This year's conference theme, “Layered Vulnerabilities,” focuses on the young people whose identity or history challenges mainstream perception and policy around CSEC. Some of these populations include youth in the child welfare system, young people who identify as LGBTQ, children with intellectual … [Read more...]

Intergenerational shared sites make common sense. Using spaces and places to connect generations reduces social isolation, creates livable communities and positively impacting people's lives. Join Generations United and The Eisner Foundation to learn how public policies, including the Older … [Read more...]

Join Us For This FREE Workshop!  Whether you’re new to special education or have been involved for a while, this workshop is for you.  This presentation provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs under the Individuals with … [Read more...]

Presentation is free to attend, but registration is requested by August 29th. A light lunch will be provided. This presentation focuses on the critical but limited role agencies have in the suicide prevention process with emphasis on the following:  Empowering youth agency staff and volunteers … [Read more...]

PRIDE MODEL OF PRACTICE to Develop and Support Resource (Foster and Adoptive) Parents as Team Members in Child Protection and Trauma-Informed Care of Children What is PRIDE?  Parent Resources for Information, Development, and Education (PRIDE) is a “model of practice” to help ensure that staff who … [Read more...]

An activity based counseling group for children ages 7-9 The group will meet for eight sessions on Thursdays September 26, 2019 - November 21, 2019 (not October 31st) Group Goals: Improve skills in self-regulation and using effective coping strategies Identify personal stress responses … [Read more...]

FREE!  Registration due by September 11, 2019 Someone you know could be experiencing a mental illness or crisis. You can help them.  You are more likely to encounter someone — friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, or member of the community — in an emotional or mental crisis than someone … [Read more...]

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in … [Read more...]

HMI: NJ provides programs for LGBTQIA + youth ages 13-21 in NJ.  We provide a safe and supportive environment to youth through individual counseling and groups focused on healthy relationships, sexual health, life skills, health & wellness, arts & culture transgender support and LGBTQ … [Read more...]

PFSA’s PA Child Abuse Prevention Symposium will feature nationally acclaimed speakers who are experts in child abuse prevention. Presentations will include a variety of topics that are relevant to professionals and organizations that provide programs to children, to include how to keep children … [Read more...]