Foster Parent Support Group Meetings in NJ

Support Meetings, Trainings, and Webinars

This calendar will keep you up to date on upcoming Connecting Families Support Meetings, Training Opportunities, as well as our Webinars. The events on this calendar will be updated frequently. Meeting information is subject to change or cancellation.

Please Note: An asterisk (*) next to an event indicates that there has been a change to the event since initially posted.

*CNCLD indicates an event has been cancelled.

You can also contact your Family Support Advocate for more information about our Connecting Families Meetings.

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September 2025

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Monday 29	Tuesday 30 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: DCF Policies for Everyday Situations and Backpack Giveaway 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: DCF Policies for Everyday Situations and Backpack Giveaway In-Person Meeting In Passaic County 2.5 In-Service Credit Hours RSVP by Friday, September 26, 2025 To register, for more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please call Diana at 609-250-6443 or email MSPFSA@embrella.org. Topic: DCF Policies for Everyday Situations and Backpack Giveaway Presenter: Diana Burgos, embrella Family Support Advocate Morris, Sussex, and Passaic Counties Description: Enhance your knowledge of key policies that directly affect you and the children you care for. Connecting Families meetings offer caregivers a supportive space to share experiences, challenges, and successes, while gaining parenting tips and connecting with others who understand their journey. Please note: We are offering a school backpack distribution for registered families. Backpacks are for children attending preschool – high school. Light refreshments will be provided. Unfortunately, childcare is not available for this meeting. For caregivers who need childcare to attend this meeting: Babysitting Reimbursement is available to you at a flat rate of $15.00 per hour per household (not per child). In order to be considered for reimbursement, please contact your Resource Worker at CP&P and let them know your need for babysitting with an explanation. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. We look forward to seeing you!

October 2025

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Monday 6

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Webinar: Understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Webinar: Understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Webinar

1 In-Service Credit Hour

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Topic:

Understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Presenter:
Ebony Lenard, embrella Director of Scholarship Programs (NJFC)

Description:

This training will provide a detailed overview of the financial aid process, including New Jersey state aid, other available funding opportunities, and valuable college planning resources.

Please plan to join our webinars 15 minutes prior to the start time.

For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact us at Support@embrella.org.

Tuesday 7

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Webinar: Social Media & The Digital Dilemma: Tools for Adoptive, Kinship, and Foster Parents

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Webinar: Social Media & The Digital Dilemma: Tools for Adoptive, Kinship, and Foster Parents

Webinar

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1.5 Credit Hours

Topic:

Social Media & The Digital Dilemma: Tools for Adoptive, Kinship, and Foster Parents

Presenter:

J.R. Griffin LCSW

NJ Adoption Resource Clearing House (NJ ARCH) Trainer

Description:

The impact of social media and the Internet on our way of life has surged exponentially in the last 20 years. The first iPhone was released only 18 years ago. Given the speed at which social media evolves, parents and guardians can struggle to keep up with the changes and understand how it impacts their children’s socioemotional development and adoptive family dynamics.

Participants will learn about the different types of social media, current data on the impact of social media and Internet use on children’s development, how social media specifically impacts adoptive families, and ideas and suggestions for how to navigate parenting in the ever changing landscape online.

Please plan to join 15 minutes prior to the start of the webinar.

For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact us at Support@embrella.org.

Wednesday 8

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Webinar: Kinship Training Series-Managing Relationships with the Child’s Parents

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Webinar: Kinship Training Series-Managing Relationships with the Child’s Parents

Webinar

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1.5 Credit Hours

Topic:

Kinship Training Series-Managing Relationships with the Child’s Parents

Presenter:
Corissa Kazar, embrella Director of Family Support

Description:

embrella is excited to present a new Kinship Training Series in collaboration with Creating A Family, a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

This interactive series is designed to deepen your trauma-informed knowledge while creating a safe, supportive space to connect with other kinship caregivers. Together, we’ll explore real-life challenges and strategies to strengthen your family.

Please plan to join 15 minutes prior to the start of the webinar.

For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact us at Support@embrella.org.

Thursday 9

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting
Recurs monthly
Virtual Meeting

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For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact Travis at 609.250.6421 or HMSWFSA@embrella.org.

Topic: Statewide 1-hour General Support Connecting Families Meeting

This meeting occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month.

Description:
This one-hour Statewide Connecting Families meeting is intended to create a space where caregivers can come share, connect, and explore experiences unique to resource and kinship caregivers. Join us for an open discussion about the topics that are most important to you, such as navigating visitation, raising teens, implementing NHA techniques, and other areas that interest you.

Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used.

Please join us at 6:45 pm as the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm.

We look forward to seeing you!
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Tuesday 14

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Connecting Families Meeting: Don't Let the Stress Bubble Up
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Connecting Families Meeting: Don't Let the Stress Bubble Up
Virtual Meeting

1.5 In-service Hours

For more information or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact Trudy at

609.250.6413 or EFSA@embrella.org.

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Topic:
Don’t Let the Stress Bubble Up

Presenter:
Trudy Allen, embrella Family Support Advocate
Essex County

Description:
Understand how too much stress can negatively affect health and gain tips on healthy stress management techniques to help you cope positively and be resilient during stressful times

Connecting Families meetings offer caregivers a supportive space to share experiences, challenges, and successes, while gaining parenting tips and connecting with others who understand their journey.

Please note:
Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used.

Please plan to join our meetings 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.

We look forward to seeing you!

Wednesday 15

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General
Recurs monthly
Virtual

Si necesitas cancelar o modificar tu reservation favor de llamar FSM Lenore Bonilla 609-250-6439.

Regístrese ahora

Cada tercer miercoles del mes.

El tema:
Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General

Esta reunión de una hora de de apoyo general tiene por objeto crear un espacio donde los cuidadores puedan compartir, conectarse y explorar experiencias únicas de los cuidadores de recursos y familiares. Únase a nosotros para una discusión abierta sobre los temas que son más importantes para usted, tales como la navegación de visitas, la crianza de los adolescentes, la aplicación de técnicas de El Corazon Nutrido (NHA sus siglas en ingles), y otras áreas que le interesan.

Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias ofrecen a los cuidadores la oportunidad de compartir experiencias, retos y éxitos en un entorno seguro y de apoyo. Los grupos de Conectando Familias de embrella proporcionan una comunidad de los cuidadores de recursos y de parentesco en la que puede compartir consejos sobre recursos y beneficiarse de la conexión con otros cuidadores que entienden su situación.

Nota:
Debido a la naturaleza delicada de los temas que podrían tratarse, se recomienda que no haya niños cerca durante la reunión o que se utilicen auriculares.

Únase con nosotros a las 6:45 PM ya que la reunión comenzará puntualmente a las 7:00 PM.

