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"Helping Parents Help Their Children"

275 Rt. 10 East Ste.220-414, Succasunna, NJ 07876 (Brochures: English Spanish )   Phone:973-989-8866
Trinitas Hospital, 655 East Jersey Street, 1st Floor, Elizabeth, NJ 07206 (Brochures: English Spanish ) Phone:908-994-7471

Engaging Parents and Family Members Workshop (Morristown)

NJPC is offering one day training for professionals and providers in the child-serving arena on family engagement. The workshop will explore engagement strategies and barriers, history and principles of family involvement, and specific strategies for high-risk and urban families. The curriculum includes Building Consensus & Collaboration with Parents and Family Members, Critical Elements of Family Engagement, The Impact of Community on Family Engagement, Family-Specific Strategies, and Recruitment & Retention. Professionals attending the training are given the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of family engagement and will receive practical tools and strategies which they can implement in their local organizations, resulting in improved outcomes for children and families. Lunch will be served. Each class is five hours in length. Early registration is recommended as class size will be limited.

Hear what others have said about the workshop:

“Very comfortable atmosphere and the educational content was excellent.”

“The instructor had a lot of knowledge and provided a lot of resources to the group. The style of training makes professionals feel comfortable.”

Location: American Legion Post 312
78 Abbett Avenue, 2nd Floor
Morristown, NJ 07960
Date: November 16, 2010
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Fee: $99

Location: Wingate By Wyndham Hotel
2196 W. Landis Avenue
Vineland, NJ 08360
Date: November 9, 2010
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Fee: $99

To register, or for additional information, call Shweta Shinde at 973-989-8866, fax the registration form to 973-989-8867, or email shwetas@njparentcaucus.org. Please mail payment to NJPC, 275 Rt. 10 East, Ste.220-414, Succasunna, NJ 07876

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NJPC 2nd Annual Community Outreach & Advocacy Tour
  • Elizabeth – Broad St. & Dickerson St. - August 8, 2009 - 9 to 4PM
  • Trenton – Walnut Ave. – August 13, 2009 - 12 to 5PM
  • Asbury Park – Springwood & Borden Ave – August 19, 2009 - 2 to 6PM
  • Atlantic City – 1539 Adriatic Ave. - August 20, 2009 - 1 to 6PM
  • Newark – Bradley Court , 48 Munn Ave. – August 26, 2009 - 2 to 7PM

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Parents Empowerment Academy

Professional parent advocacy training for parents and caregivers raising children with emotional and behavioral challenges.

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NJ Youth Justice Initiative Task Force Meeting

For parents and caregivers whose children struggle with mental health issues and have been waived to the adult court or tried, sentenced and/or incarcerated in the adult prison system.

  • Northern Regional Meeting - July 2009
  • Southern Regional Meeting - August 2009

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Strengthening Families Program

The Strengthening Families Program (SFP) is a family skills training program designed to increase resilience and reduce risk factors for behavioral, emotional, academic, and social problems in children 3-16 years old. The Strengthening Families Program was initially developed by researchers at the University of Utah. It is an evidence Based Program and runs as 14 – 2 hour sessions.

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NJPC Man Talk Educational Series for Male Caregivers

The workshops are designed to guide and instruct fathers in effectively parenting their children. Men will learn how to connect with their children and assist them in making wise decisions. Fathers, grandfathers, male role modes and "soon to be fathers" will learn to become strong men of influence in the lives of their children, ultimately improving outcomes for their children.

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