Registration for all HP Rec Summer Camps opens at 6:00am on Monday, March 2nd! All camp registration can be found at highlandparkrec.com
 

Find free tax help in or around North Brunswick!

Healing takes many forms. Sometimes it begins with simply creating space to breathe, move, and reconnect.
 

Applications for the summer 2026 cohort of the National Mental Health Youth Advocacy Coalition (YAC) Internship are now open.

Submit your poetry for the Highland Park Zine

Yoga and Meditation are back at the Iselin Library for April! Join us for a mindful morning as we practice yoga and basic meditation with other families. BYO yoga mat.

This Spring, students in Grades 6–12 can take the stage with our Spring Improv Class at the Rahway Recreation Center!

All program participants are encouraged to join us for an exciting Opening Day Ceremony! Come celebrate as we introduce our teams, recognize our dedicated parents and volunteers, and acknowledge the city dignitaries in attendance.

A discussion on the role an importance of libraries, the broader challenges they're facing nationally, and how Cranbury can navigate these issues thoughtfully and lawfully. 

This program serves children ages 7-17 (18 if still in high school) who have lost a parent, guardian, sibling, or friend. This camp will include a separate, optional parent overnight weekend program.

Carteret Library's favorite, Nature Nick's Animal Adventures , returns on April 11! Get up close with a fascinating array of exotic animals - including a falcon, a snake, a baby alligator, and more.

Get ready for an ACTION-PACKED day with the brothers — this one’s gonna be DIFFERENT. Lock in, come ready, and don’t miss out.

Don't forget to come out and shop our Community Yard Sale on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at the Community Arts Center.

Join us for Family Fun Day at the Bayside Family Success Center as we come together for Child Abuse Prevention Month. It’s about showing up, learning, and spending time together in a space that supports families.

Join the Carteret Soccer Academy this Saturday, April 11, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM at Joseph Medwick Park (near 14 Pauline St.). This Saturday’s event is your chance to get on the field and sign up for their Spring Recreation season.
 

Volunteers needed at 80+ NJ beaches

Community Health & Wellness Day is a community empowerment event hosted by Gorilla Squad Boxing Academy in partnership with One Family One Fight and Pivotal Point Empowering Project featuring boxing, fitness, wellness activities, and community resources.

Dynamic day of reflection and vision at an Art Therapy & Counseling conference

This Sunday! Enrique Zaldivar returns to Metuchen! Meet the artist at the opening reception on Sunday, April 12 from 1-3pm. Many artworks for sale - get the first opportunity to claim a beautiful original artwork!

Weekly dance classes are ongoing at Raíces Cultural Center! Join us to move and groove before the live drums, connect to culture and the rhythms of the Caribbean, and be a part of the living traditions we work to preserve and share.

Join Catholic Charities for the Minority Health Month Wellness Fair on Monday, April 13th!

This free, virtual seminar for the community will cover everything you need to know about the immigration system. It will cover how it works, what your rights and responsibilities are, and how to find important resources. It will also cover information about interacting with immigration officials, obligations of employers, and much more.

The Teen Empowerment Alliance for Community Health (T.E.A.C.H.) coalition aims to reduce teen pregnancy and the rate of STI transmission amongst adolescents. Join us virtually on April 14 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM to learn more and to get involved.

Help your child learn how to think, not just what to think. This session introduces families to fun and effective ways to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills across ages. Discover how to ask powerful questions, model thinking strategies, and encourage creativity, even when facing everyday challenges

Collaboration between a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) is more than just an evaluation of swallowing ability. The roles of each of these important health professionals will be described along with how their collaboration can improve the care of an individual with a brain injury. 

Ya tiene bastante con prepararte y vivir con un bebé...

¡No te preocupes, tenemos respuestas a todas tus preguntas acerca de lactancia y leche materna!

Growing Together is a hands-on garden and life skills program where foster youth and families plant, grow, and harvest together. Participants build confidence, teamwork, and real-world skills while learning about healthy food, cooking, and connection in a supportive environment.

Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with us by learning about money with Amboy Bank! This event will be held on April 16th at 4:30 PM at the Sayreville Library. Registration required, please register each child separately. 

We invite you to join us in building a stronger, more connected "Village" where homes, schools, and community organizations work as one.

This presentation reviews the steps to changing over from childhood entitlements to adult services, including the IEP process, acquiring SSI, Medicaid, and DDD services, pursuing guardianship and other safeguards, person-centered planning, and self-directed services.

The NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Mobile Unit will return to the Carteret Public Library on Friday, April 17th!

Beyond the Likes — Social Media, Mental Health & You is an event that will provide you with practical strategies for digital well-being, insights from experts, and opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations about social media and mental health.

Join Healthier Middlesex for a day of bonding & learning where fathers and sons dive into the world of confidence building. 

Join us for a day of FREE, fun, and educational activities for ALL AGES! Enjoy games, face painting, crafts, engaging workshops, and so much more — there’s something for everyone!

Join us on George Street for the first New Brunswick Spring Fest & Bazaar on April 18th 3pm-8:30pm ??? We're celebrating warmer weather, longer days, the amazing people & businesses of New Brunswick, and we're doing it with a fun 90s twist!

Join Middlesex Library on Zoom to make this fun, whimsical mixed media art project! No artistic ability necessary! You just need to stop by the library to pick up supplies!

meet service providers and learn more about resources available for all ages in the Middlesex County area as well as surrounding counties including financial planner, special needs lawyer, support coordinator, employment specialist, day programs, family support, therapies, career & community options.

Empower is partnering with Norwescap to host a virtual Teen Speak program on April 21 and 28. Teen Speak is a free, evidence-informed workshop that teaches parents and caregivers the skills necessary to open the lines of communication with their teens. 

