Community Events and Programs

  • 29th Annual Blank-Fest
    Sunday, December 14 @ 12:00 PM in Nyack-Piermont
    Blank-Fest
    In-Person

    29th Annual Blank-Fest

    Blank-Fest 29 is back!
    Since its founding, Blank-Fest has collected and distributed more than 20,000 blankets across New York City and beyond. Join us Dec 14 at Hudson House (Nyack) admission is one blanket to help someone experiencing homelessness stay warm this winter.

  • Morning Sensory Story Time at the Vineland Public Library
    Tuesday, December 16 @ 10:00 AM in Vineland
    Vineland Public Library
    In-Person

    Morning Sensory Story Time at the Vineland Public Library

    The Vineland Public Library's Childrens Department presents an interactive storytelling activity that supports children with autism or sensory processing challenges.

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

    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
    Virtual

    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
    Virtual

    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
    Virtual

    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
    Virtual

    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
    Virtual

    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
    Virtual

    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??....

  • Mommy & Me Fitness
    Friday, December 19 @ 2:30 PM in Englewood
    Englewood Health
    In-Person

    Mommy & Me Fitness

    Bond with your little one while moving, stretching, and having fun! This interactive yoga and fitness session is designed for moms and their babies or toddlers to enjoy together. 

  • Chill & Play Day at We Rock the Spectrum Mount Laurel!
    Saturday, December 20 @ 1:00 PM in Mt Laurel Township
    Children's Specialized ABA
    In-Person

    Chill & Play Day at We Rock the Spectrum Mount Laurel!

    Meet our team, learn about ABA services, and take home a fun winter swag bag at our Chill & Play Day at We Rock the Spectrum - Mount Laurel!

  • Healing Centered Engagegment
    Monday, January 5 @ 6:00 PM
    SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
    Virtual

    Healing Centered Engagegment

    Develop skills to build transformational, healing-centered relationships with youth. 

    This workshop is presented in partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and the Paterson Education Fund. 

  • Information Session: Social Emotional Learning Alliance for New Jersey
    Wednesday, January 7 @ 12:00 PM
    SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
    Virtual

    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).

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

    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. 

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

    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. 

  • JDK Social Station Open House
    Thursday, January 29 @ 6:00 PM in Secaucus
    JDK Social Station, LLC
    In-Person

    JDK Social Station Open House

    Join us for an open house!

  • Parent Training: The ABCS of Behavior (JDK Social Station)
    Tuesday, February 17 @ 6:00 PM in Secaucus
    JDK Social Station, LLC
    In-Person

    Parent Training: The ABCS of Behavior (JDK Social Station)

    Ever wonder why your child does certain behaviors or how to help them make better choices? This training will give you easy, practical tools you can use at home every day. We’ll talk about the functions of behavior—the real reasons behind what your child does—and show you how small changes can make a big difference.

  • Introducing Anxiety and OCD Care with InStride Health
    Tuesday, April 7 @ 7:00 PM
    Family Support Organization of Bergen County
    Virtual

    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, June 2 @ 7:00 PM
    Family Support Organization of Bergen County
    Virtual

    Introducing Anxiety and OCD Care with InStride Health

    Anxiety 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
    Virtual

    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.