The mission of Family Based Services Association of New Jersey (FBSANJ) is to support, educate and advocate on behalf of Monmouth County Families who have children with emotional, behavioral and mental health needs. As part of our mission, we also serve families who have children with co- occurring behavioral challenges and developmental delays and/or difficulties related to substance use. FBSANJ is the Family Support Organization (FSO) of Monmouth County and is a system partner within the New Jersey Children’s System of Care (NJCSOC), which focuses on family strength and utilization of community resources. We are a family-led and community based agency whose mission is to provide support, education and advocacy to families and caregivers. During the course of the year, we run programs open to the entire community. Topics are suggested by caregivers and staff and are meant to enhance a family’s ability to tackle difficult issues surrounding the lives of our families. We are always interested in suggestions for future workshops & discussion groups, so please don’t hesitate to share your ideas!
*Support…
We support parents and caregivers. Our culturally competent family support partners have "walked the walk" of our families and are thus uniquely positioned to help each family understand and find hope in spite of their difficult situations. We help families identify goals and benchmarks that will lead to a better, more fulfilling life for their children and entire family. We can assist families at critical times such as making referrals to Perform Care to enter the Children's System of Care, crisis units at hospitals, and at school-based meetings.
*Educate…
We educate parents and caregivers regarding their rights and responsibilities as parents. Our staff mentors parents on the specific challenges their children and family are experiencing and helps them learn about options available in their local communities.
*Advocate…
We advocate on behalf of and for parents and caregivers. Our staff helps families practice the advocacy skills that will empower a family to identify the services they need to ensure healing and success. On a more global level, we encourage and provide opportunities to interested families to speak publicly about their journeys to various levels of elected officials, government agencies and local organizations, to advocate for their families and community.