Join leaders from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), New Jersey State Police (NJSP) and 800-GAMBLER to learn how to identify and respond to issues such as mental health challenges, illicit drug use and human trafficking at the local level. Together, we can build healthier, safer communities.

Equip students with the skills to sustain motivation and push through setbacks, building true perseverance, not just compliance. This workshop is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and the Social Emotional Learning Alliance for New Jersey.

This workshop was created to provide families with practical, respectful, evidence-informed tools they can use immediately to improve patience, reduce overwhelm, and strengthen resilience while supporting a loved one with developmental disabilities. Registration required.

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we’re partnering with the Middlesex County Center for Empowerment for a t-shirt tie-dye event on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30PM at the Pride Center of NJ.

These welcome sessions support the Division’s mission to ensure individuals with developmental disabilities receive quality services, participate meaningfully in their communities, and exercise their right to make choices.

Y.A.L.E. School, a private special education school serving students with disabilities ages 3-21, will host the sixth annual Tri-State Ability Art Show: Metropolis on April 24 & 25 at its Performing Arts Center in Cherry Hill.

The New Jersey Queer & Trans Makers Market and Garden State Equality are bringing the market to Burlington County for our first ever South Jersey market!?

Save the date for our inaugural Youth Unity Conference. Bringing all youth initiatives, workers, programs, organizations, and activities under one roof to unite as one.

Bowl and game the afternoon away with the MyGOAL Inc family as we raise awareness and funding for individuals with Autism, for the 18th year!

Collier School welcomes the parents, students, and education professionals to its Spring Open House on April 28, from 9 AM to 11 AM. Our High School, Middle School, and post-High School Transition Programs address the therapeutic and academic needs of students with social, emotional, and developmental needs on its 260-acre campus in Wickatunk, NJ.

Nutritional health of an individual with a brain injury can impact overall health outcomes. Achieving adequate nutritional health is challenging. Individuals are faced with making wise food choices, managing barriers to intake such as dysphagia, rehabilitation, and working towards independence and more.

La comunicación comienza con el llanto del bebé. Hablaremos sobre cómo interpretar estos mensajes y cómo responder a ellos.

Part 2 dives deeper into partnering with teachers, understanding school supports, and advocating confidently for your child. This workshop is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and the Social Emotional Learning Alliance for New Jersey. 

CSPNJ is excited to join Blue Claws  for their annual Mental Health Awareness Night on Friday, May 1st!

Join us for a special Mother’s Day weekend outing as we head to the State Theatre to enjoy “The Music Man” together! This trip is a perfect chance for teens and their moms to relax, bond, and experience a classic musical ????

Middlesex County invites residents over 90 to a special celebration of life in their honor!
 

As part of our continuing efforts to utilize Autism Friendly practices, we are holding a Safe Traffic Stops Event on May 2nd for Edison residents on the Autism Spectrum. Please contact Sgt Mieczkowski via phone at 732-248-7470 or via email at mmieczkowski@edisonpd.org.

How Motherhood Shapes Us invites you into a shared space of poetry, reflection, and artistic expression. Through guided readings and simple art journaling, participants will explore identity, emotion, and the evolving experience of becoming and being a mother. No art experience is needed and all materials are provided.

Save the date for Sustainable Highland Park’s Earth Day Fair on Sunday, May 3rd! See you there!

Save the date for our Mother’s Day Brunch on the ice at the East Brunswick Ice Arena, happening from 10 AM–12 PM!

Shop for a Cause at our upcoming Inventory Sale on March 11th! ???
 

We welcome and encourage individuals and their families to attend one of our monthly Transition Thursday Webinars held on the second and third Thursdays.

This program serves children, teens, and young adults ages 7-25 who have lost a parent, guardian, sibling or friend to suicide.

Join us for an unforgettable Walkathon Event on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Woodlot Park in Monmouth Junction, NJ! 

The Legacy House Music Festival is a community event hosted by One Family One Fight that brings people together through music, community connection, and awareness for gun violence prevention while honoring the life and legacy of Samaad Z. Frazier.

We welcome and encourage individuals and their families to attend one of our monthly Transition Thursday Webinars held on the second and third Thursdays.

Bluey on stage at State Theatre

Decode school budget numbers to understand district priorities and how they impact your child’s education. Lunch & Learn presented by: New Jersey Family Engagement Hub & Paterson Education Fund

These welcome sessions support the Division’s mission to ensure individuals with developmental disabilities receive quality services, participate meaningfully in their communities, and exercise their right to make choices.

Community Unity Family Day is a family-focused community event hosted by One Family One Fight that brings youth, families, and community partners together for a day of recreation, wellness, and connection featuring activities, vendors, food trucks, music, and youth programming.

These welcome sessions support the Division’s mission to ensure individuals with developmental disabilities receive quality services, participate meaningfully in their communities, and exercise their right to make choices.

The festival returns to Davidson’s Mill Pond Park in South Brunswick. Even bigger & better than last year, details coming soon

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.

Rhythm & Blues SummerFest is a community music event hosted by One Family One Fight and TalkAboutIt Productions bringing people together for an evening of music, community connection, food vendors, and entertainment.

These welcome sessions support the Division’s mission to ensure individuals with developmental disabilities receive quality services, participate meaningfully in their communities, and exercise their right to make choices.

Save the Date for our Annual Fall Conference on October 2nd at Pines Manor in Edison! Registration will open over the summer!

These welcome sessions support the Division’s mission to ensure individuals with developmental disabilities receive quality services, participate meaningfully in their communities, and exercise their right to make choices.