Back to Basics: Building Strong Foundations for Tomorrow's Bright Futures! Join us as we proudly present the Mary T. Napolitano Memorial Women in Child Care Empowerment Award & the Kay Gellert Annual Award to two outstanding providers in our community.   *Continental breakfast and … [Read more...]

FREE! The federal government estimates that nearly 37 million people in the United Stated live below the poverty line, with 9.7 percent of the New Jersey population and 6.6 percent of the Bergen County population among them. These numbers are based on the 2025 Federal Guidelines.   … [Read more...]

Do you provide care for a loved one or neighbor? Learn about services, support, and other helpful information. Featured speakers include: – Shavonda E. Sumter, President and CEO of Children’s Aid and Family Services, who will present “Avoiding Social Isolation” – Tess Tomasi, Information … [Read more...]

FREE! Through guided reflection, discussion, and practical exercises, you’ll learn how to harness these concepts. We will also be defining and nuancing these terms so as not to fall into the trap of toxic positivity. This workshop will adopt a trauma-informed approach and will aim to create a … [Read more...]

Fee: $45.00 This workshop, led by experts in immigration and child welfare law, will cover the latest on the new administration’s policies on immigration, their potential impacts on children and families, practical guidance to advise your clients, and proactive strategies that children and … [Read more...]

Join us for a live and interactive discussion with one of the leading voices in elder care policy that will provide insights into the complex world of aging services during this period of policy uncertainty. Howard Gleckman, a senior fellow at the Urban Institute and author of Caring for Our Parents … [Read more...]

Fee: $21 Substance abuse in the older adult is a hidden epidemic in the United States. Many factors come into play to render them at risk. Participant will learn how to identify at-risk older adults and what treatment protocols exist to help them. … [Read more...]

Join Suzanne Scheer and Pamela Mills as we discuss putting together your care team when assisting an older adult to age in place. Presentation will include a review of levels of care, necessary preparation for aging in place, caregiver burden and the financial requirements for caregiving. Open … [Read more...]

Fee: $23 Countless ethical dilemmas arise when dealing with patients at end stage of Alzheimer's disease.  What are the best practices when families are pursuing curative care when palliative care is called for?  What happens when the patient does not have advance directives?  How do you best … [Read more...]

Join us for a live & interactive discussion with Tryn Rose Seley the author of 15 Minutes of Fame: One Photo Does Wonders To Bring You Both Back to Solid Ground With a unique perspective on how a single photo can spark memories and foster connection, Tryn will share insights from her book and … [Read more...]