¡Esperamos verte!
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Thursday 16

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Webinar: Planning Your Next Steps: Life After High School

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Webinar: Planning Your Next Steps: Life After High School

Webinar

1 In-Service Credit Hour

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Topic:

Planning Your Next Steps: Life After High School

Presenter:
Quanisha Lavarin, embrella Scholarship Coordinator

Description:

Navigating life after high school can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. Whether you’re a young person who has experienced time in care, a resource parent, or a supportive adult, this interactive session will walk you through key steps to explore postsecondary options, secure financial aid, and connect with resources designed to support youth in care every step of the way.

Please plan to join our webinars 15 minutes prior to the start time.

For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact us at Support@embrella.org.

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Connecting Families Meeting: Realities of Kinship Care
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Connecting Families Meeting: Realities of Kinship Care
In-Person meeting in Cape May County

In-Service Credit Hours: 2

Please RSVP by Sunday, October 12, 2025

For more information, to register, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact Lazaro at 609.250.6426 or ABCFSA@embrella.org.

Topic:
Realities of Kinship Care

Presenters:
Lazaro Lugo, Family Support Advocate
Atlantic, Burlington, and Cape May counties

Description:
Explore the complexities of kinship care within New Jersey’s child welfare system and examine legislative frameworks, policies, and strategies for navigating challenges to foster success as a kinship caregiver.

Connecting Families meetings offer caregivers a supportive space to share experiences, challenges, and successes, while gaining parenting tips and connecting with others who understand their journey.

Please note:
Childcare and light refreshments will be provided.
Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.

Dates, times, topics, and locations are subject to change depending on availability, weather, and unforeseen circumstances.

Please plan to join our meetings 15 mins prior to the start of the meeting.

We look forward to seeing you!

Friday 17

Saturday 18

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM *CNCLD Connecting Families Meeting: Braid & Bond: An African American and Biracial Haircare Workshop
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
*CNCLD Connecting Families Meeting: Braid & Bond: An African American and Biracial Haircare Workshop
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED.

In-Person Meeting in Ocean County

1.5 In-Service Credit Hours

For more information, please contact Lenore at 609-250-6439 or OMFSA@embrella.org.

Topic:
Braid & Bond: An African American and Biracial Haircare Workshop

Presenters:
Lenore, Family Support Manager
Ocean and Monmouth Counties

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Gayle Bruney, Founder & CEO HealNGo Brands

Description:
Join us for this hands-on session with African American and natural hair care specialist, Gayle Bruney. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice braiding styles while receiving guidance and tips from an expert.

This workshop is limited to one caregiver and child pair per household.

Caregivers are welcome to register with one child or youth ages 6 and up for braiding. Please be mindful children or youth attending with their caregiver may be seated for braiding for up to an hour and a half. Caregivers that are unable to bring a child or youth are welcome to register for this workshop.

Connecting Families meetings offer caregivers a supportive space to share experiences, challenges, and successes, while gaining parenting tips and connecting with others who understand their journey.

Please note:
Light refreshments will be provided.
Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
Unfortunately, childcare is not available.

For caregivers who need additional childcare to attend this meeting:
Babysitting Reimbursement may be available to you at a flat rate of $15.00 per hour per household (not per child). In order to be considered for reimbursement, please contact your Resource Worker at CP&P and let them know your need for babysitting with an explanation.

Dates, times, topics, and locations are subject to change depending on availability, weather, and unforeseen circumstances.

Please plan to join our meetings 15 mins prior to the start of the meeting.

We look forward to seeing you!
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: A Youth's Point of View
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Connecting Families Meeting: A Youth's Point of View
In-Person Meeting in Gloucester County

2.5 In-Service Credit Hours

RSVP by Tuesday, October 14, 2025

For more information, to register, or to cancel a previous registration, please call Courtney at 609.250.6411 or email CFSA@embrella.org.

Topic:
A Youth’s Point of View

Presenters:
Courtney Brown, Family Support Advocate, Camden County.
Erika Retemar, Family Support Advocate, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties.

Description:

This interactive training is focused on empathy and the trauma that is experienced by youth of all ages as they join their resource and kinship families. Caregivers will gain insight on how to empathize with the youth in their home, explore why they chose to become a resource/kinship parent, and experience what youth in care endure during their journey in the child welfare system.

We will also be joined by special guest Tom Tracy, a local award-winning children’s author, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and former NJ resource parent. He will read from his newest book, Jazmyne’s Big Emotions, which helps children manage their emotions by exploring healthy coping strategies. It also features a child in foster care as the main character.

After the reading, Tom will engage youth in an activity designed to lightly explore different feelings and identify their own set of coping strategies. Connecting Families meetings offer caregivers a supportive space to share experiences, challenges, and successes, while gaining parenting tips and connecting with others who understand their journey.

Connecting Families meetings offer caregivers a supportive space to share experiences, challenges, and successes, while gaining parenting tips and connecting with others who understand their journey.

Please note:

Light refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Childcare will be provided for children ages 6 and older.
Pre-registration is required & space is limited.
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.

For caregivers who need additional childcare to attend this meeting, Babysitting Reimbursement may be available to you at a flat rate of $15.00 per hour per household (not per child). In order to be considered for reimbursement, please contact your Resource Worker at CP&P and let them know your need for babysitting with an explanation.

We look forward to seeing you!

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6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: Supporting Grieving Children and Youth in Foster Care
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Connecting Families Meeting: Supporting Grieving Children and Youth in Foster Care
In-Person Meeting in Union County

0.5 In-Service Credit Hours

Please RSVP by Thursday, October 16, 2025

For more information, to register, or to cancel a previous reservation, please call Tasia at 609.250.2249 or email MUFSA@embrella.org.

Topic:
Supporting Grieving Children and Youth in Foster Care

Presenter:
Tasia St. Louis, embrella Family Support Advocate
Middlesex and Union Counties

Description:

Children and youth in foster care often experience profound grief due to separation from their biological families. This session provides caregivers with essential knowledge and strategies to support grieving children through this challenging process.

Connecting Families meetings offer caregivers a supportive space to share experiences, challenges, and successes, while gaining parenting tips and connecting with others who understand their journey.

Please note:
Light refreshments will be provided.
Unfortunately, child care is not available
Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

For caregivers who need childcare to attend this meeting:

Babysitting Reimbursement is available to you at a flat rate of $15.00 per hour per household (not per child). In order to be considered for reimbursement, please contact your Resource Worker at CP&P and let them know your need for babysitting with an explanation.

Please plan to join our meetings 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.

Tuesday 21

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Webinar: Fostering Success: New Jersey Foster Care Scholars Program

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Webinar: Fostering Success: New Jersey Foster Care Scholars Program

Webinar

1 In-Service Credit

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Topic:

Fostering Success: New Jersey Foster Care Scholars Program

Presenter:
Dana Taylor, embrella Scholarship Coordinator

Description:

This interactive course will walk you through the ins and outs of the NJFC Scholars Program, share essential steps for preparing for college, and connect you with valuable resources to support your journey every step of the way.

