our FREE in-person or virtual parent groups to share and receive personalized tips and strategies, from an expert, on how to best react to your kids and respond to difficult behaviors. These virtual groups are small (6-10 participants) groups for a total of 6 sessions.

This presentation explores the multifaceted role of a caregiver. In this presentation, we will address common challenges such as burnout, stress, apathy, and behavioral issues. We will explore potential strategies for self-care and time management, which are essential for maintaining personal well-being and preventing burnout. Additionally, we will cover practical issues such as medical and financial decision-making and planning ahead. Caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and insights to enhance their caregiving experience and sustain their own health and wellbeing. Presenter: Elizabeth Van Roten, MSW, LCSW

We will discuss the potential for changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning after brain injury and how these impact current and new relationships. We will highlight the importance of communication in expressing wants, needs, and expectations to navigate new or existing relationships. Individuals can be conflicted about what to say or whether to share information about their brain injury when meeting new people. We will explore this personal decision about how much to disclose. Health care providers will learn ways to sensitively discuss relationships and intimacy after brain injury. Survivors and families will learn strategies to ask their providers for information on intimate relationships. Presenter: Kathryn Murray, Psy.D.

Understanding how to recognize the difference between depression and the normal ups and downs in life The presentation will be interactive with strategies to combat those feelings Presenter: Dr. Yolanda Hawkins-Rodgers, LLC Licensed psychologist The workshop will be delivered via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88308586864 Meeting ID: 883 0858 6864

In this webinar, we will discuss: Prevalence of traumatic brain injury in service members and veterans; Current screening methods and guidelines regarding return to duty for active service members; Acute, subacute, and chronic symptoms that may arise from injury; Current guidelines for management and wellness, as well as available resources for service members/veterans and their caregivers. Presenter: Jenieve Guevarra, MD

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. We will discuss how to secure guardianship and the importance of medical directives and durable power of attorney for those with capacity to make some decisions, but not all. We will also discuss the role and responsibilities of the guardian, and how to pass guardianship to a successor when parents are no longer here. This 90-minute presentation includes a Q&A.