Middlesex County's Children's System of Care

2026 New Jersey Arts Annual Common Ground
Wednesday, February 18 - 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 18 - 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.

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. 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). 

From Piggy Banks to College Funds Part 3: Financial College Planning
Tuesday, March 3 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
From Piggy Banks to College Funds Part 3: Financial College Planning

This lunch-and-learn workshop, presented by the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and MassMutual, covers the college planning process, explains need-based vs. merit options, and shows how college planning fits into overall financial planning.

Tuesday, March 3 - Tuesday, April 7 @ 7:00 PM
Family Touch
Teen Stress & Anger Management

This virtual 6-week group helps teens build skills to understand and manage stress and anger in a safe, supportive environment. Participants learn practical coping strategies, emotional awareness, and healthy ways to respond to everyday challenges.

Disability-Led Supports Across the Lifespan: The Role of Centers for Independent Living
Wednesday, March 4 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Disability-Led Supports Across the Lifespan: The Role of Centers for Independent Living

Learn what supports & services the Centers for Independent Living can provide for youth/adults with disabilities.  

Servicios de Apoyo Dirigidos a Personas con Discapacidades a lo Largo de Toda la Vida: El Rol de los Centros para la Vida Independiente
Wednesday, March 4 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Servicios de Apoyo Dirigidos a Personas con Discapacidades a lo Largo de Toda la Vida: El Rol de los Centros para la Vida Independiente

Los Centros para la Vida Independiente (CILs, por sus siglas en inglés), son organizaciones dirigidas a personas con discapacidades y gestionadas por profesionales con experiencia de vida de discapacidad

Math of Food Part 1: Finding Math in Family Meals and Traditions
Wednesday, March 4 @ 2:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Math of Food Part 1: Finding Math in Family Meals and Traditions

The NJ Family Engagement Hub and The Center for Family Math invite you to the first in its 3-part webinar series that looks at the food of math. This webinar series is presented by the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and the NAFSCE Center for Family Math. 

Academic Roadmap: A Family Guide to Curriculum and Standards in K-12
Tuesday, March 10 @ 11:00 AM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Academic Roadmap: A Family Guide to Curriculum and Standards in K-12

Join us to explore your child’s academic path from kindergarten through high school. This workshop is presented by the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub. 

From Piggy Banks to College Funds Part 4: Special Needs Trust
Tuesday, March 17 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
From Piggy Banks to College Funds Part 4: Special Needs Trust

When planning for the financial future of a loved one with a disability, there are many different aspects to consider, and will vary depending on their age. This workshop will discuss critical considerations for individuals of all ages who have a disability.

Math of Food Part 2: Cooking, Culture, and Nutrition
Wednesday, March 18 @ 1:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Math of Food Part 2: Cooking, Culture, and Nutrition

The NJ Family Engagement Hub and The Center for Family Math invite you to the second in its 3-part webinar series that looks at the food of math. This webinar series is presented by the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and the NAFSCE Center for Family Math. 

Empowered Learners: Building Student Agency & Growth Mindset
Wednesday, March 18 @ 3:30 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Empowered Learners: Building Student Agency & Growth Mindset

Help students take ownership of their learning by fostering self-efficacy and a growth mindset that transforms classroom culture. This workshop is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and Social Emotional Learning Alliance for New Jersey. 

Teen Speak Workshop
Wednesday, March 18 - Wednesday, March 25 @ 6:30 PM (Weekly)
Bergen's Promise
Teen Speak Workshop

Teen Speak is a FREE interactive workshop for parents and caregivers in New Jersey. Participants will learn how to start and maintain conversations with teens, build strong parent-teen relationships, apply motivational interviewing skills, and use effective strategies for managing resistance.

Career Pathways: AI and Its Impact on Future Careers
Monday, March 23 @ 7:00 PM
Family Touch
Career Pathways: AI and Its Impact on Future Careers

A live virtual panel for middle and high school students exploring how AI is already shaping careers in healthcare, law, and finance. Professionals share real-world insights, followed by an interactive Q&A.

Practical Support for Struggling Learners Part 1: Understanding the Why
Wednesday, March 25 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Practical Support for Struggling Learners Part 1: Understanding the Why

Many children struggle in school not because they’re unmotivated, but because they’re missing key skills or supports. This workshop is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and Social Emotional Learning Alliance for New Jersey. 

From Piggy Banks to College Funds Part 5: Women's Financial Wellness
Tuesday, March 31 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
From Piggy Banks to College Funds Part 5: Women's Financial Wellness

This workshop has the overall goal of empowering women to take control of their financial future. This is a lunch-and-learn workshop presented by the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and Mass Mutual.

Math of Food Part 3: Supermarket Math Budgeting, and Smart Choices
Wednesday, April 1 @ 1:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Math of Food Part 3: Supermarket Math Budgeting, and Smart Choices

The NJ Family Engagement Hub and The Center for Family Math invite you to the final webinar in its 3-part food of math series. This webinar series is presented by the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and the NAFSCE Center for Family Math. 

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.

Chance Makers 2026 Leadership Forum
Friday, May 22 @ 6:30 PM
Fort Lee
Give Chances
Chance Makers 2026 Leadership Forum

The Chance Makers Leadership Forum 2026 is a student-led panel discussion event focused on mental health awareness, emotional resilience, and youth leadership. Through experiential activities, art, and peer connection, students build well-being and leadership skills while receiving formal recognition for their engagement.

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.