Please Note:

Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used.

Please plan to join our webinars 15 minutes prior to the start time.

For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact us at Support@embrella.org.

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Connecting Families Meeting: Resource Parents and Youth can Attend Court
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Connecting Families Meeting: Resource Parents and Youth can Attend Court
In-Person Meeting In Morris County

3 In-Service Credit Hours

RSVP by Friday, October 17, 2025

To register, for more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please call Diana at 609-250-6443 or email MSPFSA@embrella.org.

Topic:
Resource Parents and Youth Can Attend Court

Presenter:
Diana Burgos, embrella Family Support Advocate
Morris, Sussex, and Passaic Counties

Description:
Secure an understanding of New Jersey legislation and how it affects resource caregivers and youth attending court hearings such as the family’s permanency hearing.

Connecting Families meetings offer caregivers a supportive space to share experiences, challenges, and successes, while gaining parenting tips and connecting with others who understand their journey.

Please note:
Light refreshments will be provided
Unfortunately, childcare is not available for this meeting.
Pre-registration is required & space is limited.

For caregivers who need childcare to attend this meeting:

Babysitting Reimbursement is available to you at a flat rate of $15.00 per hour per household (not per child). In order to be considered for reimbursement, please contact your Resource Worker at CP&P and let them know your need for babysitting with an explanation.

Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.

We look forward to seeing you!

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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Webinar: PACES: Supporting Adolescents in their Academic and Employment Paths

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Webinar: PACES: Supporting Adolescents in their Academic and Employment Paths

Webinar

1 In-Service Credit Hour

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Topic:

PACES: Supporting Adolescents in Academic and Employment Paths

Presenter:

Kylie Kunz, embrella Paces Coach

Description:

The Pathways to Academic and Career Exploration to Success (PACES) program is designed to support adolescents as they navigate their educational and employment goals.

This program offers guidance, resources, and encouragement to help youth confidently transition into the next phase of their lives. Discover how PACES can connect you to the tools you need for academic achievement and career success.

Please plan to join our webinars 15 minutes prior to the start time.

For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact us at Support@embrella.org.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: Teaming with Birth Parents
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Connecting Families Meeting: Teaming with Birth Parents
Virtual Meeting

2 In-Service Credit Hours

For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact Travis at 609.250.6421 or HMSWFSA@embrella.org.

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Topic:
Teaming with Birth Parents

Presenter:
Travis Fuchs, embrella Family Support Advocate
Hunterdon, Mercer, Somerset, and Warren Counties

Description:
Gain skills in building positive working relationships with families and learn tips for working with reluctant families and helping children transition home.

Connecting Families meetings offer caregivers a supportive space to share experiences, challenges, and successes, while gaining parenting tips and connecting with others who understand their journey.

Please note:
Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used.

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Monday 27

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: Establishing Day to Day Living
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Connecting Families Meeting: Establishing Day to Day Living
Virtual Meeting

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1.5 In-Service Credit Hours

For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please call Erika at 609.436.0618 or email CGSFSA@embrella.org.

Topic:
Establishing Day to Day Living

Presenter:
Erika Retamar, embrella Family Support Advocate
Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties

Description:
Learn how to establish a routine with children joining your family in addition to establishing age-appropriate chores and responsibilities that can have long-term benefits and aid in building healthy relationships.

Connecting Families meetings offer caregivers a supportive space to share experiences, challenges, and successes, while gaining parenting tips and connecting with others who understand their journey.

Please note:
Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used.

Please plan to join 15 minutes prior to the meeting.

Tuesday 28

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Connecting Families Meeting: Life Books: Craft
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Connecting Families Meeting: Life Books: Craft
In-Person Meeting in Hudson County

0.5 In-Service Credit Hour

Please RSVP by Friday, October 24, 2025

For more information, to register, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact Carlissa at 609.250.6435 or BHFSA@embrella.org.

Topic:
Life Books: Craft

Presenter:
Carlissa Snowden-Gause, Family Support Advocate
Bergen and Hudson Counties

Description:
In this training, we will create a Life Book with each child and provide other crafts to make the experience fun and interactive. As we work together, we’ll explore the purpose and value of Life Books in helping children process their experiences, build resilience, and leave with something special that honors their journey during the time they were away from their families.

Connecting Families meetings offer caregivers a supportive space to share experiences, challenges, and successes, while gaining parenting tips and connecting with others who understand their journey.

Please note:
Light refreshments will be provided.
Children may attend under the supervision of their caregiver.
Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

Unfortunately, childcare is not available; however for caregivers who need childcare to attend this meeting, Babysitting Reimbursement may be available to you at a flat rate of $15.00 per hour per household (not per child). In order to be considered for reimbursement, please contact your Resource Worker at CP&P and let them know your need for babysitting with an explanation.

Please plan to join our meetings 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.

Dates, times, topics, and locations are subject to change depending on availability, weather, and unforeseen circumstances.

We look forward to seeing you!

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7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: The ART of Fatherhood
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Connecting Families Meeting: The ART of Fatherhood
Virtual Meeting

In-Service Credit Hours: 0.5

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For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact Lazaro at 609.250.6426 or ABCFSA@embrella.org.

Topic:
The ART of Fatherhood

Presenters:
Lazaro Lugo, Family Support Advocate
Atlantic, Burlington, and Cape May counties

Travis Fuchs, Family Support Advocate
Hunterdon, Mercer, Somerset, and Warren Counties

Description:
Join us for our specialized support group meeting just for men in the foster, adoptive, and kinship communities. Through engaging discussions, we will explore the challenges and triumphs of your role in the child welfare community.

During this meeting, we will view Healthy Connections, the second video in the series Understanding Trauma: Three Core Needs of Children.

Connecting Families meetings offer caregivers a supportive space to share experiences, challenges, and successes, while gaining parenting tips and connecting with others who understand their journey.

Please note:
Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used.

Please plan to join our meetings 15 mins prior to the start of the meeting.

We look forward to seeing you!

Friday 31

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7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: Allegations from A to Z
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Connecting Families Meeting: Allegations from A to Z
Virtual Meeting

3 In-service Credit Hours

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Topic:
Allegations from A to Z

Description:
Gain insight into the types of allegations and violations you can face as a resource or kinship parent as well as the CP&P investigation process and appropriate action you can take when you have an allegation.

Please note:
Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used.

Please plan to join our meetings 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.

For more information or to cancel a previous reservation, please email support@embrella.org or call 1.800.222.0047.

We look forward to seeing you!

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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Webinar: Planning Your Next Steps: Life After High School

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Webinar: Planning Your Next Steps: Life After High School

Webinar

1 In-Service Credit Hour

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Topic:

Planning Your Next Steps: Life After High School

Presenter:

Muneeza Chaudhry, embrella Scholarship Coordinator

Description:

Navigating life after high school can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone.

