Virtual Meeting

2.5 In-Service Credit Hours

For more information, or to cancel a previous reservation, please contact Lindsay at609.250.6410 orOMFSA@embrella.org.

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Topic:
Strengthening Families™: 5 Ways to Thrive

Presenter:
Lindsay Fox, embrella Family Support Advocate
Ocean and Monmouth Counties

Lazaro Lugo, embrella Family Support Advocate
Atlantic, Burlington, and Cape May Counties

Description:
Help children and their families thrive by learning the five protective factors and how they help build important social and emotional life skills and buffer the effects of trauma.

Connecting Families meetings provide an opportunity for caregivers to share experiences, challenges, and successes in a safe and supportive environment. embrella’s Connecting Families groups provide a welcoming community where you can share resource parenting tips and benefit from connecting with other caregivers who understand your situation.

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.

Webinar

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1 Credit Hour

Topic:
Planning Your Next Steps: Life After High School

Presenter:
Muneeza Chaudhry, embrella Scholarship Coordinator

Description:
Walk through some key steps in preparing for postsecondary options, financial aid and additional education resources that can help you along the way.

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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1 Credit Hour

Topic:Fostering Success: New Jersey Foster Care Scholars Program

Presenter:Quanisha Green, embrella Scholarship Coordinator

Description:This course will guide you through the ins and outs of the NJFC Scholars Program, provide some key steps in preparing for college, and provide resources that can help you along the way.

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

1.5 In-Service Credits

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Topic:
Autism and the Foster Care System: Signs, Symptoms, and Impacts

Presenter:
Nicole Kries-Wyszynski, LCSW, CCS
Full Spectrum Therapy Partners

Description:
Providing foster care parents with a foundational understanding of autism and neurodiversity, including its characteristics, challenges, and strategies for supporting children on the spectrum.

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.

Virtual Meeting

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3 In-Service Credit Hours

For more information or to cancel a previous reservation, please call Tasia at609.250.2249 or emailMUFSA@embrella.org.

Topic:
Resource Parents and Youth Can Attend Court

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

Courtney Brown, embrella Family Support Advocate
Camden County

Description:
During this meeting, caregivers will secure a better 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 provide an opportunity for caregivers to share experiences, challenges, and successes in a safe and supportive environment. embrella’s Connecting Families groups provide a welcoming community where you can share resource parenting tips and benefit from connecting with other caregivers who understand your situation.

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

Topic:
Statewide 1-hour General Support Connecting Families Meeting

This meeting occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month.

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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.

Webinar

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1 Credit Hour

Topic:
PACES: Supporting Adolescents in Academic and Employment Paths

Presenter:
Brittany Hill, embrella PACES Coach

Description:
The Pathways to Academic and Career Exploration to Success (PACES) program provides support in helping adolescents navigate their education and employment options. Learn more about educational supports for adolescents transitioning into the next phases of their life.

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.

For more information, to register, or to cancel a previous reservation, please
contact Chanel at 609.250.6413 or EFSA@embrella.org.

In-Person Meeting in Essex County

0.5 In-Service Credit Hours

RSVP by Friday, November 15, 2024

Topic:
General Support Meeting on Family Team Meetings with an Essex County Town Hall

Presenter:
Chanel Dupree, Family Support Advocate
Essex County

Description:
Join us to learn and discuss the importance of Family Team Meetings in child welfare. We will go over the NJ Department of Children and Families (DCF) Family Team Meeting policy. You will have a chance to discuss your own experiences as a caregiver with Family Team Meetings.

This meeting will also be an Essex County Town Hall, which will include CP&P staff conversations. This is a time for CP&P staff to listen to your ideas, experiences, and suggestions regarding what you need as a caregiver in Essex County.

The first hour of the meeting we will discuss the Connecting Families topic and the last 45 minutes will be dedicated to the Town Hall.

Please note:

Caregivers in attendance will be entered into a raffle.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Unfortunately, childcare is not available.

Pre-registration is required & space is limited.

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

We look forward to seeing you!

Virtual Meeting

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3 In-Service Credit Hours

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

Topic:
Allegations A to Z

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

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

Description:
Caregivers will 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 allegations.

Connecting Families meetings provide an opportunity for caregivers to share experiences, challenges, and successes in a safe and supportive environment. embrella’s Connecting Families groups provide a welcoming community where you can share resource parenting tips and benefit from connecting with other caregivers who understand your situation.

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

Si necesitas cancelar o modificar tu reservation favor de llamar FSM Jessica Hernandez 609-250-6446.

Horas de Crédito: 2 horas

Regístreseahora

El tema:
Compasión y Comprensión: Claves Para Una Atención Informada en Trauma

Presentadores:
Diana Burgos y Lazaro Lugo,
Defensores de Apoyo Familiar, con
Jose Rodriguez, LPC, LCADC, ACS

Este seminario proporciona información general sobre la atención informada por el trauma, especialmente para personas que no tengan experiencia en el tema. Se abordarán los efectos de las Experiencias Infantiles Adversas y sus posibles efectos a largo plazo. Los participantes aprenderán a utilizar la Experiencia Infantil Positiva para mitigar el impacto negativo de las ACE y discutirán la importancia del autocuidado.

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 6:45pm ya que la reunión comenzará puntualmente a las 7:00pm.

¡Esperamos verte!