Upcoming Events
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Nurtured Healing Yoga
This is a special event celebrating motherhood during the month of May. In addition to the Yoga session, the morning will also offer a discussion about techniques mothers can use to manage the stress of their busy lives. A "Mockmosa" Brunch will be provided to all registered moms. Please bring your own yoga mat. Let us know if you do not have one. Babysitting will not be provided. Sign up soon, as spots are limited!
Hoops for Hope
NJ4S, Be Nice and the Garfield Boys and Girls Club are partnering together to offer Hoops for Hope! This family event offers participants a chance to witness a fun scrimmage between local AAU basketball teams. Attendees will learn leadership lessons and mental health coping techniques based on the 7 Habits of Healthy Habits of Highly Effective Teens.
15th Annual Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds Wellness Day
Help build awareness and decrease the stigma of mental health by bringing youth and families together to enjoy a fun day full of activities, resources, food, and entertainment. Come visit the NJ4S table for some fun children’s activities and learn about resources.
Forest Friends Series: Feelings
Want to help your child learn about their emotions at an early age? Come join us at the Ridgefield Park Public Library for an educational storytelling program called Forest Friends that will help students from kindergarten to second grade learn various social and emotional life skills.
Forest Friends Series: Feelings
Want to help your child learn about their emotions at an early age? Come join us at the Johnson Public Library for an educational storytelling program called “Forest Friends” that will help students from kindergarten to second grade learn various social and emotional life skills. The students are told engaging stories from our Forest Friends Puppets each session covering topics such as feelings and communication, honesty and truth, respect, self-image and self-esteem, decision making and diversity. Forest Friends contains six lessons and will be held every Friday starting on July 5, 2024 and will finish on August 9, 2024.
Forest Friends Series: Truth & Trust
Want to help your child learn about their emotions at an early age? Come join us at the Ridgefield Park Public Library for an educational storytelling program called Forest Friends that will help students from kindergarten to second grade learn various social and emotional life skills.
Forest Friends Series: Truth & Trust
Want to help your child learn about their emotions at an early age? Come join us at the Johnson Public Library for an educational storytelling program called “Forest Friends” that will help students from kindergarten to second grade learn various social and emotional life skills. The students are told engaging stories from our Forest Friends Puppets each session covering topics such as feelings and communication, honesty and truth, respect, self-image and self-esteem, decision making and diversity. Forest Friends contains six lessons and will be held every Friday starting on July 5, 2024 and will finish on August 9, 2024.
Family Game Night
Family Game Night aims to build up family relationships and facilitate a night for families to come together and enjoy each other’s company. We will be playing games like Jenga, Connect Four, Uno, and many others. Light snacks and refreshments will also be provided.
Forest Friends Series: Respect
Want to help your child learn about their emotions at an early age? Come join us at the Ridgefield Park Public Library for an educational storytelling program called Forest Friends that will help students from kindergarten to second grade learn various social and emotional life skills.
Forest Friends Series: Respect
Want to help your child learn about their emotions at an early age? Come join us at the Johnson Public Library for an educational storytelling program called “Forest Friends” that will help students from kindergarten to second grade learn various social and emotional life skills. The students are told engaging stories from our Forest Friends Puppets each session covering topics such as feelings and communication, honesty and truth, respect, self-image and self-esteem, decision making and diversity. Forest Friends contains six lessons and will be held every Friday starting on July 5, 2024 and will finish on August 9, 2024.
Forest Friends Series: Self-Image/Self-Esteem
Want to help your child learn about their emotions at an early age? Come join us at the Ridgefield Park Public Library for an educational storytelling program called Forest Friends that will help students from kindergarten to second grade learn various social and emotional life skills.
Forest Friends Series: Self-Image/Self-Esteem
Want to help your child learn about their emotions at an early age? Come join us at the Johnson Public Library for an educational storytelling program called “Forest Friends” that will help students from kindergarten to second grade learn various social and emotional life skills. The students are told engaging stories from our Forest Friends Puppets each session covering topics such as feelings and communication, honesty and truth, respect, self-image and self-esteem, decision making and diversity. Forest Friends contains six lessons and will be held every Friday starting on July 5, 2024 and will finish on August 9, 2024.
Forest Friends Series: Decision Making
Want to help your child learn about their emotions at an early age? Come join us at the Ridgefield Park Public Library for an educational storytelling program called Forest Friends that will help students from kindergarten to second grade learn various social and emotional life skills.
Forest Friends Series: Decision Making
Want to help your child learn about their emotions at an early age? Come join us at the Johnson Public Library for an educational storytelling program called “Forest Friends” that will help students from kindergarten to second grade learn various social and emotional life skills. The students are told engaging stories from our Forest Friends Puppets each session covering topics such as feelings and communication, honesty and truth, respect, self-image and self-esteem, decision making and diversity. Forest Friends contains six lessons and will be held every Friday starting on July 5, 2024 and will finish on August 9, 2024.
