Fee: $30.00 You’re invited to join our first-ever Virtual Book Club!  This group will be co-facilitated by Michelle Sarao, and Yvonne Brown, Social Work interns at Spence-Chapin. Michelle is a domestic adoptee and parent; Yvonne is an adoptive parent. Over the course of 3 months we will … [Read more...]

Fee: $30.00 You’re invited to join our first-ever Virtual Book Club!  This group will be co-facilitated by Michelle Sarao, and Yvonne Brown, Social Work interns at Spence-Chapin. Michelle is a domestic adoptee and parent; Yvonne is an adoptive parent. Over the course of 3 months we will … [Read more...]

FREE! You never know when an emergency will arise, but you can be prepared. In this Medicare Minute, we’ll discuss Medicare’s coverage of emergency and urgently needed care—from ambulances, emergency room services, and when you travel. … [Read more...]

FREE! Are your out-of-pocket costs adding up every time you go to the doctor? You may want to learn about Medigaps—the supplemental insurance policies that work with Original Medicare. During this Medicare Minute, you will learn the basics of Medigaps, when you can purchase one, and how they … [Read more...]

FREE! Boys who have been adopted or in foster care are complex individuals whose behaviors often represent unseen grief, identity navigation, and resilience. Dr. Adam Anthony presents his personal narrative and practical guidance to help us better understand and care for them. This session … [Read more...]

Fos­ter care is a tem­po­rary liv­ing sit­u­a­tion for chil­dren whose par­ents can­not take care of them. The U.S. fos­ter sys­tem, which served more than 360,000 kids in 2023, is designed to pro­vide imme­di­ate safe­ty, care and sup­port for chil­dren and youth who have been removed from … [Read more...]

This 90-minute training empowers investigators to approach sensitive interviews with a trauma-informed lens, ensuring empathy and accuracy in data collection. Participants will explore the neurobiological impacts of trauma, effective communication strategies, and how to mitigate memory contamination … [Read more...]

FREE! Expert in Child Abuse & Neglect Lecture Series: February 2026 State of the Art: From Prevention to Healing: Evidence-based Pediatric Healthcare for Youth at Higher Risk for or Affected by Sex Trafficking. Description: This training content is an exploration of the most recent … [Read more...]

Do you have a high school student with an intellectual or developmental disability who will need support after graduation? Caregivers of New Jersey is a DDD-approved Support Coordination provider. We know the transition out of high school can feel overwhelming, and we are here to help your family … [Read more...]

Helping Children Heal from Sexual Abuse is a Free, virtual Parent Support Group for adoptive, foster, or kinship families raising children who have previously suffered sexual abuses. WHEN: Scheduled to meet monthly on the third Tuesday at 7 PM WHERE: Exclusively in the in the AFFCNY.Network … [Read more...]