Middlesex County's Children's System of Care

Parents as Champions for Healthy Schools (Morning Sessions)
Monday, October 27 - Thursday, November 13 @ 10:00 AM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Parents as Champions for Healthy Schools (Morning Sessions)

Parent engagement workshops encourage families and school staff to work together to support and improve the learning, development, and health of students through the 10 components of the WSCC Model. Please choose which time slot—morning or evening—suits you best, as long as you attend three sessions in one of the time frames listed on the flyer. 

Get Stroke Smart, Fall Walk with a doc
Monday, October 27 - Thursday, November 6 @ 11:00 AM
Piscataway
Get Stroke Smart, Fall Walk with a doc

The Comprehensive Stroke Center at RWJUH New Brunswick will lead a Walk with a Doc, offering free blood pressure screenings and stroke education. Please join us on all three days at Johnson Park in Piscataway, Grove 1 Picnic Area!

Medicaid Monday
Monday, October 27 @ 6:30 PM
The Arc of Bergen & Passaic
Medicaid Monday

Confused about Medicaid or SSI? Join The Arc of Bergen & Passaic’s Medicaid Monday on October 27 to learn how to apply, understand eligibility, and access essential supports through New Jersey’s DDD system.

Beyond the Binary LGBTQ+ Mental Health Conference
Tuesday, October 28 @ 9:00 AM
Union
Garden State Equality & Integrated Care Concepts and Consultation
Beyond the Binary LGBTQ+ Mental Health Conference

Hosted in collaboration with Integrated Care Concepts & Consultation, Beyond the Binary is open to mental health professionals, students, advocates, and allies. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and Continuing Education Credits are available for clinicians!

Meeting Facilitation
Wednesday, October 29 @ 6:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Meeting Facilitation

Learn techniques to lead engaging and productive meetings with maximum impact. This workshop is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and the SEL4NJ: Paterson Education Fund.  The New Jersey Family Engagement Hub is a project of SPAN funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

Parents as Champions for Healthy Schools (Evening Sessions)
Thursday, October 30 - Thursday, November 13 @ 6:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Parents as Champions for Healthy Schools (Evening Sessions)

Parent engagement workshops encourage families and school staff to work together to support and improve the learning, development, and health of students through the 10 components of the WSCC Model.

How to think about your finances when caring for someone
Monday, November 3 @ 5:30 PM
Silver Care
How to think about your finances when caring for someone

Join us for a casual chat about how to handle money while taking care of loved ones - tips, tricks, and real talk!

Mindfulness: Student Success and Well-Being
Monday, November 10 @ 6:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Mindfulness: Student Success and Well-Being

Discover strategies to enhance social and emotional wellness through mindfulness practices. This workshop is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and Paterson Education Fund.

Ruby Bridges Walk 2025
Friday, November 14 @ 7:30 AM
North Brunswick
Mobile Family Success Center (MFSC)
Ruby Bridges Walk 2025

Meet us at Veterans Park in North Brunswick. This walk provides students and families an active & safe route to schools while engaging in traffic awareness and relational skills with a focus on Ruby Bridges mission: to promote tolerance and create change through education.

Yoga Nidra Enhanced with Essential Oils
Saturday, November 15 @ 7:00 PM
woodbridge
Yoga Nidra Enhanced with Essential Oils

Yoga Nidra is a simple, inviting Guided Meditation and Deep Relaxation Practice to bring you a deep sense of Peace and Tranquility. It's an effective healing practice for the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels.  

What You Need to Know to  Be Prepared for a  Mental Health Crisis
Tuesday, November 18 @ 11:00 AM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
What You Need to Know to Be Prepared for a Mental Health Crisis

Do you have a friend, family member, or loved one with significant mental health challenges? Are you aware of all the information and resources you'd need to navigate a crisis at home? 

This webinar provides a practical blueprint for navigating a mental health crisis. We'll simplify and break down complex system to help you replace fear with prepareness. 

When the Brain Changes: Understanding Behavior After an Injury
Tuesday, November 18 @ 12:00 PM
Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey
When the Brain Changes: Understanding Behavior After an Injury

The goals of this webinar include 1. Identifying factors contributing to changes in behavior following brain injury; 2. Recognizing the common ways that brain injury affects emotions; and 3. Describing changes in personality and behavior that may occur after brain injury. Presenter: Dr. Cynthia Boyer, Ph.D.

Mindful Decisions: Helping Kids Choose Wisely
Tuesday, November 18 @ 6:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Mindful Decisions: Helping Kids Choose Wisely

From choosing friends to handling peer pressure, kids face important decisions everyday. This session will unpack how children develop decision-making skills from kindergarten through high school and how families can support this growth.

Empowered Kids: Building Self-Care and Responsibility
Wednesday, November 19 @ 6:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Empowered Kids: Building Self-Care and Responsibility

In this webinar on social emotional learning, participants will explore the critical role of self-management—how children regulate emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to achieve goals.

This workshop is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and Social Emotional Learning Alliance (SEL4NJ)

Supporting Your Baby's Language Skills from Birth to 3 Years
Thursday, November 20 @ 6:00 PM
Englewood Health
Supporting Your Baby's Language Skills from Birth to 3 Years

Join us for an important session designed for parents and caregivers of little ones ages 0–36 months. Led by Mrs. Angela Alvarez-Cooper, MS, CCC-SLP-TSSLD-BE, a bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist. 

Family Engagement in Literacy: Policy, Legislation Early Literacy in Schools
Thursday, November 27 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Family Engagement in Literacy: Policy, Legislation Early Literacy in Schools

Join us for a 3-part lunch and learn series that looks closely at literacy in schools and how family engagement can help address concerns. 

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How to Create a Safe & Healthy Home for your Child (Healthy Homes Workshop)
Tuesday, December 9 @ 6:00 PM
Englewood Health
How to Create a Safe & Healthy Home for your Child (Healthy Homes Workshop)

Learn simple and practical ways to keep your home safe and healthy in this virtual seminar led by Anais Smith, Bilingual Program Specialist.

Beyond Ourselves: Nurturing Empathy and Respect in Children
Tuesday, December 16 @ 6:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Beyond Ourselves: Nurturing Empathy and Respect in Children

In today’s world, our kids need more than academics—they need empathy, respect, and the ability to work with others. 

This workshop is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and Social Emotional Learning Alliance (SEL4NJ).