Forest Friends Series: Talent & Diversity
Want to help your child learn about their emotions at an early age? Come join us at the Ridgefield Park Public Library for an educational storytelling program called Forest Friends that will help students from kindergarten to second grade learn various social and emotional life skills.
Forest Friends Series: Talent & Diversity
Want to help your child learn about their emotions at an early age? Come join us at the Johnson Public Library for an educational storytelling program called “Forest Friends” that will help students from kindergarten to second grade learn various social and emotional life skills. The students are told engaging stories from our Forest Friends Puppets each session covering topics such as feelings and communication, honesty and truth, respect, self-image and self-esteem, decision making and diversity. Forest Friends contains six lessons and will be held every Friday starting on July 5, 2024 and will finish on August 9, 2024.
Family Game Night
Family Game Night aims to build up family relationships and facilitate a night for families to come together and enjoy each other’s company. We will be playing games like Jenga, Connect Four, Uno, and many others. Light snacks and refreshments will also be provided.
Forest Friends Series: Decisions
Want to help your child learn about their emotions at an early age? Come join us at the Paramus Public Library for an educational storytelling program called Forest Friends that will help students from kindergarten to second grade learn various social and emotional life skills.
Cafe and Chat – Destigmatizing Mental Health for Asian Americans
What does mental health look like to Asian Americans? Join us as we chat over coffee and pastries about how being multicultural can shape how we view mental health. We will be talking about parenting struggles and techniques, questioning what cultural identity means, and destigmatizing mental health within our cultural expectations.
La inmigración y cómo afecta la salud mental de nuestros hijos. (Immigration and how it affects our children's mental health.)
¿Está afectando la inmigración el bienestar de su hijo?
Este seminario web informativo explora los desafíos únicos que enfrentan los hijos de inmigrantes y cómo estos pueden afectar su salud mental.
Forest Friends Series: Feelings
Want to help your child learn about their emotions at an early age? Come join us at the Little Ferry Public Library for an educational storytelling program called Forest Friends that will help students from kindergarten to second grade learn social and emotional life skills! Children will hear engaging stories from our Forest Friends puppets about how to manage their feelings. Registration is required.
Bergen County Stigma-Free Symposium
Join us for the Stigma-Free Symposium hosted by Bergen County this year as we raise awareness regarding mental health challenges and provide available resources to our youth and schools. The symposium will take place Wednesday May 1, 2023 @ Biagio’s.
Virtual Rainbow Movie Party
Join us for a Virtual Rainbow Movie Party featuring “Love, Simon” on April 25th at 5:30pm. “Love, Simon” is a coming-of-age story about a closeted gay teen, navigating friends, family, school, and love. The movie touches on the topics of friendship, trust, and LGBTQ+ identity and representation.
Forest Friends Series: Feelings
Want to help your child learn about their emotions at an early age? Come join us at the Paramus Public Library for an educational storytelling program called Forest Friends that will help students from kindergarten to second grade learn various social and emotional life skills.
Cafe and Chat – Destigmatizing Mental Health for Asian Americans
What does mental health look like to Asian Americans? Join us as we chat over coffee and pastries about how being multicultural can shape how we view mental health. We will be talking about parenting struggles and techniques, questioning what cultural identity means, and destigmatizing mental health within our cultural expectations.
Spaghetti Dinner: Cultural Humility & Conflict Resolution
Join us Thursday, April 18th from 6:00PM - 8:00PM at Robert C. Craig School for an informative evening at our Spaghetti Dinner. Students, get ready to dive into sessions that'll help us address bullying head-on and spread some positivity around. We'll be sharing social skills for handling bullying and building stronger, healthier relationships. For parents, we've got a special session just for you, focusing on cultural diversity and its importance in contributing to mental wellness. Can't wait to see you there!
Respectful Roots
On Thursday, April 18th, be part of a huge event where both parents and students will be given an opportunity to understand what bullying and respect really is about. We will start off with light refreshments provided for parents and students.
Cafe and Chat – Destigmatizing Mental Health for Asian Americans
What does mental health look like to Asian Americans? Join us as we chat over coffee and pastries about how being multicultural can shape how we view mental health. We will be talking about parenting struggles and techniques, questioning what cultural identity means, and destigmatizing mental health within our cultural expectations.
Monthly Advisory Board Meeting
Share your thoughts and let your voice be heard! Join us for our monthly advisory board meeting to discuss all things NJ4S Bergen Hub.
Cafe and Chat – Destigmatizing Mental Health for Asian Pacific Islanders
What does mental health look like to Asian Americans? Join us as we chat over coffee and pastries about how being multicultural can shape how we view mental health. We will be talking about parenting struggles and techniques, questioning what cultural identity means, and destigmatizing mental health within our cultural expectations.
