Middlesex County's Children's System of Care

2026 New Jersey Arts Annual Common Ground
Wednesday, February 4 - Saturday, February 28
Morris Museum
2026 New Jersey Arts Annual Common Ground

Submit Work for the 2026 New Jersey Arts Annual - Common Ground: New Jersey Artists Think Monumental

RWJ Free Community Swim Lessons
Wednesday, February 4 - Saturday, February 28
New Brunswick
RWJ Free Community Swim Lessons

Middlesex County has launched FREE swim lessons through a partnership with RWJ Barnabas Health and the Fitness & Aquatic Center! Open to 2nd grade students ages 7–9.

Wednesday, February 4 - Wednesday, March 4 @ 6:30 PM
Practical Insights, LLC
Tuning in to Teens Virtual Parenting Group

A 6 weeks parenting program designed to help parents and carers of 12 to 18 year-olds manage their own and their teen's emotions in ways that support healthy communication and emotional intelligence.

From Piggy Banks to College Funds: Raising Financially Savvy Kids Part 1: Financial Wellness Overview
Tuesday, February 10 @ 11:00 AM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
From Piggy Banks to College Funds: Raising Financially Savvy Kids Part 1: Financial Wellness Overview

Financial literacy starts early and at home. This workshop will be presented by the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and Mass Mutual. 

Webinar: SSI, SSDI and Work: Understanding How Benefits and Employment Work Together
Tuesday, February 10 @ 12:00 PM
Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey
Webinar: SSI, SSDI and Work: Understanding How Benefits and Employment Work Together

This webinar will discuss how SSI and SSDI interact with employment, explain the differences between the two programs, and clarify how work incentives can help you make informed choices.

Stirring Up Skills: Valentines Day Weekend
Friday, February 13 - Saturday, February 14 @ 6:00 PM
Baked by Santali, LLC
Stirring Up Skills: Valentines Day Weekend

Virtual Cooking blending social-emotional learning with fun, interactive recipes! 

Stirring Up Skills: Valentines Day Weekend
Friday, February 13 - Saturday, February 14 @ 6:00 PM
Baked by Santali, LLC
Stirring Up Skills: Valentines Day Weekend

Virtual Cooking blending social-emotional learning with fun, interactive recipes! 

Middlesex Public Library: Chess Club
Tuesday, February 17
Middlsesex (Bi-Weekly)
Middlesex Public Library: Chess Club

Chess Club will meet on Tuesdays

Webinar: The Bridge Back to Work: Assistive Technology for Career Re-Entry
Tuesday, February 17 @ 12:00 PM
Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey
Webinar: The Bridge Back to Work: Assistive Technology for Career Re-Entry

Returning to a job or starting a new career after a brain injury can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with new changes in motor skills, memory, focus, energy, and/or communication. This webinar will help you determine what technology would be good for your personal toolkit for success.

From Piggy Banks to College Funds Part 2: Financial Goal-Setting
Tuesday, February 17 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
From Piggy Banks to College Funds Part 2: Financial Goal-Setting
  • Discuss how and why people set financial goals.
  • Give examples of specific financial goals.

This lunch and learn workshop is presented by New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and Mass Mutual. 

Executive Functioning: Practical Classroom Tools
Wednesday, February 18 @ 3:30 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Executive Functioning: Practical Classroom Tools

Help students develop the planning, organization, and self-regulation skills they need to manage themselves independently and succeed academically.

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

Maternal-Infant Mental Health: From Awareness to Action
Thursday, February 19 @ 1:00 PM
NJ SEEDlings
Maternal-Infant Mental Health: From Awareness to Action

?Join our early childhood development community for a FREE one-hour peer learning session about Maternal and Infant Mental Health that will be held virtually on Thursday, February 19th from 1pm to 2pm. This FREE session is open to everyone from healthcare professionals, nonprofit professionals, educators, parents, families, and more!

Special Education Advocacy Forum
Thursday, February 19 @ 6:00 PM
Beautiful Minds
Special Education Advocacy Forum

An online session on navigating special education, understanding IEPs, legal rights, and advocacy strategies for student success in NJ.

Understanding the School Budget
Monday, February 23 @ 6:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Understanding the School Budget

Decode school budget numbers to understand district priorities and how they impact your child’s education.

This workshop is presented in partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and the Paterson Education Fund.

Supported Employment: Building a Path to Meaningful Work
Tuesday, February 24 @ 12:00 PM
Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey
Supported Employment: Building a Path to Meaningful Work

This webinar offers a practical and informative overview of how supported employment providers help individuals with brain injuries or other disabilities achieve meaningful, long-term employment. Participants will explore the full pathway of supported employment from referral and eligibility determination to developing employment plans.

Self Esteem Snowflakes
Wednesday, February 25
Colonia
NJ4S
Self Esteem Snowflakes

Participants will have the opportunity to create their own popsicle snowflake craft. Decorated with qualities that make them unique!

Calm, Restore, Thrive Well-Being Workshop
Wednesday, February 25 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Calm, Restore, Thrive Well-Being Workshop

Adults who support children carry enormous emotional and cognitive loads. This workshop is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and Social Emotional Learning Alliance for New Jersey (SEL4NJ). 

Housing Resource Fair
Saturday, February 28 @ 12:00 PM
Sicklerville
Orchards Family Success Center
Housing Resource Fair

Connect with experts in:

Real estate

Lending

Credit repair

Insurance

Home safety & Inspections

Utilities

Notary & legal services

and More!

Introducing Anxiety and OCD Care with InStride Health
Tuesday, April 7 @ 7:00 PM
Family Support Organization of Bergen County
Introducing Anxiety and OCD Care with InStride Health

Clinical Overview and OCD Case Study
Join us for a series of informative sessions on how InStride Health delivers effective, evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and young adults with anxiety and OCD. We’ll explore our therapeutic approach, including CBT and exposure therapy, and walk through presentation-specific case studies.

Introducing Anxiety and OCD Care with InStride Health
Tuesday, September 1 @ 7:00 PM
Family Support Organization of Bergen County
Introducing Anxiety and OCD Care with InStride Health

School Avoidance
Join us for a series of informative sessions on how InStride Health delivers effective, evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and young adults with anxiety and OCD. We’ll explore our therapeutic approach, including CBT and exposure therapy, and walk through presentation-specific case studies.