Whether you’re a young person who has experienced time in care, a resource parent, or a supportive adult, this interactive session will walk you through key steps to explore postsecondary options, secure financial aid, and connect with resources designed to support youth in care every step of the way.

Please plan to join our webinars 15 minutes prior to the start time.

For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact us at Support@embrella.org.

Thursday 6

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: Affirmed Caregiver
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Connecting Families Meeting: Affirmed Caregiver
Virtual Meeting

1.5 In-service Credit Hours

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Topic:
Affirmed Caregiver

Description:
The purpose of the Heart and Home (AFFIRMED Caregiver) intervention is to Learn, Reflect, and Grow. AFFIRMED Caregiver offers parents and caregivers a compassionate approach to parenting LGBTQ+ youth.

Please note:
Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used.

Please plan to join our meetings 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.

For more information or to cancel a previous reservation, please email support@embrella.org or call 1.800.222.0047.

We look forward to seeing you!

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6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Connecting Families Meeting: Empty Seat at the Dinner Table: Grief and Loss
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Connecting Families Meeting: Empty Seat at the Dinner Table: Grief and Loss
Virtual Meeting

2 In-service Credit Hours

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Topic:
Empty Seat at the Dinner Table: Grief and Loss

Description:
Acquire an understanding of the different types of grief children, and kinship and resource parents can experience, and ways you and members of your family can prepare for and manage grief.

Please note:
Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used.

Please plan to join our meetings 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.

For more information or to cancel a previous reservation, please email support@embrella.org or call 1.800.222.0047.

We look forward to seeing you!

Tuesday 11

Wednesday 12

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: Kinship Training Series: Understanding Trauma
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Connecting Families Meeting: Kinship Training Series: Understanding Trauma
Virtual Meeting

1.5 In-service Credit Hours

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Topic:
Kinship Training Series: Understanding Trauma

Description:
This interactive series is designed to deepen your trauma-informed knowledge while creating a safe, supportive space to connect with other kinship caregivers. Together, we’ll explore real-life challenges and strategies to strengthen your family.

Please note:
Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used.

Please plan to join our meetings 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.

For more information or to cancel a previous reservation, please email support@embrella.org or call 1.800.222.0047.

We look forward to seeing you!

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Webinar: Kinship Training Series - Understanding Trauma

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Webinar: Kinship Training Series - Understanding Trauma

Webinar

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1.5 Credit Hours

Topic:

Kinship Training Series- Understanding Trauma

Presenter:

Chanel Dupree, embrella Family Support Manager

Description:

embrella is excited to present a new Kinship Training Series in collaboration with Creating A Family, a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

Please plan to join 15 minutes prior to the start of the webinar.

For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact us at Support@embrella.org.

Thursday 13

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Webinar: Fostering Success: New Jersey Foster Care Scholars Program

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Webinar: Fostering Success: New Jersey Foster Care Scholars Program

Webinar

1 In-Service Credit

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Topic:

Fostering Success: New Jersey Foster Care Scholars Program

Presenter:

Quanisha Lavarin, embrella Scholarship Coordinator

Description:

Please Note:

Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used.

Please plan to join our webinars 15 minutes prior to the start time.

For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact us at Support@embrella.org.

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Webinar: Understanding and Supporting Autism

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Webinar: Understanding and Supporting Autism

Webinar

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2.5 Credit Hours

Topic:

Understanding and Supporting Autism

Presenter:

Amy Golden, MS, BCBA, LBA, NBC-HWC
Director of Family Wellness
Autism New Jersey
&
Kayla Torres, MPA
Community Engagement Coordinator
Autism New Jersey

Description:

This course offers an overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), its core characteristics, and practical strategies to support individuals with autism.

Participants will learn about communication, social skills, and behavior supports, as well as the impact on families and available services. Designed for caregivers, professionals, and community members, the course provides tools to foster inclusion and improve quality of life for individuals with autism.

Please plan to join 15 minutes prior to the start of the webinar.

For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact us at Support@embrella.org.

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting
Recurs monthly
Virtual Meeting

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For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact Travis at 609.250.6421 or HMSWFSA@embrella.org.

Topic: Statewide 1-hour General Support Connecting Families Meeting

This meeting occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month.

Description:
This one-hour Statewide Connecting Families meeting is intended to create a space where caregivers can come share, connect, and explore experiences unique to resource and kinship caregivers. Join us for an open discussion about the topics that are most important to you, such as navigating visitation, raising teens, implementing NHA techniques, and other areas that interest you.

Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used.

Please join us at 6:45 pm as the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm.

We look forward to seeing you!
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Friday 14

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Estableciendo la Vida Cotidiana
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Estableciendo la Vida Cotidiana
En persona en Hudson County

Reservar, o si necesitas cancelar o modificar tu reservation, favor de llamar FSM Lenore Bonilla 609-250-6439.

Horas de Crédito: 1.5 horas

Reservar Antes De: Miércoles 12 de noviembre 2025

Presentadores:

Diana Burgos y Lazaro Lugo, embrella Defensores de Apoyo Familiar

El tema: Estableciendo la Vida Cotidiana

Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias ofrecen a los cuidadores la oportunidad de compartir experiencias, retos y éxitos en un entorno seguro y de apoyo. Los grupos de Conectando Familias de embrella proporcionan una comunidad de los cuidadores de recursos y de parentesco en la que puede compartir consejos sobre recursos y beneficiarse de la conexión con otros cuidadores que entienden su situación.

Aprenda a establecer una rutina con los niños que se unen a su familia, además de establecer tareas y responsabilidades apropiadas para cada edad que pueden tener beneficios a largo plazo y ayudar a fomentar relaciones saludables.

Nota:
Se requiere pre-registro ya que el espacio es limitado.

Desafortunadamente, el cuidado de niños no está disponible. Para los cuidadores que necesiten cuidado de niños para asistir a esta reunión, se ofrece un reembolso por cuidado de niños a una tarifa fija de $15.00 por hora por hogar (no por niño). Para que se considere el reembolso, comuníquese con su trabajador de recursos de CP&P e infórmele sobre su necesidad de cuidado de niños, incluyendo una explicación.

Únate con nosotros a las 5:45pm ya que la reunión comenzará puntualmente a las 6:00pm.

¡Esperamos verte!

Saturday 15

Sunday 16

Monday 17

Tuesday 18

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Webinar: Understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Webinar: Understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Webinar

1 In-Service Credit Hour

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Topic:

Understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Presenter:
Ebony Lenard, embrella Director of Scholarship Programs (NJFC)

Description:

This training will provide a detailed overview of the financial aid process, including New Jersey state aid, other available funding opportunities, and valuable college planning resources.

Please plan to join our webinars 15 minutes prior to the start time.

For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact us at Support@embrella.org.

Wednesday 19

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General
Recurs monthly
Virtual

Si necesitas cancelar o modificar tu reservation favor de llamar FSA Diana Burgos 609-250-6443.