Migración y el impacto en la salud mental de las mujeres latinas (Immigration and the Impact on Latina Women’s Mental Health)
Millones de mujeres en todo el mundo se embarcan en el viaje de la inmigración, impulsadas por la esperanza de una vida mejor. Sin embargo, este viaje puede estar plagado de factores estresantes y dificultades que afectan significativamente su salud mental.
Together We Thrive: Parents' Guide to Overcoming Absenteeism (Option 2)
Join us for an evening designed to empower parents and caregivers with the insights to support their students' educational success. Learn about the latest statistics on chronic absenteeism in the US and gain a deeper understanding of its underlying causes.
Trailblazers Wanted: Forge Your Own Career Path (Option 2)
Join us for an exciting workshop where we'll dive into a world of endless possibilities beyond the traditional college path! Whether you're curious about exploring different career paths or eager to discover options like civil service, law enforcement, or municipal positions, this event is designed just for you. Let's embark on a journey together to uncover career alternatives that could be the perfect fit for your future. Don't miss out on this opportunity to chart your own unique path to success!
Together We Thrive: Parents' Guide to Overcoming Absenteeism (Option 1)
Join us for an evening designed to empower parents and caregivers with the insights to support their students' educational success. Learn about the latest statistics on chronic absenteeism in the US and gain a deeper understanding of its underlying causes.
Trailblazers Wanted: Forge Your Own Career Path (Option 1)
Join us for an exciting workshop where we'll dive into a world of endless possibilities beyond the traditional college path! Whether you're curious about exploring different career paths or eager to discover options like civil service, law enforcement, or municipal positions, this event is designed just for you. Let's embark on a journey together to uncover career alternatives that could be the perfect fit for your future. Don't miss out on this opportunity to chart your own unique path to success!
Gathering Ground Communities in Conversation: BIPOC Mental Health
Communities in Conversation - an equity-focused, vibrant, fast-paced, cross sector virtual think tank. This is an opportunity for people to foster deeper connections, share knowledge and resources, and leverage these virtual gatherings as a springboard for statewide collaboration.
Forest Friends Series: Session 6
Want to help your child learn about their emotions at an early age? Come join us at the Johnson Public Library for an educational storytelling program called Forest Friends that will help students from kindergarten to second grade learn various social and emotional life skills.
NJ4S Bergen Hub Advisory Board Meeting
This Advisory Board is made up of students, parents, community leaders, educators, faith-based leaders and others that will ensure that the NJ4S Bergen Hub is designed based on an in-depth understanding of the many communities it serves.
What Are the Local Community Resources in Your Area and How to Access Them: Session 2
The presentation is a sequel to Navigating The Children's System of Care (CSOC), whose goal is to provide various resources in Bergen County that address some of the most reoccurring needs among our children. The goal is to provide an understanding of the community resources and their accessibility to ensure every child's needs can be met to create a pathway to stabilization and healthy well-being.
Forest Friends Series: Session 5
Want to help your child learn about their emotions at an early age? Come join us at the Johnson Public Library for an educational storytelling program called Forest Friends that will help students from kindergarten to second grade learn various social and emotional life skills.
What Are the Local Community Resources in Your Area and How to Access Them: Session 1
The presentation is a sequel to Navigating The Children's System of Care (CSOC), whose goal is to provide various resources in Bergen County that address some of the most reoccurring needs among our children. The goal is to provide an understanding of the community resources and their accessibility to ensure every child's needs can be met to create a pathway to stabilization and healthy well-being.
Forest Friends Series: Session 4
Want to help your child learn about their emotions at an early age? Come join us at the Johnson Public Library for an educational storytelling program called Forest Friends that will help students from kindergarten to second grade learn various social and emotional life skills.
How Witnessing Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence Affects Children
Clinician will be providing psychoeducation & developmental information for caregivers regarding the impact of witnessing domestic/intimate partner violence has on children.
Navigating the Children's System on Care (CSOC): Session 2
The Children's System of Care (CSOC) can be complex. Therefore, learning how to navigate the different entities can be essential in ensuring every child's needs can be met to create a pathway to stabilization and healthy well-being. The presentation will provide an overview of the different programs within CSOC and how to gain access to them.
Navigating the Children's System on Care (CSOC): Session 1
The Children's System of Care (CSOC) can be complex. Therefore, learning how to navigate the different entities can be essential in ensuring every child's needs can be met to create a pathway to stabilization and healthy well-being. The presentation will provide an overview of the different programs within CSOC and how to gain access to them.
A Multi-Cultural Approach to Identity and Wellness
Clinicians will be discussing stages of identity development and how multiple identities can shape their children’s self-perception and mental wellness.
Forest Friends - Self-Image
Want to help your child learn about their emotions at an early age? Come join us at the Meadowlands Family Success Center for an educational storytelling program called Forest Friends that will help students from kindergarten to second grade learn various social and emotional life skills.