Community Events and Programs
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Tuesday, May 5 - Friday, May 15 @ 9:00 AM
Family Touch
Virtual2026 Community Mental Health Art Competition
A community art competition for students in grades K–12, offering a creative space to express emotions, build resilience, and promote mental health awareness through art.
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Thursday, May 7 @ 6:30 PM
iStrive Community and The Matus Law Group
VirtualTrusts, Role of Trustee & SSI
Learn about how to manage a Trust made specifically to access government benefits such as SSI and about the role of a Trustee. Led by Christine Matus of The Matus Law Group.
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Thursday, May 7 @ 7:15 PM
Encore Licensed Behavior Analyst PLLC
VirtualABA & DIR/Floortime for Kids/Young Adults with Autism Webinar NJ
Join us to learn about ABA and DIR/Floortime® services for children and young adults with Autism, led by Encore’s Director of Clinical Excellence, Kimberly Marie Peck, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, and Max Gruber, Head of Partnerships. Organized in collaboration with Bergen FSO, for all NJ families and NJ organizations. Services are provided statewide, across NJ.
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Friday, May 8 - Friday, June 19 @ 1:00 PM
A Work of Heart Counseling
In-PersonPSI NJ's Thriving Moms, Thriving Babies Program
Each session features trusted experts sharing practical tools, real-life guidance, and resources to help you care for yourself and your baby.
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Tuesday, May 12 @ 11:00 AM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
VirtualMany Roads One Future: Helping Students Navigate Career and Education Options
From community colleges to coding bootcamps, apprenticeships to service academies, today’s students have many options to prepare for successful careers.
This webinar is presented by the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub
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Tuesday, May 12 - Tuesday, June 16 @ 6:00 PM
Samaritan
VirtualYoung Adults Coping With Loss Grief Support Group
No one should have to navigate grief alone. Samaritan is offering a free, six-week grief support group for young adults ages 18-35 who are coping with the loss of a friend or family member.
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Tuesday, May 12 @ 6:00 PM
Graham Behavior Services
VirtualParent Webinar: The Road to Adult Services
Parents: Get the clear NJ roadmap from high school to adult services. Learn what changes at 18/21, DDD/Medicaid/SSI steps, how to avoid service gaps, and what supports look like after graduation.
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Wednesday, May 13 @ 6:30 PM
Regional Family Support Planning Councils
VirtualFrom First Steps to School Success: Understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Navigating the Individualized Education Program (IEP) can feel overwhelming, especially for families just beginning their journey in early childhood or elementary education. This presentation is designed to break down the IEP process into clear, manageable steps so you can feel confident advocating for your child.
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Wednesday, May 13 @ 7:00 PM in Riverdale
The Parent Train
In-PersonParenting the Neurodivergent Teenager (The Parent Train)
Spend an hour with experts to learn how to parent your neurodivergent teen with clarity, compassion, and confidence. This workshop offers insights that help your whole family thrive & that work best with your child.
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Thursday, May 14 @ 6:00 PM
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
VirtualDDD Transition to Adult Services and Intake Process - May
We welcome and encourage individuals and their families to attend one of our monthly Transition Thursday Webinars held on the second and third Thursdays.
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Friday, May 15 - Sunday, May 17 in Johnsonburg
Comfort Zone Camp (CZC)
In-PersonComfort Zone Camp Weekend Camp for Suicide Loss
This program serves children, teens, and young adults ages 7-25 who have lost a parent, guardian, sibling or friend to suicide.
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Tuesday, May 19 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
VirtualUsing School Data to Advocate for Stronger Family School Partnerships
Learn how to navigate NJ databases to advocate for their children, and guide families through the NJ School Performance Reports and state assessment data found on the official NJDOE website while gaining the practical skills needed to decode your child’s report card.
This workshop is presented by the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub
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Tuesday, May 19 @ 1:00 PM in Succasunna
Roxbury Public Library
In-PersonOur Time
Social Hour for Adults with Special Needs
Join us for an hour of coloring, story time, and crafts!
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Tuesday, May 19 @ 6:00 PM
Bridges Family Success Center
VirtualParent Café: Making Mental Health a Priority
Monthly virtual workshop for parents led by a Family Engagement Specialist (FES). Discussion topic for May 2026: "Making Mental Health a Priority".
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Tuesday, May 19 @ 6:30 PM in Shrewsbury
iStrive Community and More Than Capable
In-PersonCaregiver Support Group
As a Caregiver of an individual with Special Needs, it is just as important to support yourself as it is your loved one. This is a private group and is a Free event.
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Wednesday, May 20 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
VirtualDesigning Environments That Build Resilient Learners
Build classroom environments where challenges are normalized, students develop bounce-back skills, and all learners, especially those who need explicit guidance, can thrive.
This workshop is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and the Social Emotional Learning Alliance for New Jersey.
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Wednesday, May 20 @ 6:30 PM in Riverdale
The Parent Train
In-PersonBeyond Picky Eating: Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
For parents of children that struggle with extreme picky eating or food anxiety, to give clarity and tools that actually help.
