DCF Professional Center
Welcome to embrella’s Annual Passport to Education (P2E) & Kinship Conferences!
We are excited to celebrate our young people and Kinship Care Month with our community!
The day will include workshops and networking experiences for caregivers, young people, and supportive adults.
About the Events
About P2E
Our Passport to Education (P2E) Conference is your free one-stop shop for academic and employment resources for adolescents with a history in care and their supportive adults
P2E Workshops
Workshops include information and materials on the federal and state financial aid process for postsecondary education, employment skill building, and specific resources available to help youth in the next phases of their lives. Workshops specific to program staff and supportive adults will also be provided.
About KinCon
Our Annual Kinship Conference is for us to come together to celebrate our NJ Kinship Caregivers during National Kinship Care Month.
KinCon Workshops
Workshops for caregivers include education and materials on the realities, successes, and challenges of being a kinship caregiver as well as gaining tools and techniques to aid during challenges when they arise. Caregivers will have multiple opportunities to connect with direct resource providers for kinship care and network with other caregivers throughout the state.
Nota: Nuestra Conferencia de Parentesco se ofrecerá en español. Si desea participar, por favor regístrese utilizando el enlace proporcionado.
Licensed caregivers attending the full-day conference can earn 7 in-service credit hours to meet licensing requirements. You must participate in most of the conference to obtain credit. Space is limited, so registration is required.
We are pleased to announce that, in partnership with Full Spectrum Therapy Partners and PsychHealth Associates, we will provide childcare and activities for children ages 0 to 12 years old during the conference. These DCF-contracted service providers will help ensure you and your family have the best experience.
If you are utilizing child care services, you must have your cell phone accessible, as you may be contacted for your child. If you child requires a nap, please provide a stroller for the child to nap in. We will provide a nametag for you to label the stroller when not in use.
We will also have raffles for everyone to enjoy!
We look forward to connecting with you and strengthening our community together!
Please Note: Outside agencies and individuals may promote their services and recommendations. embrella does not endorse any information shared from outside agencies or individuals. The agenda and workshops are subject to change.
If you have any questions, for P2E contact, scholarships@embrella.org and for KinCon contact, support@embrella.org.
Agenda
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
1:15 PM – 2:30 PM
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Welcome to embrella’s Passport to Education Conference (P2E) and Kinship Conference (KinCon) and Event! Please be sure to sign in at the check in table. Please use this time to enjoy some refreshments and meet our exhibitors.
Workshop 1
Click on P2E and KinCon event tabs at the top of the page to view Workshop Choices and Presenters for each event.
Workshop 2
Click on P2E and KinCon event tabs at the top of the page to view Workshop Choices and Presenters for each event.
Please join us in the auditorium for lunch. Please also take the opportunity to meet with exhibitors during lunch.
Join us in the auditorium for final networking, raffle draws, and the conclusion of this year’s P2E and KinCon!
DCF Professional Center
30 Van Dyke Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ
Parking is available in the back of the Training Academy. Please follow the parking signs upon arrival.
To access the registration table, please use the back doors of the Training Academy.
The DCF Training Academy is universally accessible with a ramp located at the back right of the building leading to the main auditorium.
