Middlesex County's Children's System of Care

Coat and Food Drive
Friday, December 12 @ 5:00 PM
Piscataway
Mobile Family Success Center (MFSC)
Coat and Food Drive

Coat drive and food distribution at the Piscataway YMCA. Coats for toddlers, children and teens available but limited supply.

Marva's Closet Food & Clothing Drive
Saturday, December 13 @ 10:00 AM
East Brunswick
A Freeman's Place Counseling, LLC
Marva's Closet Food & Clothing Drive

Food and clothing drive, “Marva’s Closet,” happening on Saturday, December 13, 2025

The Unity Ball
Saturday, December 13 @ 11:00 AM
Clark, NJ 07066
Circle of Strength Family
The Unity Ball

The Unity Ball is more than a celebration-it's a dedication to the compassionate connection we have with our communities statewide. Hosted by Circle of Strength Family, the nonprofit entity of Circle of Strength, The Unity Ball embodies our mission to uplift individuals and families across New Jersey with resources, support, and hope.

Mental Health Crisis on Campus
Saturday, December 13 @ 1:00 PM
Kings Way international Inc.
Mental Health Crisis on Campus

College students, parents, and professionals—this conversation is for YOU. Join us for a powerful online panel discussion exploring the growing mental health challenges facing students today. Hear from clinical experts, parents, and students as they share insights, experiences, and solutions to help campuses become safer, more supportive spaces.

Stirring Up Skills: Holiday Cooking Series (Session 4)
Sunday, December 14 @ 1:00 PM
Baked by Santali, LLC
Stirring Up Skills: Holiday Cooking Series (Session 4)

Join us for fun, interactive virtual cooking sessions that blend cooking skills and social-emotional learning!

Family Engagement in Literacy Part 3: Partnership - Working Together for Success
Tuesday, December 16 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Family Engagement in Literacy Part 3: Partnership - Working Together for Success

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.  Collaboration is a key factor in literacy achievement, but getting everyone on the same page can sometimes be challenging.

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). 

Executive Function Chat: Unwind & Understand -> Dec 16th 7-8pm
Tuesday, December 16 @ 7:00 PM
Brigham Learning
Executive Function Chat: Unwind & Understand -> Dec 16th 7-8pm

An informal, supportive evening conversation where parents can bring questions, challenges, and real-life scenarios related to executive functioning. Our goal is to create a space for open discussion, shared strategies, and meaningful takeaways.

Information Session: Parents as Champions for Healthy Schools
Wednesday, December 17 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Information Session: Parents as Champions for Healthy Schools

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.

Child Development: Early Intervention
Wednesday, December 17 @ 5:30 PM
Connecting NJ - Hunterdon
Child Development: Early Intervention

Developmental evaluation? Screening? When should I call? Every child develops at their own rate, right? 

The Connected Classroom: Fostering Relationships for Deeper Learning
Wednesday, December 17 @ 6:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
The Connected Classroom: Fostering Relationships for Deeper Learning

In this session, explore how teaching relationship skills—like communication, cooperation, and conflict resolution—can boost engagement and academic performance.

Desarrollo, Intervencion Temprana, la primera infancia
Thursday, December 18 @ 5:30 PM
Connecting NJ - Hunterdon
Desarrollo, Intervencion Temprana, la primera infancia

Da vuelta de boca abajo a boca arriba.... Balbucea.... Calmarse si mismo....

Hay una ranga del tiempo que ninos llegan a estes pasos.... Si me preocupa de su desarrollo de mi hijo??....

Information Session: Social Emotional Learning Alliance for New Jersey
Wednesday, January 7 @ 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).

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.