Virtual Meeting

1.5 In-Service Credit Hours

For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact Shannon at 609.250.6410 or OMFSA@embrella.org.

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Topic:
Stress Management: Don’t Let the Stress Bubble Up

Presenter: 
Shannon Nolfi, embrella Family Support Advocate
Ocean and Monmouth Counties

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 15 minutes prior to the meeting.

We look forward to seeing you!

In-Person Meeting in Passaic County

1.5 In-Service Credit Hours

RSVP by Thursday July 3, 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: 
Understanding and Supporting Adolescents in Care

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

Description: 
Discuss issues that arise for adolescents in care as they relate to education, employment, housing stability, culture and community life, transportation, health care, and life skills as well as gain strategies to help you support and mentor the adolescents in your care.

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 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!

Virtual Meeting

2 In-Service Credit Hours

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

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

Description: 
Connections Matter is a healing-centered curriculum that teaches adults how to use the power of connections to help develop healthy brains and supportive relationships, prevent and heal from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and strengthen communities. 

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.

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!

Virtual Meeting

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

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In-Service Credit Hours: 2.5

Topic: 
Leading with Empathy: A Youth’s Point of View

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

Description:
This interactive training is focused on empathy and touches on 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 out of home placement.

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.

We look forward to seeing you!

In-Person Meeting in Essex County

2 In-service Hours

RSVP by Thursday, July 10, 2025

For more information or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact Chanel at  609.250.6446 or EFSA@embrella.org.

Topic: 
Life Books and Ice Cream Social

Presenters:  
Chanel Dupree, embrella Family Support Manager

Trudy Allen, embrella Family Support Advocate
Essex County

Description: 
Come and create a Life Book! Gain insight into Life Book creation and maintenance, as well as their importance in building resilience to trauma for children and youth in care.

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:

Children can attend under caregiver supervision. 
Feel free to bring photos to use for Life Books.
Light refreshments and ice cream will be provided.

Unfortunately, child care is not available for this meeting. 
Pre-registration is required.

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!

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!

Virtual Meeting 

0.5 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:
504 vs IEP

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

Description:
Participate in a guided conversation on 504 Plans and Individualized Educational Plans (IEP). We will discuss what each plan entails, their differences, and provide resources to help you through the 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: 
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.

Webinar

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4 Credit Hours

Topic: 

Presenter: 
Cait Noonan- Teen Health Program Manager at the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey.

Description:

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.

Webinar

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4 Credit Hours

Topic: 

Presenter: 
Cait Noonan- Teen Health Program Manager at the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey.

Description:

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.

Virtual Meeting

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1.5 In-Service Credit Hours

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

Topic: 
Social and Emotional Issues in Kinship Care

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

Description: 
Learn the various social and emotional challenges that are specific to being a kinship caregiver and ways to mediate these issues.
  
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.

Virtual Meeting

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2.5 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: 
Cultural Diversity
 
Presenter: 
Erika Retamar, embrella Family Support Advocate
Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties

Description:  
Gain insight into your views on race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, and gender identity while building skills to teach children about diversity and respect for all.

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.

Virtual Meeting

3 In-Service Credit Hour

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

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Topic:
Allegations A to Z

Presenter: 
Courtney Brown, Family Support Advocate
Camden County

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

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.