Regístrese ahora

Cada tercer miercoles del mes.

El tema:
Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General

Esta reunión de una hora de de apoyo general tiene por objeto crear un espacio donde los cuidadores puedan compartir, conectarse y explorar experiencias únicas de los cuidadores de recursos y familiares. Únase a nosotros para una discusión abierta sobre los temas que son más importantes para usted, tales como la navegación de visitas, la crianza de los adolescentes, la aplicación de técnicas de El Corazon Nutrido (NHA sus siglas en ingles), y otras áreas que le interesan.

Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias ofrecen a los cuidadores la oportunidad de compartir experiencias, retos y éxitos en un entorno seguro y de apoyo. Los grupos de Conectando Familias de embrella proporcionan una comunidad de los cuidadores de recursos y de parentesco en la que puede compartir consejos sobre recursos y beneficiarse de la conexión con otros cuidadores que entienden su situación.

Nota:
Debido a la naturaleza delicada de los temas que podrían tratarse, se recomienda que no haya niños cerca durante la reunión o que se utilicen auriculares.

Únase con nosotros a las 6:45 PM ya que la reunión comenzará puntualmente a las 7:00 PM.

¡Esperamos verte!

Thursday 20

Friday 21

Saturday 22

Sunday 23

Monday 24

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: Who Am I? Developing Positive Identity
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Connecting Families Meeting: Who Am I? Developing Positive Identity
Virtual Meeting

3.5 In-service Credit Hours

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Topic:
Who Am I? Developing Positive Identity

Description:
Gain strategies to assist children in developing positive identities by grasping the importance of self-esteem and resilience and how these roles connect to child development.

Please note:
Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used.

Please plan to join our meetings 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.

For more information or to cancel a previous reservation, please email support@embrella.org or call 1.800.222.0047.

We look forward to seeing you!

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December 2025

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Monday 1	Tuesday 2	Wednesday 3	Thursday 4	Friday 5	Saturday 6	Sunday 7
Monday 8	Tuesday 9	Wednesday 10	Thursday 11 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting Recurs monthly Virtual Meeting Register Now For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact Travis at 609.250.6421 or HMSWFSA@embrella.org. Topic: Statewide 1-hour General Support Connecting Families Meeting This meeting occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month. Description: This one-hour Statewide Connecting Families meeting is intended to create a space where caregivers can come share, connect, and explore experiences unique to resource and kinship caregivers. Join us for an open discussion about the topics that are most important to you, such as navigating visitation, raising teens, implementing NHA techniques, and other areas that interest you. Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used. Please join us at 6:45 pm as the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you! https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkc-6prT4tG9VOFgiU17N1w6i-7-ep6QAJ%23/registration&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw20eDARw9-liOK-bZCcGss9	Friday 12	Saturday 13	Sunday 14
Monday 15	Tuesday 16	Wednesday 17 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General Recurs monthly Virtual Si necesitas cancelar o modificar tu reservation favor de llamar FSA Diana Burgos 609-250-6443. Regístrese ahora Cada tercer miercoles del mes. El tema: Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General Esta reunión de una hora de de apoyo general tiene por objeto crear un espacio donde los cuidadores puedan compartir, conectarse y explorar experiencias únicas de los cuidadores de recursos y familiares. Únase a nosotros para una discusión abierta sobre los temas que son más importantes para usted, tales como la navegación de visitas, la crianza de los adolescentes, la aplicación de técnicas de El Corazon Nutrido (NHA sus siglas en ingles), y otras áreas que le interesan. Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias ofrecen a los cuidadores la oportunidad de compartir experiencias, retos y éxitos en un entorno seguro y de apoyo. Los grupos de Conectando Familias de embrella proporcionan una comunidad de los cuidadores de recursos y de parentesco en la que puede compartir consejos sobre recursos y beneficiarse de la conexión con otros cuidadores que entienden su situación. Nota: Debido a la naturaleza delicada de los temas que podrían tratarse, se recomienda que no haya niños cerca durante la reunión o que se utilicen auriculares. Únase con nosotros a las 6:45 PM ya que la reunión comenzará puntualmente a las 7:00 PM. ¡Esperamos verte!	Thursday 18	Friday 19	Saturday 20	Sunday 21
Monday 22	Tuesday 23	Wednesday 24	Thursday 25	Friday 26	Saturday 27	Sunday 28
Monday 29	Tuesday 30	Wednesday 31

January 2026

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
			Thursday 1	Friday 2	Saturday 3	Sunday 4
Monday 5	Tuesday 6	Wednesday 7	Thursday 8 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting Recurs monthly Virtual Meeting Register Now For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact Travis at 609.250.6421 or HMSWFSA@embrella.org. Topic: Statewide 1-hour General Support Connecting Families Meeting This meeting occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month. Description: This one-hour Statewide Connecting Families meeting is intended to create a space where caregivers can come share, connect, and explore experiences unique to resource and kinship caregivers. Join us for an open discussion about the topics that are most important to you, such as navigating visitation, raising teens, implementing NHA techniques, and other areas that interest you. Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used. Please join us at 6:45 pm as the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you! https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkc-6prT4tG9VOFgiU17N1w6i-7-ep6QAJ%23/registration&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw20eDARw9-liOK-bZCcGss9	Friday 9	Saturday 10	Sunday 11
Monday 12	Tuesday 13	Wednesday 14	Thursday 15	Friday 16	Saturday 17	Sunday 18
Monday 19	Tuesday 20	Wednesday 21 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General Recurs monthly Virtual Si necesitas cancelar o modificar tu reservation favor de llamar FSA Diana Burgos 609-250-6443. Regístrese ahora Cada tercer miercoles del mes. El tema: Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General Esta reunión de una hora de de apoyo general tiene por objeto crear un espacio donde los cuidadores puedan compartir, conectarse y explorar experiencias únicas de los cuidadores de recursos y familiares. Únase a nosotros para una discusión abierta sobre los temas que son más importantes para usted, tales como la navegación de visitas, la crianza de los adolescentes, la aplicación de técnicas de El Corazon Nutrido (NHA sus siglas en ingles), y otras áreas que le interesan. Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias ofrecen a los cuidadores la oportunidad de compartir experiencias, retos y éxitos en un entorno seguro y de apoyo. Los grupos de Conectando Familias de embrella proporcionan una comunidad de los cuidadores de recursos y de parentesco en la que puede compartir consejos sobre recursos y beneficiarse de la conexión con otros cuidadores que entienden su situación. Nota: Debido a la naturaleza delicada de los temas que podrían tratarse, se recomienda que no haya niños cerca durante la reunión o que se utilicen auriculares. Únase con nosotros a las 6:45 PM ya que la reunión comenzará puntualmente a las 7:00 PM. ¡Esperamos verte!	Thursday 22	Friday 23	Saturday 24	Sunday 25
Monday 26	Tuesday 27	Wednesday 28	Thursday 29	Friday 30	Saturday 31

February 2026

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
						Sunday 1
Monday 2	Tuesday 3	Wednesday 4	Thursday 5	Friday 6	Saturday 7	Sunday 8
Monday 9	Tuesday 10	Wednesday 11	Thursday 12 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting Recurs monthly Virtual Meeting Register Now For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact Travis at 609.250.6421 or HMSWFSA@embrella.org. Topic: Statewide 1-hour General Support Connecting Families Meeting This meeting occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month. Description: This one-hour Statewide Connecting Families meeting is intended to create a space where caregivers can come share, connect, and explore experiences unique to resource and kinship caregivers. Join us for an open discussion about the topics that are most important to you, such as navigating visitation, raising teens, implementing NHA techniques, and other areas that interest you. Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used. Please join us at 6:45 pm as the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you! https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkc-6prT4tG9VOFgiU17N1w6i-7-ep6QAJ%23/registration&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw20eDARw9-liOK-bZCcGss9	Friday 13	Saturday 14	Sunday 15
Monday 16	Tuesday 17	Wednesday 18 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General Recurs monthly Virtual Si necesitas cancelar o modificar tu reservation favor de llamar FSA Diana Burgos 609-250-6443. Regístrese ahora Cada tercer miercoles del mes. El tema: Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General Esta reunión de una hora de de apoyo general tiene por objeto crear un espacio donde los cuidadores puedan compartir, conectarse y explorar experiencias únicas de los cuidadores de recursos y familiares. Únase a nosotros para una discusión abierta sobre los temas que son más importantes para usted, tales como la navegación de visitas, la crianza de los adolescentes, la aplicación de técnicas de El Corazon Nutrido (NHA sus siglas en ingles), y otras áreas que le interesan. Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias ofrecen a los cuidadores la oportunidad de compartir experiencias, retos y éxitos en un entorno seguro y de apoyo. Los grupos de Conectando Familias de embrella proporcionan una comunidad de los cuidadores de recursos y de parentesco en la que puede compartir consejos sobre recursos y beneficiarse de la conexión con otros cuidadores que entienden su situación. Nota: Debido a la naturaleza delicada de los temas que podrían tratarse, se recomienda que no haya niños cerca durante la reunión o que se utilicen auriculares. Únase con nosotros a las 6:45 PM ya que la reunión comenzará puntualmente a las 7:00 PM. ¡Esperamos verte!	Thursday 19	Friday 20	Saturday 21	Sunday 22
Monday 23	Tuesday 24	Wednesday 25	Thursday 26	Friday 27	Saturday 28

March 2026

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
						Sunday 1
Monday 2	Tuesday 3	Wednesday 4	Thursday 5	Friday 6	Saturday 7	Sunday 8
Monday 9	Tuesday 10	Wednesday 11	Thursday 12 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting Recurs monthly Virtual Meeting Register Now For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact Travis at 609.250.6421 or HMSWFSA@embrella.org. Topic: Statewide 1-hour General Support Connecting Families Meeting This meeting occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month. Description: This one-hour Statewide Connecting Families meeting is intended to create a space where caregivers can come share, connect, and explore experiences unique to resource and kinship caregivers. Join us for an open discussion about the topics that are most important to you, such as navigating visitation, raising teens, implementing NHA techniques, and other areas that interest you. Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used. Please join us at 6:45 pm as the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you! https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkc-6prT4tG9VOFgiU17N1w6i-7-ep6QAJ%23/registration&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw20eDARw9-liOK-bZCcGss9	Friday 13	Saturday 14	Sunday 15
Monday 16	Tuesday 17	Wednesday 18 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General Recurs monthly Virtual Si necesitas cancelar o modificar tu reservation favor de llamar FSA Diana Burgos 609-250-6443. Regístrese ahora Cada tercer miercoles del mes. El tema: Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General Esta reunión de una hora de de apoyo general tiene por objeto crear un espacio donde los cuidadores puedan compartir, conectarse y explorar experiencias únicas de los cuidadores de recursos y familiares. Únase a nosotros para una discusión abierta sobre los temas que son más importantes para usted, tales como la navegación de visitas, la crianza de los adolescentes, la aplicación de técnicas de El Corazon Nutrido (NHA sus siglas en ingles), y otras áreas que le interesan. Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias ofrecen a los cuidadores la oportunidad de compartir experiencias, retos y éxitos en un entorno seguro y de apoyo. Los grupos de Conectando Familias de embrella proporcionan una comunidad de los cuidadores de recursos y de parentesco en la que puede compartir consejos sobre recursos y beneficiarse de la conexión con otros cuidadores que entienden su situación. Nota: Debido a la naturaleza delicada de los temas que podrían tratarse, se recomienda que no haya niños cerca durante la reunión o que se utilicen auriculares. Únase con nosotros a las 6:45 PM ya que la reunión comenzará puntualmente a las 7:00 PM. ¡Esperamos verte!	Thursday 19	Friday 20	Saturday 21	Sunday 22
Monday 23	Tuesday 24	Wednesday 25	Thursday 26	Friday 27	Saturday 28	Sunday 29
Monday 30	Tuesday 31

April 2026

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
		Wednesday 1	Thursday 2	Friday 3	Saturday 4	Sunday 5
Monday 6	Tuesday 7	Wednesday 8	Thursday 9 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting Recurs monthly Virtual Meeting Register Now For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact Travis at 609.250.6421 or HMSWFSA@embrella.org. Topic: Statewide 1-hour General Support Connecting Families Meeting This meeting occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month. Description: This one-hour Statewide Connecting Families meeting is intended to create a space where caregivers can come share, connect, and explore experiences unique to resource and kinship caregivers. Join us for an open discussion about the topics that are most important to you, such as navigating visitation, raising teens, implementing NHA techniques, and other areas that interest you. Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used. Please join us at 6:45 pm as the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you! https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkc-6prT4tG9VOFgiU17N1w6i-7-ep6QAJ%23/registration&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw20eDARw9-liOK-bZCcGss9	Friday 10	Saturday 11	Sunday 12
Monday 13	Tuesday 14	Wednesday 15 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General Recurs monthly Virtual Si necesitas cancelar o modificar tu reservation favor de llamar FSA Diana Burgos 609-250-6443. Regístrese ahora Cada tercer miercoles del mes. El tema: Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General Esta reunión de una hora de de apoyo general tiene por objeto crear un espacio donde los cuidadores puedan compartir, conectarse y explorar experiencias únicas de los cuidadores de recursos y familiares. Únase a nosotros para una discusión abierta sobre los temas que son más importantes para usted, tales como la navegación de visitas, la crianza de los adolescentes, la aplicación de técnicas de El Corazon Nutrido (NHA sus siglas en ingles), y otras áreas que le interesan. Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias ofrecen a los cuidadores la oportunidad de compartir experiencias, retos y éxitos en un entorno seguro y de apoyo. Los grupos de Conectando Familias de embrella proporcionan una comunidad de los cuidadores de recursos y de parentesco en la que puede compartir consejos sobre recursos y beneficiarse de la conexión con otros cuidadores que entienden su situación. Nota: Debido a la naturaleza delicada de los temas que podrían tratarse, se recomienda que no haya niños cerca durante la reunión o que se utilicen auriculares. Únase con nosotros a las 6:45 PM ya que la reunión comenzará puntualmente a las 7:00 PM. ¡Esperamos verte!	Thursday 16	Friday 17	Saturday 18	Sunday 19
Monday 20	Tuesday 21	Wednesday 22	Thursday 23	Friday 24	Saturday 25	Sunday 26
Monday 27	Tuesday 28	Wednesday 29	Thursday 30

