Middlesex County's Children's System of Care

Get Stroke Smart, Fall Walk with a doc
Thursday, October 2 - Thursday, November 6 @ 11:00 AM
Piscataway
Get Stroke Smart, Fall Walk with a doc

The Comprehensive Stroke Center at RWJUH New Brunswick will lead a Walk with a Doc, offering free blood pressure screenings and stroke education. Please join us on all three days at Johnson Park in Piscataway, Grove 1 Picnic Area!

The Power of Food and Nutrition for Arthritis
Thursday, October 2 @ 7:00 PM
Arthritis Foundation
The Power of Food and Nutrition for Arthritis

Explore the connection between diet, gut health, and arthritis disease management. Learn about the importance of a balanced diet, the role of the microbiome, and delicious recipes that can support your arthritis management. Este seminario web incluirá una traducción al español en vivo para quienes la necesiten. 

5th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Saturday, October 4 @ 12:00 PM
Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy Free Public Library
5th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Join the Perth Amboy Free Public Library to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month! This celebration features arts, crafts, traditional food, live music and dance. 

Learn Strategies for Making Reading Time with Your Child Fun for You Both
Tuesday, October 7 @ 9:30 AM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Learn Strategies for Making Reading Time with Your Child Fun for You Both

4-week Sessions
This fall program is aimed at parents of emergent and early readers (most relevant to parents of preschoolers through 1st graders). Parents will learn strategies to help children be successful, motivated readers.

NJCAEF's 16th Annual Financial Justice Summit
Wednesday, October 8 @ 10:00 AM
South Orange Village
New Jersey Citizen Action
NJCAEF's 16th Annual Financial Justice Summit

Join state and national advocates, officials and other policy experts to learn about the challenges, safeguards and solutions for housing, consumer protections and community reinvestment today and for the foreseeable future in New Jersey.

Effective Strategies for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 14 @ 11:00 AM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Effective Strategies for Parent-Teacher Conferences

Join us for an engaging and practical presentation on making the most of parent-teacher conferences. Strong partnerships between families and educators are key to student success. Discover how to foster open, respectful dialogue that leads to meaningful support for your child's academic growth.

Tiny Tummies: Toddler Nutrition Made Simple
Tuesday, October 21 @ 11:00 AM
Englewood Health
Tiny Tummies: Toddler Nutrition Made Simple

Join Julie Kay, our Registered Dietitian, for an engaging session on toddler nutrition, designed to help parents confidently navigate mealtimes

Family Engagement  in Literacy Part 1: Practice Building Key Literacy Skills
Tuesday, October 21 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Family Engagement in Literacy Part 1: Practice Building Key Literacy Skills

 Join us for Part 1 of a 3-part lunch and learn series that looks closely at literacy in schools and how family engagement can help address concerns. 

When parents are looking for ways to support their child’s reading at home, it is useful for them to know the key early literacy skills in an easy-to-understand way. 

Coping with the Emotional Toll of JA
Thursday, October 23 @ 7:00 PM
Arthritis Foundation
Coping with the Emotional Toll of JA

Join us for a candid conversation between mental health experts and families as we explore the real-life impacts of juvenile arthritis—not just on the child, but on the whole family. Get practical strategies to support your child’s well-being, strengthen family bonds, and foster resilience. 

Parents as Champions for Healthy Schools (Morning Sessions)
Monday, October 27 - Thursday, November 13 @ 10:00 AM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Parents as Champions for Healthy Schools (Morning Sessions)

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. Please choose which time slot—morning or evening—suits you best, as long as you attend three sessions in one of the time frames listed on the flyer. 

Parents as Champions for Healthy Schools (Evening Sessions)
Thursday, October 30 - Thursday, November 13 @ 6:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Parents as Champions for Healthy Schools (Evening Sessions)

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.

Yoga Nidra Enhanced with Essential Oils
Saturday, November 15 @ 7:00 PM
woodbridge
Yoga Nidra Enhanced with Essential Oils

Yoga Nidra is a simple, inviting Guided Meditation and Deep Relaxation Practice to bring you a deep sense of Peace and Tranquility. It's an effective healing practice for the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels.