Camden Healthy Start

09/08/2025

❓Are you or your colleagues interested in supporting children with asthma?

🫁Breathe Strong Camden County was designed with you in mind!

Reach out to our team to learn more about how you and your organization can play a role in asthma care and management.

📬Email us at ➡️ BreatheStrong@thecooperative.org

09/07/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month.

Create hope all around you by educating yourself about su***de prevention.

Learn the warning signs and risk factors for su***de, how to support someone considering su***de and familiarize yourself with .

📲The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides FREE and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

🌐Learn more by visiting the 988 Lifeline website ➡️ https://988lifeline.org/

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09/06/2025

The Cooperative is proud to support our partners at It Takes A Village Housing for their upcoming event, 'Diapers and Smiles.'

🗓️Saturday, September 20, 2025
🕰️10am-2pm
📍 Kroc Center - Camden, 1865 Harrison Ave, Camden, NJ 08105

This event, intended for parents and caregivers of children ages 1-3, will feature health resources, workshops and supplies.



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09/05/2025

🚼The Cooperative and its partners extend a warm invitation for new and expecting parents in Camden County to joins us for a Community Baby Shower.

🗓️Wednesday, September 10, 2025
🕰️11am-2pm
📍First Nazarene Baptist Church, 1500 South 8th Street, Camden
🌐Click on this link to register ➡️ https://bit.ly/4lcHscw

We'll have resources, presentations, raffle prizes, lunch and more!

We hope to see you there!



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09/04/2025

✏️Back to school isn’t just a return to books and homework—it’s a celebration of curiosity, growth and the promise that each day brings something new.

🎒Everyone at Camden Healthy Start is cheering you on and wishes all Camden students a happy and healthy 2025-2026 school year!

09/03/2025

The Cooperative is proud to co-host 'Doula Wellness Day.'

To celebrate the incredible work that Doulas do, we are hosting an evening of wellness/wellness activities, networking, food, fun and giveaways.

🗓️ Wednesday, September 17, 2025
🕰️6pm-9pm
📍The Cooperative, 808 Market, 3rd floor, Camden
🌐Click on this link to register ➡️ https://bit.ly/44ZucDc

09/02/2025

✏️It’s time to go back to school! If your child has asthma, don’t forget to pack these essentials:

☑️Asthma Action Plan
☑️Quick-relief inhaler
☑️Spacer
☑️Pens and pencils

🎒Be prepared for a healthy school year and make sure your child’s Asthma Action Plan is up to date for the new school year.

09/02/2025

Would you know if a loved one is having a serious pregnancy-related complication?

If you know what to look for, you could do more than just help.

You could help save a life.

🌐Learn the urgent maternal warning signs that need immediate care ➡️
https://bit.ly/3Va14UO

09/01/2025

🇺🇸Happy Labor Day, from all of us at Camden Healthy Start.

08/31/2025

International Overdose Awareness Day is recognized annually on August 31, and is aimed at ending overdose, remembering those who have died without stigma or judgement and acknowledging the pain of the loved ones left behind.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Lt. Governor Tahesha Way issued a proclamation that reads, in part, "August 31st is recognized in communities around the world as a day to remember individuals who were lost to drug overdose and to support their families and loved ones, and to galvanize action towards ending preventable overdose deaths."

The Cooperative and its subsidiary, Family Health Initiatives, are pleased to be part of a statewide commitment to increase awareness of, work to prevent and support efforts to mitigate the impact of overdoses on our communities.

📱If you or someone you know needs assistance, you can find 24/7 help by calling 1-844-REACHNJ (1-844-732-2465).

08/31/2025

💉🚌From our partners at Inspira Health - 'Back to School Health: A Vaccination and Illness Prevention Guide.'

🌐Click on this link for a few proactive steps you can take to help your child stay healthy and minimize the risk of spreading illness to others ➡️ https://bit.ly/4n4VZbE

📌Related content - 'Back‑to‑School Vaccines: Your Guide to Keeping Your Family Healthy' ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Hwy99F

This article provides a guide for caregivers on how to keep their children healthy during the school year by staying up to date with vaccinations, practicing good hygiene and recognizing common contagious illnesses. By taking these proactive steps, you can help ensure a safer and healthier environme...

08/30/2025

🚗☀️Every year, dozens of children are forgotten or left behind in the back seat of a car by a parent or caregiver.

🚗☀️Parked cars get hot, fast – and so do your children.

❗Always check the back seat before leaving your car.

✋Stop
👀Look
🔑Lock

08/16/2025

🚗☀️Parked cars get hot, fast – and so do your children.

❗Always check the back seat before leaving your car.

✋Stop
👀Look
🔑Lock

08/15/2025

Take Steps to Keep Your Lungs Healthy.

🔵Don't smoke or v**e. Avoid second and thirdhand smoke.
🔵Avoid air pollution.
🔵Use protective gear.
🔵Be physically active.
🔵Aim for a healthy weight.
🔵Get regular check-ups.
🔵Stay up to date on vaccinations.

🌐Learn more ➡️ https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/BreatheBetter

08/15/2025

The Cooperative is proud to support Lighthouse of Deliverance Gospel Church's Legacy of Light Block Party and Lunch Bag Giveaway.

🗓️Saturday, August 23, 2025
🕰️Noon
📍377 Blackwood-Clementon Road, Lindenwold, NJ 08021
🌐Click on this link to register for the event ➡️ https://bit.ly/44TTeUc

We hope to see you there!

08/15/2025

Registration is now OPEN for the New Jersey Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Family Voice Virtual Summit.

🗓Friday, September 5, 2025
🕰️ 6pm

and:

🗓Saturday, September 6, 2025
9:30am-1:30pm

🌐Click on this link to register ➡️ https://bit.ly/45EqIpP

This one-and-a-half-day virtual event from the New Jersey Department of Health, in partnership with Think Equity and The Collective Approach, brings together families, home visitors, community partners and advocates from across New Jersey. Together, participants will elevate the power of family voice in shaping maternal and early childhood health programs.

🌟 Why Attend?
✳️Hear inspiring stories and strategies from dynamic speakers and family leaders
✳️Connect with others passionate about family-centered services
✳️Discover how your voice can help shape meaningful policies and programs
✳️Enjoy participation incentives

🎁 Incentive Alert: All attendees will be entered to win one of ten $200 gift cards.

🗝 Don’t Miss the Keynote Address!
📅 Friday, September 5 at 6pm
📌 Registration is required — save your spot today!

Let’s come together to celebrate, uplift and empower the voices of families — the true heart of our work.

08/15/2025

The Cooperative is excited to announce the expansion of the Family Connects NJ program throughout South Jersey.

With the expansion comes new professional opportunities. So, we're now acceptation applications and we'd love to have you explore these opportunities and give thoughtful consideration to applying and being part of our amazing team.

The Cooperative will be hiring for the following positions:
✅Nurse Home Visitors
✅Nurse Supervisors
✅Program Support Specialists

🌐Visit The Cooperative's careers page to learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4lf5Eed

*️⃣More about the program:
Through Family Connects NJ, families can request a visit at home from a specially trained registered nurse to occur within the first two weeks after a newborn’s birth.

The Cooperative is proud to serve clients in Cumberland and Gloucester Counties - with Family Connects NJ expanding to all South Jersey counties in 2026.

All families have needs around the birth of a child, so Family Connects NJ is available to all New Jersey families welcoming a newborn – at absolutely no cost to the family. The service is also open to bereaved families, resource parents and adoptive parents.

🌐Get connected to Family Connects NJ ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bOsHcv.

08/14/2025

The Cooperative's Camden Healthy Start program is proud to present: 'Partnering With Confidence in the Birth Journey.'

This FREE training opportunity is open to all expecting fathers and support persons. The remaining sessions will be held:

🗓️Saturday, September 6, 2025
🗓️Saturday, October 8, 2025
🕰️ 10am-2pm
📍The Cooperative, 808 Market Street, 3rd Floor, Camden, New Jersey 08102

🌐Click on this link to register ➡️ https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=J6lxwPWr702eRYuUVPrSef37W6hCb0xOqjj9R1I1WqlUNE03MlpSSkhWRTZLMFdQV0JTRjdMVTY0MS4u&route=shorturl

Join us for an engaging and informative presentation and learn how to support your partner through the journey of pregnancy and delivery. Facilitated by the national birth justice organization, Ancient Song, this training will prepare you for your role as a supportive and confident birth partner.

📬For more information, email LaTina Gaines ➡️ LGaines@thecooperative.org or
📱Call/text ➡️ 609-828-7251.

08/14/2025

🦝 Live & Learn with Our Mascot Rinsey Raccoon: Why Fresh Air is Best!

