Middlesex County's Children's System of Care

Middlesex Public Library: Chess Club
Tuesday, January 6 - Tuesday, February 17
Middlsesex (Bi-Weekly)
Middlesex Public Library: Chess Club

Chess Club will meet on Tuesdays

Understanding Women's Health
Tuesday, January 6 - Friday, January 9
East Brunswick
Understanding Women's Health

Join us for the next presentation in our "Let's Talk About It: Understanding Women's Health" series!

Solving the Unspoken: A Guide to Pelvic Floor Health will break down what everyone should know but rarely talks about.

Registration Recommended.

2026 New Jersey Arts Annual Common Ground
Tuesday, January 6 - 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
Tuesday, January 6 - 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.

Powerful Families Powerful Communities Southern Forum
Saturday, January 10 @ 11:00 AM
Pennsauken
Parents Inc. of New Jersey
Powerful Families Powerful Communities Southern Forum

Have you been impacted by the NJ's child welfare system? Come share a meal with us and let's talk about supporting families and communities. We NEED your help to improve the system! Transportation assistance and childcare stipend available if needed. Share your voice, make an impact, build connections. Join the movement!

From Intentions to Achievements Family Strategies for Academic Goal-Setting
Tuesday, January 13 @ 11:00 AM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
From Intentions to Achievements Family Strategies for Academic Goal-Setting

Families will explore step-by-step strategies to help children identify clear learning goals, track their progress, and build a positive, structured environment that nurtures effort, confidence, and growth beyond the classroom.

This webinar is presented by the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub. 

Webinar: Parenting Through the Fog: Family Life After Brain Injury
Tuesday, January 13 @ 12:00 PM
Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey
Webinar: Parenting Through the Fog: Family Life After Brain Injury

Experiencing a (traumatic) brain injury is life altering. Parenting after a brain injury can be daunting and equally life altering. Join us for a discussion on how individuals who are living with a mild to moderate traumatic brain injury can modify parenting responsibilities and remain effective.

Information Session: Social Emotional Learning Alliance for New Jersey
Wednesday, January 14 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Information Session: Social Emotional Learning Alliance for New Jersey

Join SEL4NJ for an engaging Information Session designed to introduce families, educators, and community partners to Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives across New Jersey. This workshop is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and Social Emotional Learning Alliance (SEL4NJ).

Webinar: New Year, New Legislative Session: Here is What You Can Do
Tuesday, January 20 @ 10:00 AM
Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey
Webinar: New Year, New Legislative Session: Here is What You Can Do

This webinar will provide an overview of the New Jersey Legislature and of the legislative process, inform how you can get engaged in and obtain advocacy-related news from the Alliance and other organizations, and offer suggestions for preparing for a meeting with elected officials and/or their staff.

Lunch and Learn: Winter Wellness and Self Care
Tuesday, January 20 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Lunch and Learn: Winter Wellness and Self Care

Join us for a special Lunch & Learn focused on Mastering Winter Wellness. This workshop is presented by the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub. 

Open Mic Night
Thursday, January 22
Sayreville
Sayreville Bombers Cafe
Open Mic Night

The Annual Open Mic Night is coming up! Bombers Cafe is looking for local performers to show off their talent!! Please use the link to register or reach out for more details!

Wednesday, January 28 - 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.

Posparto: un momento de cambio para ambos padres
Thursday, January 29 @ 5:30 PM
Connecting NJ - Hunterdon
Posparto: un momento de cambio para ambos padres

Algunos experimentaremos depresión y ansiedad, pero TODOS sentiremos diferentes cambios emocionales con el embarazo, el nacimiento de un bebé y la llegada del bebé a casa.

An Evening of Hard Bop
Saturday, January 31
East Brunswick
An Evening of Hard Bop

Six person ensemble provides a dynamic and high energy hard bop experience

Webinar: ADA, Accommodations, and Disclosure: Taking Charge of Your Return to Work
Tuesday, February 3 @ 12:00 PM
Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey
Webinar: ADA, Accommodations, and Disclosure: Taking Charge of Your Return to Work

Returning to work after a brain injury can be an important step toward rebuilding independence and confidence. It can also bring new questions about what support is available and what rights you have on the job. The ADA plays an important role in this process by protecting workers with brain injuries and supporting their right to request accommodations.

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.

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.

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.

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.