New Jersey Parents Caucus

New Jersey Parents Caucus Helping Parents Help Their Children By 1996 the members increased steadily. Members sat on advisory groups and supported other parents by phone.

In 1990 a small group of concerned parents formed an action committee to effect policy changes concerning the delivery of services to New Jersey's families and children with severe emotional and behavioral needs. They expanded to include families as far south as Cape May County and as far north as Sussex County. New Jersey Parents' Caucus have held focus groups around the state and heard the stories of many diverse families. In 1998 the New Jersey Parents' Caucus joined with other children's advocacy groups to make policy that could directly impact the lives of these families and children. The "Children and Family Workgroup" also presented testimony about the children's mental health system to Committees in the State Senate and Assembly and elsewhere. A "Children's Summit" was held in the Assembly Chamber and raised broad issues about children. The Governor's office directed the Parents' Caucus to translate ten points of their policy initiative into ten action steps. On January 24th, 2000, New Jersey's Governor announced the new Children's System of Care Initiative. Over the past few years, the Initiative was renamed The Partnership For Children, and finally the Division of Child Behavioral Health Services. We were proud to introduce New Jersey's first three family support organizations under the Governor's Partnership For Children:
- The Family Support Organization of Burlington County.
- Family-Based Services Association of NJ located in Monmouth County.
- Family Support Organization of Union County, Family Support Organization of Mercer County, Family Support Organization of Bergen County, Family Support Organization of Cape May/Atlantic Counties, and the Family Support Organization of Hudson County. As of 2006, all of the counties in the state of New Jersey have funded family support organizations. The New Jersey Parents' Caucus has worked in partnership with family organizations , policymakers, advocacy organizations, government entities and a host of other organizations throughout the country to provide community education, training, advocacy, support, and information resources and referrals to parents, caregivers and young adults raising children with mental health, emotional, behavioral, and substance use challenges throughout the state of New Jersey.

08/27/2025

Graduates of Professional Parents Advocacy Training

08/27/2025

Parent Talk

Register for our Professional Parent Advocacy Training , which is now offered on weekday night and Saturdays.
06/15/2025

Register for our Professional Parent Advocacy Training , which is now offered on weekday night and Saturdays.

Parents, caregivers, and family members. Join us on Saturday to strengthen your knowledge of the systems that serve your...
05/30/2025

Parents, caregivers, and family members. Join us on Saturday to strengthen your knowledge of the systems that serve your children and family. Learn how to become a better advocate for your child in your community. Join us via Zoom or in New Brunswick. Call or email to receive your Zoom link And registration information.

So sorry. We forgot to include that the training is available via Zoom on the flyer. Here is the new flyer and you will ...
05/22/2025

So sorry. We forgot to include that the training is available via Zoom on the flyer. Here is the new flyer and you will receive your Zoom link and password upon registration. See you soon.

Register register! Last free Professional Parent Advocacy Training before the summer. Get empowered and receive your cer...
05/17/2025

Register register! Last free Professional Parent Advocacy Training before the summer. Get empowered and receive your certification.

04/17/2025

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04/06/2025

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