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Wednesday, May 20 @ 6:30 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
VirtualMany Roads One Future: Helping Students Navigate Career and Education Options
From community colleges to coding bootcamps, apprenticeships to service academies, today’s students have many options to prepare for successful careers.
This webinar is presented by the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub.
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Friday, May 22 - Sunday, May 24 @ 5:00 PM in Cream Ridge
Family Touch
Virtual In-PersonFamily Touch Youth Leadership Camp 2026 (Grades 9–12)
A free, immersive 3-day leadership camp for high school students focused on building confidence, resilience, and leadership skills through growth-mindset research, hands-on activities, and guided reflection.
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Tuesday, May 26 @ 11:00 AM in Englewood
Bridges Family Success Center
In-PersonHealthy Kids Workshop | Taller Niños Saludables
Shoprite Dietitian Miss Stephanie teaches children and parents about fun snacks and healthy eating.
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Wednesday, May 27 @ 10:00 AM
Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance
VirtualOur Health to Hold: Mental Health Awareness Month
Join us Wednesdays at 10:00 am for a virtual series guide to Monmouth & Ocean County cancer & chronic disease resources, prevention, screening, social & support services.
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Friday, May 29 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
VirtualLearning Through Challenge: Teaching Growth Mindset in Real Life
Discover how to help children and adolescents embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and build confidence through a practical, developmentally appropriate growth mindset. This workshop is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and the Social Emotional Learning Alliance for New Jersey.
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Tuesday, June 2 @ 7:00 PM
Family Support Organization of Bergen County
VirtualIntroducing 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. -
Saturday, June 6 @ 2:00 PM in Somerset
One Family One Fight, Inc
In-PersonLegacy House Music Festival – Wear Orange for Gun Violence Prevention
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.
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Thursday, June 11 @ 6:00 PM
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
VirtualDDD Transition to Adult Services and Intake Process - June
We welcome and encourage individuals and their families to attend one of our monthly Transition Thursday Webinars held on the second and third Thursdays.
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Tuesday, June 16 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
VirtualUnderstanding the School Budget
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
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Wednesday, June 17 @ 3:30 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
VirtualDigital Well-being & Social Awareness in the AI era
Navigate the intersection of AI, technology, and student well-being with strategies that foster healthy digital habits and responsible decision-making.
This workshop is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and the Social Emotional Learning Alliance for New Jersey.
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Wednesday, June 24 @ 10:00 AM
Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance
VirtualOur Health to Hold: Men's Health Month
Join us Wednesdays at 10:00 am for a virtual series guide to Monmouth & Ocean County cancer & chronic disease resources, prevention, screening, social & support services.
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Monday, June 29 @ 9:00 AM in Collingswood
Say It With Clay
In-PersonSay It With Clay Summer Camp
Sessions begin June 29
We are offering two types of Camps: Outdoor Hand-Building Clay Camp, Ages 6- 17, and Wheel Throwing Camp, Ages 10-17. -
Thursday, July 2 @ 12:00 PM
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
VirtualDDD Welcome Lunchtime Session - July
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.
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Sunday, July 19 @ 1:00 PM in North Brunswick
One Family One Fight, Inc
In-PersonCommunity Unity Family Day
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.
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Wednesday, July 22 @ 10:00 AM
Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance
VirtualOur Health to Hold: UV Safety Month
Join us Wednesdays at 10:00 am for a virtual series guide to Monmouth & Ocean County cancer & chronic disease resources, prevention, screening, social & support services.
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Thursday, July 23 @ 6:00 PM
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
VirtualDDD Welcome Evening Session with Topic Breakouts - July
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.
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Wednesday, August 26 @ 10:00 AM
Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance
VirtualOur Health to Hold: Children's Eye Health & Safety Month
Join us Wednesdays at 10:00 am for a virtual series guide to Monmouth & Ocean County cancer & chronic disease resources, prevention, screening, social & support services.
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Tuesday, September 1 @ 7:00 PM
Family Support Organization of Bergen County
VirtualIntroducing 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. -
Saturday, September 5 @ 2:00 PM in Somerset
One Family One Fight, Inc
In-PersonRhythm & Blues SummerFest
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.
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Wednesday, September 23 @ 10:00 AM
Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance
VirtualOur Health to Hold: National Ovarian & Prostate Cancer Month
Join us Wednesdays at 10:00 am for a virtual series guide to Monmouth & Ocean County cancer & chronic disease resources, prevention, screening, social & support services.
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Thursday, October 1 @ 12:00 PM
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
VirtualDDD Welcome Lunchtime Session - October
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.
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Thursday, October 22 @ 6:00 PM
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
VirtualDDD Welcome Evening Session with Topic Breakouts - October
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.
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Wednesday, October 28 @ 10:00 AM
Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance
VirtualOur Health to Hold: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Join us Wednesdays at 10:00 am for a virtual series guide to Monmouth & Ocean County cancer & chronic disease resources, prevention, screening, social & support services.
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Wednesday, November 18 @ 10:00 AM
Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance
VirtualOur Health to Hold: Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Join us Wednesdays at 10:00 am for a virtual series guide to Monmouth & Ocean County cancer & chronic disease resources, prevention, screening, social & support services.