May 2026

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
				Friday 1	Saturday 2	Sunday 3
Monday 4	Tuesday 5	Wednesday 6	Thursday 7	Friday 8	Saturday 9	Sunday 10
Monday 11	Tuesday 12	Wednesday 13	Thursday 14 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting Recurs monthly Virtual Meeting Register Now For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact Travis at 609.250.6421 or HMSWFSA@embrella.org. Topic: Statewide 1-hour General Support Connecting Families Meeting This meeting occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month. Description: This one-hour Statewide Connecting Families meeting is intended to create a space where caregivers can come share, connect, and explore experiences unique to resource and kinship caregivers. Join us for an open discussion about the topics that are most important to you, such as navigating visitation, raising teens, implementing NHA techniques, and other areas that interest you. Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used. Please join us at 6:45 pm as the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you! https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkc-6prT4tG9VOFgiU17N1w6i-7-ep6QAJ%23/registration&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw20eDARw9-liOK-bZCcGss9	Friday 15	Saturday 16	Sunday 17
Monday 18	Tuesday 19	Wednesday 20 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General Recurs monthly Virtual Si necesitas cancelar o modificar tu reservation favor de llamar FSA Diana Burgos 609-250-6443. Regístrese ahora Cada tercer miercoles del mes. El tema: Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General Esta reunión de una hora de de apoyo general tiene por objeto crear un espacio donde los cuidadores puedan compartir, conectarse y explorar experiencias únicas de los cuidadores de recursos y familiares. Únase a nosotros para una discusión abierta sobre los temas que son más importantes para usted, tales como la navegación de visitas, la crianza de los adolescentes, la aplicación de técnicas de El Corazon Nutrido (NHA sus siglas en ingles), y otras áreas que le interesan. Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias ofrecen a los cuidadores la oportunidad de compartir experiencias, retos y éxitos en un entorno seguro y de apoyo. Los grupos de Conectando Familias de embrella proporcionan una comunidad de los cuidadores de recursos y de parentesco en la que puede compartir consejos sobre recursos y beneficiarse de la conexión con otros cuidadores que entienden su situación. Nota: Debido a la naturaleza delicada de los temas que podrían tratarse, se recomienda que no haya niños cerca durante la reunión o que se utilicen auriculares. Únase con nosotros a las 6:45 PM ya que la reunión comenzará puntualmente a las 7:00 PM. ¡Esperamos verte!	Thursday 21	Friday 22	Saturday 23	Sunday 24
Monday 25	Tuesday 26	Wednesday 27	Thursday 28	Friday 29	Saturday 30	Sunday 31

June 2026

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Monday 1	Tuesday 2	Wednesday 3	Thursday 4	Friday 5	Saturday 6	Sunday 7
Monday 8	Tuesday 9	Wednesday 10	Thursday 11 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting Recurs monthly Virtual Meeting Register Now For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact Travis at 609.250.6421 or HMSWFSA@embrella.org. Topic: Statewide 1-hour General Support Connecting Families Meeting This meeting occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month. Description: This one-hour Statewide Connecting Families meeting is intended to create a space where caregivers can come share, connect, and explore experiences unique to resource and kinship caregivers. Join us for an open discussion about the topics that are most important to you, such as navigating visitation, raising teens, implementing NHA techniques, and other areas that interest you. Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used. Please join us at 6:45 pm as the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you! https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkc-6prT4tG9VOFgiU17N1w6i-7-ep6QAJ%23/registration&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw20eDARw9-liOK-bZCcGss9	Friday 12	Saturday 13	Sunday 14
Monday 15	Tuesday 16	Wednesday 17 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General Recurs monthly Virtual Si necesitas cancelar o modificar tu reservation favor de llamar FSA Diana Burgos 609-250-6443. Regístrese ahora Cada tercer miercoles del mes. El tema: Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General Esta reunión de una hora de de apoyo general tiene por objeto crear un espacio donde los cuidadores puedan compartir, conectarse y explorar experiencias únicas de los cuidadores de recursos y familiares. Únase a nosotros para una discusión abierta sobre los temas que son más importantes para usted, tales como la navegación de visitas, la crianza de los adolescentes, la aplicación de técnicas de El Corazon Nutrido (NHA sus siglas en ingles), y otras áreas que le interesan. Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias ofrecen a los cuidadores la oportunidad de compartir experiencias, retos y éxitos en un entorno seguro y de apoyo. Los grupos de Conectando Familias de embrella proporcionan una comunidad de los cuidadores de recursos y de parentesco en la que puede compartir consejos sobre recursos y beneficiarse de la conexión con otros cuidadores que entienden su situación. Nota: Debido a la naturaleza delicada de los temas que podrían tratarse, se recomienda que no haya niños cerca durante la reunión o que se utilicen auriculares. Únase con nosotros a las 6:45 PM ya que la reunión comenzará puntualmente a las 7:00 PM. ¡Esperamos verte!	Thursday 18	Friday 19	Saturday 20	Sunday 21
Monday 22	Tuesday 23	Wednesday 24	Thursday 25	Friday 26	Saturday 27	Sunday 28
Monday 29	Tuesday 30

