Artwork must represent one or more of the NJDCF core approaches and values. Selected candidates will receive up to $300.00 for supplies needed to create the artwork and the first prize is $500.00.  And the artwork will be permanently displayed at the DCF Office of Training and Professional Development. Deadline to apply is March 28, 2023.

Join us for a FREE virtual lunch and learn opportunity! Dr. Shlimbaum will provide an overview of cancer and chronic disease screening importance, the value of early detection and best practices for providers to have vital, encouraging conversations with patients.

Year-round sports programs for all ages across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.

Join us to meet a wonderful, disability-friendly group of service providers that help with things like health screenings, diabetes management/prevention, primary healthcare access, mental health support, vaccines, advocacy, and more! All attendees can enjoy FREE tacos, and produce to take home. Bring your own bags!

Support meetings for Resource Parents & Foster Children ages 6 to 12. “We Are Loved” is dedicated to empowering & supporting foster youth by providing a safe and loving space where every foster child has the opportunity to flourish as we create an environment based on empathy, education, new experiences, and LOVE!

This webinar will provide valuable information to better prepare individuals and their families for their transition into adult life services. Topics will include the step-by-step transition process, Medicaid eligibility, support coordination, choosing the right support coordination agency, and much more!

Even though the program is offered in Elizabeth, the Respite program is available to all NJ children and young adults, 10 to 26 yrs old, struggling with an emotional or behavioral challenge.

Kids of all ages are invited to join us for hands-on learning including interacting with our live touch tank, painting shells, and learning about water quality!

Lead Poisoning Prevention, Education & Screenings for Kids St. Peters Church, 33 Throckmorton St, Freehold Collaboration of Monmouth CCYC, Neighborhood Connections to Health & Freehold Area Health Department

Learn how to keep a sustainable budget, how to save, and how to improve your credit.

Register for one of our upcoming VIRTUAL focus groups! Spanish support will be offered for people who need it. Gift cards will be provided to those who attend.

CentraState's LIVE LIFE WELL van will be at the Neptune Township Senior Center. Various services will be offered, including the Pfizer bivalent booster for eligible individuals. Individuals must have received their initial vaccine series or first booster at least two months prior to receiving the bivalent booster. No ID required

FREE and Open to everyone! FT, PT, Temporary Jobs! Internships! Everyone Welcomed! Handicapped Accessible! Free Parking! The 2023 Monmouth County Spring Job Fair will have early access for people with Disabilities and Veterans. from 10- 11 AM.

The focus of this workshop is to enhance knowledge of all child maltreatment professionals on LGBTQ+ youth and culture, statistics on adversity and trauma for these youth, entry points to child serving systems, and affirmative strategies that are considered best practice in the field. New Jersey. CEs approved to be provided by Rutgers University

Please join Jill Roth-Gutman, Esq. and Michelle T. Nuciglio, Esq. as they discuss the importance of guardianship, Power of attorney vs. guardianship, types of guardianship, does your child need a guardianship, how to file and fees associated, along with the SJLS Guardianship Project for Children & Children's SSI Project. There will be a Q&A at the end of the presentation! This webinar is free to attend and requires registration.

In this webinar we will address: Need for a statewide approach for prevention and early intervention services in schools /What  is NJ4S / Employing a Hub and Spoke Approach for Reach and Scalability / Tiered Supports and Services/ Addressing Demand and Capacity /Time Frame For Implementation / Q&A

Don't miss out on this important session!

Free Income Tax preparation provided by AARP Foundation/Tax-Aide Volunteers is available for simple Federal and New Jersey returns only. Locations  are in Shrewsbury, Wall, and Marlboro Twp.

This open mic is designed for collaborators and experimentalists alike, to try new things, and be open to different possibilities.  Join singer, songwriter, and band leader Whitney Kelly with her co-host Multi-Instrumentalist Andy Demos every Tuesday Night.

CancerCare is offering a free, 12-week live support group for older adults (65+) diagnosed with cancer in New Jersey who are receiving a form of active treatment (which may consist of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments, and/or advanced cancer treatment).

Assistance with Filing Your Taxes Online: If you're considering filing your taxes online this year, but need a computer with WiFi, or help navigating the website, the Eisner Lab is here to help! To schedule an appointment with our instructors in the Eisner Lab, call (732) 842-0690 X121 or email: [email protected]

Please join us for an informative session where attendees will hear from Women Leaders in the Governor's Office to learn about their roles in state government and how you can get involved. This event is geared towards youth, but we encourage anyone interested in learning more about the resources to attend! 

Join us to discuss strategies and tools to address critical health issues impacting the Hispanic Community, promote a culture of inclusion and diversity, and mitigate the structural barriers that lead to health disparities.   

So your child has been found eligible for services with the Division of Developmental Disabilities and they have a budget. Now what? Join us as we discuss the DOD budget and an overview of the different types of services the budget can be used to access.

Do you have an Assistive Technology question or suggestion? The microphone is all yours! The Community Living Education Project (CLEP) is excited to host FREE Assistive Technology 'Open Mic' webinars in collaboration with The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC). Specialists from ATAC will be available to address assistive technology questions for self-advocates, families, and professionals who support people with an intellectual/developmental disability. Join us to share resources with each other, and to brainstorm assistive technology solutions to better address your needs.

In easy-to-understand ‘bite size’ lunchtime conversations, we’ll show how to use these solutions in the home, the office, and in the community! Each 45-minute session will highlight one specific topic, demonstrate tools, and leave plenty of time to answer your questions.

Join South Jersey Legal Services for a webinar on Bankruptcy and Student Loans.

Please join SJLS and presenter, Robert Cooper, Esquire giving an overview of the treatment of student loans in bankruptcy. Will bankruptcy help? Can I discharge my student loans? Is there a hardship discharge? What would I have to show to receive a discharge? The webinar is free and requires registration.

Join us for a virtual discussion on the dangers of vaping, JUUL, and other tobacco products featuring, Robb Holladay. Robb Holladay is an internationally in-demand youth motivational speaker who presents to hundreds of thousands around the US and Canada. THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENT/CAREGIVER. YOUTH MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. *Este evento es solo en Inglés

This is free event to be held at Pennsauken High School. We are looking for vendors of community mental health/social/financial resources to register to attend the event and share their information.

So your child has been found eligible for services with the Division of Developmental Disabilities and they have a budget. Now what? Join us as we discuss the DOD budget and an overview of the different types of services the budget can be used to access.

Do you have an Assistive Technology question or suggestion? The microphone is all yours! The Community Living Education Project (CLEP) is excited to host FREE Assistive Technology 'Open Mic' webinars in collaboration with The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC).

Do you have an Assistive Technology question or suggestion? The microphone is all yours! The Community Living Education Project (CLEP) is excited to host FREE Assistive Technology 'Open Mic' webinars in collaboration with The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC).

The NJ Youth Transition Conference was created for youth ages 14-21+ who experience I/DD, their families and caregivers, and the professionals who serve them. The 3rd Annual NJYTC will help you to understand the key organizations & services that support people and families in the transition process.