In this episode of "Live & Learn with Rinsey Raccoon", Rinsey Raccoon learns about the dangers of cigarette and v**e smoke, highlighting how to***co use pollutes the air and harms lungs, hearts and even animals. Cigarette smoke contains thousands of harmful substances, and even flavored to***co products are not safe.

Learn about to***co dangers in a fun, kid-friendly way! This animated educational video is part of the Rinsey Raccoon series, designed to help children make healthy choices, understand the risks of ni****ne and avoid exposure to secondhand and thirdhand smoke.

For more information on the dangers of smoking, va**ng, and protecting your family, visit njquitline.org or call 1-866-NJ-STOPS to start your quit journey. If you are pregnant or live with a child aged 8 or younger, you can also contact Mom’s Quit Connection for Families at momsquit.com or 888-545-5191. To learn about other services the Cooperative offers, visit www.thecooperative.org.

To***co Free for a Healthy NJ, NJQuitline and Quit for Kids are programs of The Cooperative, funded by the New Jersey Department of Health.

Mom's Quit Connection for Families is a program of Family Health Initiatives, funded by the New Jersey Department of Health.

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08/14/2025

When fathers lead with love, presence and purpose — children flourish, families thrive and futures are built. It’s time to honor the calling of fatherhood.

The Camden Healthy Start Community Action Network (CAN) is proud to kick off something new in the community.

We invite all fathers and community organizations in Camden to come out and enjoy a complimentary breakfast as we unveil our new father involvement campaign, 'Dads in the Picture.'

🗓️Thursday, August 21, 2025
🕰️10 AM - 12 PM
📍Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront Philadelphia, 1 Penn Street, Camden

🆓This event is open to the public.
❗Registration is required.
🌐Click on this link to register ➡️ https://bit.ly/3H5GRLP

Isaiah Coleman, a husband, father, motivational speaker and founder of The ConnectED will be our guest speaker.

Learn how you can get involved in this new initiative and support and uplift fathers in the Camden community.

For more information, contact LaTina Gaines:
📱609-828-7251 or
📬 LGaines@thecooperative.org.

We hope to see you there as we celebrate fatherhood!

08/13/2025

The Cooperative, in collaboration with Rowan College at Burlington County, hosted a screening of the ProPublica documentary, 'Before a Breath,' for our professional partners in May. This film weaves together the stories of three mothers who lost children to stillbirth and are working to make pregnancy safer.

Inspired by ProPublica's groundbreaking reporting on the stillbirth crisis, which was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize, the film is a powerful story of pain and healing by showing how these mothers transformed their personal grief into a mission to improve maternal health and prevent future stillbirths.

A panel discussion with experts, advocates and community members, and the film’s director, Nadia Sussman, was held following the screening.

🎥For those who could not attend the screening, but wish to view 'Before a Breath,' you may watch the documentary at no cost by clicking on this link ➡️ https://bit.ly/4l2Ff3l

🌐For stillbirth resources for community members and providers, we invite you to visit New Jersey's Stillbirth Awareness and Prevention website ➡️
https://www.njstillbirth.org

08/13/2025

🚼❗️ Our partners at SIDS Center of New Jersey continue their 'Safe Infant Sleep from Birth to 1 Year' webinars this month, as we work together to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected infant deaths and expand the reach of safe infant sleep education.

🚼❗️All participants will receive a certificate of participation for this webinar as well as resources. Please register for a 1-hour webinar today!

🚼❗️In English - Safe Infant Sleep: Birth to 1 Year
🗓️Tuesday, August 19, 2025
🕰️1pm
🌐Link to virtual session ➡️ https://bit.ly/40ZLCgK

🚼❗En español - Sueño Seguro Desde el Nacimiento Hasta los 12 Meses
🗓️martes, 26 de agosto
🕰️1pm
🌐Enlace a la sesión virtual ➡️ https://bit.ly/4otzVcd

08/13/2025

✏️The Cooperative is proud to support the Annual Back to School Bash in Atlantic City.

🗓️Tuesday, August 19, 2025
🕰️12pm-2pm
📍Pennsylvania Avenue School, 201 Pennsylvania Avenue, Atlantic City

Let's get ready for the new school year together! This special, outdoor event will feature:
✅FREE back-to-school supplies
✅Games
✅Resources
✅Face painting
✅Snacks
✅DJ
✅And much more

We hope to see you there!



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