July 2026

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
		Wednesday 1	Thursday 2	Friday 3	Saturday 4	Sunday 5
Monday 6	Tuesday 7	Wednesday 8	Thursday 9 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting Recurs monthly Virtual Meeting Register Now For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact Travis at 609.250.6421 or HMSWFSA@embrella.org. Topic: Statewide 1-hour General Support Connecting Families Meeting This meeting occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month. Description: This one-hour Statewide Connecting Families meeting is intended to create a space where caregivers can come share, connect, and explore experiences unique to resource and kinship caregivers. Join us for an open discussion about the topics that are most important to you, such as navigating visitation, raising teens, implementing NHA techniques, and other areas that interest you. Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used. Please join us at 6:45 pm as the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you! https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkc-6prT4tG9VOFgiU17N1w6i-7-ep6QAJ%23/registration&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw20eDARw9-liOK-bZCcGss9	Friday 10	Saturday 11	Sunday 12
Monday 13	Tuesday 14	Wednesday 15 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General Recurs monthly Virtual Si necesitas cancelar o modificar tu reservation favor de llamar FSA Diana Burgos 609-250-6443. Regístrese ahora Cada tercer miercoles del mes. El tema: Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General Esta reunión de una hora de de apoyo general tiene por objeto crear un espacio donde los cuidadores puedan compartir, conectarse y explorar experiencias únicas de los cuidadores de recursos y familiares. Únase a nosotros para una discusión abierta sobre los temas que son más importantes para usted, tales como la navegación de visitas, la crianza de los adolescentes, la aplicación de técnicas de El Corazon Nutrido (NHA sus siglas en ingles), y otras áreas que le interesan. Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias ofrecen a los cuidadores la oportunidad de compartir experiencias, retos y éxitos en un entorno seguro y de apoyo. Los grupos de Conectando Familias de embrella proporcionan una comunidad de los cuidadores de recursos y de parentesco en la que puede compartir consejos sobre recursos y beneficiarse de la conexión con otros cuidadores que entienden su situación. Nota: Debido a la naturaleza delicada de los temas que podrían tratarse, se recomienda que no haya niños cerca durante la reunión o que se utilicen auriculares. Únase con nosotros a las 6:45 PM ya que la reunión comenzará puntualmente a las 7:00 PM. ¡Esperamos verte!	Thursday 16	Friday 17	Saturday 18	Sunday 19
Monday 20	Tuesday 21	Wednesday 22	Thursday 23	Friday 24	Saturday 25	Sunday 26
Monday 27	Tuesday 28	Wednesday 29	Thursday 30	Friday 31

August 2026

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
					Saturday 1	Sunday 2
Monday 3	Tuesday 4	Wednesday 5	Thursday 6	Friday 7	Saturday 8	Sunday 9
Monday 10	Tuesday 11	Wednesday 12	Thursday 13 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting Recurs monthly Virtual Meeting Register Now For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact Travis at 609.250.6421 or HMSWFSA@embrella.org. Topic: Statewide 1-hour General Support Connecting Families Meeting This meeting occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month. Description: This one-hour Statewide Connecting Families meeting is intended to create a space where caregivers can come share, connect, and explore experiences unique to resource and kinship caregivers. Join us for an open discussion about the topics that are most important to you, such as navigating visitation, raising teens, implementing NHA techniques, and other areas that interest you. Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used. Please join us at 6:45 pm as the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you! https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkc-6prT4tG9VOFgiU17N1w6i-7-ep6QAJ%23/registration&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw20eDARw9-liOK-bZCcGss9	Friday 14	Saturday 15	Sunday 16
Monday 17	Tuesday 18	Wednesday 19 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General Recurs monthly Virtual Si necesitas cancelar o modificar tu reservation favor de llamar FSA Diana Burgos 609-250-6443. Regístrese ahora Cada tercer miercoles del mes. El tema: Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General Esta reunión de una hora de de apoyo general tiene por objeto crear un espacio donde los cuidadores puedan compartir, conectarse y explorar experiencias únicas de los cuidadores de recursos y familiares. Únase a nosotros para una discusión abierta sobre los temas que son más importantes para usted, tales como la navegación de visitas, la crianza de los adolescentes, la aplicación de técnicas de El Corazon Nutrido (NHA sus siglas en ingles), y otras áreas que le interesan. Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias ofrecen a los cuidadores la oportunidad de compartir experiencias, retos y éxitos en un entorno seguro y de apoyo. Los grupos de Conectando Familias de embrella proporcionan una comunidad de los cuidadores de recursos y de parentesco en la que puede compartir consejos sobre recursos y beneficiarse de la conexión con otros cuidadores que entienden su situación. Nota: Debido a la naturaleza delicada de los temas que podrían tratarse, se recomienda que no haya niños cerca durante la reunión o que se utilicen auriculares. Únase con nosotros a las 6:45 PM ya que la reunión comenzará puntualmente a las 7:00 PM. ¡Esperamos verte!	Thursday 20	Friday 21	Saturday 22	Sunday 23
Monday 24	Tuesday 25	Wednesday 26	Thursday 27	Friday 28	Saturday 29	Sunday 30
Monday 31

September 2026

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
	Tuesday 1	Wednesday 2	Thursday 3	Friday 4	Saturday 5	Sunday 6
Monday 7	Tuesday 8	Wednesday 9	Thursday 10 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Connecting Families Meeting: General Support Meeting Recurs monthly Virtual Meeting Register Now For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact Travis at 609.250.6421 or HMSWFSA@embrella.org. Topic: Statewide 1-hour General Support Connecting Families Meeting This meeting occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month. Description: This one-hour Statewide Connecting Families meeting is intended to create a space where caregivers can come share, connect, and explore experiences unique to resource and kinship caregivers. Join us for an open discussion about the topics that are most important to you, such as navigating visitation, raising teens, implementing NHA techniques, and other areas that interest you. Because of the sensitive nature of topics that could be discussed, it is recommended that children are not nearby during the meeting or that headphones are used. Please join us at 6:45 pm as the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you! https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkc-6prT4tG9VOFgiU17N1w6i-7-ep6QAJ%23/registration&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw20eDARw9-liOK-bZCcGss9	Friday 11	Saturday 12	Sunday 13
Monday 14	Tuesday 15	Wednesday 16 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General Recurs monthly Virtual Si necesitas cancelar o modificar tu reservation favor de llamar FSA Diana Burgos 609-250-6443. Regístrese ahora Cada tercer miercoles del mes. El tema: Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias: Una hora de Apoyo General Esta reunión de una hora de de apoyo general tiene por objeto crear un espacio donde los cuidadores puedan compartir, conectarse y explorar experiencias únicas de los cuidadores de recursos y familiares. Únase a nosotros para una discusión abierta sobre los temas que son más importantes para usted, tales como la navegación de visitas, la crianza de los adolescentes, la aplicación de técnicas de El Corazon Nutrido (NHA sus siglas en ingles), y otras áreas que le interesan. Las Reuniones de Conectando Familias ofrecen a los cuidadores la oportunidad de compartir experiencias, retos y éxitos en un entorno seguro y de apoyo. Los grupos de Conectando Familias de embrella proporcionan una comunidad de los cuidadores de recursos y de parentesco en la que puede compartir consejos sobre recursos y beneficiarse de la conexión con otros cuidadores que entienden su situación. Nota: Debido a la naturaleza delicada de los temas que podrían tratarse, se recomienda que no haya niños cerca durante la reunión o que se utilicen auriculares. Únase con nosotros a las 6:45 PM ya que la reunión comenzará puntualmente a las 7:00 PM. ¡Esperamos verte!	Thursday 17	Friday 18	Saturday 19	Sunday 20
Monday 21	Tuesday 22	Wednesday 23	Thursday 24	Friday 25	Saturday 26	Sunday 27
Monday 28	Tuesday 29	Wednesday 30

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