CENTRAL JERSEY FAMILY HEALTH CONSORTIUM

?? Calling all maternal healthcare providers, advocates, and community leaders! Join us for New Jersey’s Statewide Perinatal Risk Assessment Forum to learn, connect, and collaborate on addressing perinatal substance use. ??? Date: Thurs, Jan 16, 2025 | 10–11 AM ?? Where: Online | FREE ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/dkTmBMeR ?? What You’ll Learn: ? Insights into the Perinatal Addictions Prevention Program (PAPP) ? Using the 4Ps Plus Substance Use Screen to promote better outcomes ? Tools, strategies, and resources for supporting pregnant individuals ?? Why This Matters: Together, we can improve outcomes for families and build a stronger, healthier New Jersey. #PerinatalCare #MaternalHealth #SubstanceUsePrevention #NJHealthcare #PerinatalAddiction #PerinatalAddictionPrevention #AddictionPrevention #PerinatalSubstanceUse #PerinatalSubstanceUsePrevention #CJFHC #PRA #4PsPlus #PerinatalRiskAssessment

?? Calling all families, employers, HR professionals, and advocates! Join CJFHC JD, IBCLC, New Jersey State Breastfeeding Coordinator Ellen Maughan for "Empowering Workplaces: Legal Protections and Best Practices for Pregnant & Breastfeeding Employees" ?? December 5, 2024 ? 12PM - 1:30PM ?? FREE - Register at https://lnkd.in/etM5f8Mv ?? You'll learn: ? Legal protections under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act & NJ Law Against Discrimination ? Barriers pregnant & breastfeeding employees face—and how to overcome them ? Best practices for meaningful accommodations to improve health outcomes & retention ? Community resources to support inclusive workplaces ?? Speakers include: Ellen Maughan, JD, IBCLC, NJ State Breastfeeding Coordinator at CJFHC Trish Perlmutter, Associate Director, DCR Jane Duncan, EEOC Program Coordinator

??? Keep every sleep safe and sound! ?? Discover free resources from the SIDS Center of NJ, including 1-minute PSAs and on-demand webinars, to help parents, grandparents, and caregivers create safe sleep environments for infants. Check out our latest blog post to learn more at https://lnkd.in/ee73c5qt! ???? #SafeSleep #SIDSAwareness #HealthyBabies #SIDSPrevention #ParentingTips #SIDS #SleepSafety #SUIDS

Didn't have time to get your vaccine? Not to worry! There's still plenty of dates left to get your free Flu & Covid-19 vaccines for the season! ???? The Mercer County Department of Public Health and Safety is offering free COVID-19 and flu vaccines for uninsured and underinsured adults throughout November! Protect yourself and your loved ones by staying up-to-date on these essential vaccines as we head into the winter months. ?? When: All November ?? Where: Mercer County vaccine clinics ?? Cost: FREE for eligible adults Let’s keep Mercer County safe and healthy! #MercerCountyVaccines #FluShot #COVID19Vaccine #HealthyCommunity

?? Join Connecting NJ for an empowering VIRTUAL session with Catholic Charities and Unity Square Community Services! ?? ?? Date: November 18, 2024 ?? Time: 10:00 AM ?? Register Here > https://lnkd.in/dqi3GXME Learn about Unity Square’s mission to amplify community voices and make real, positive changes. From resources for new moms to events at their community center, find out how these organizations uplift families and foster a just, compassionate society. ?? Don't miss this chance to connect with valuable resources for families! #ConnectingNJ #UnitySquare #CatholicCharities #CommunitySupport #MaternalHealth #FamilyHealth #CJFHC #SupportMoms #ParentingSupport #FamilySupport #SupportingParents #ChildHealth #InfantHealth #CommunityResources #OnlineEvents #VirtualEvents

?? Stay Protected This Season! ?? The Mercer County Department of Public Health and Safety is offering free COVID-19 and flu vaccines for uninsured and underinsured adults throughout November! Protect yourself and your loved ones by staying up-to-date on these essential vaccines as we head into the winter months. ?? When: All November ?? Where: Mercer County vaccine clinics ?? Cost: FREE for eligible adults Let’s keep Mercer County safe and healthy! #MercerCountyVaccines #FluShot #COVID19Vaccine #HealthyCommunity

?? Join Connecting NJ for an empowering VIRTUAL session with Catholic Charities and Unity Square Community Services! ?? ?? Date: November 18, 2024 ?? Time: 10:00 AM ?? Register Here > https://lnkd.in/dqi3GXME Learn about Unity Square’s mission to amplify community voices and make real, positive changes. From resources for new moms to events at their community center, find out how these organizations uplift families and foster a just, compassionate society. ?? Don't miss this chance to connect with valuable resources for families! #ConnectingNJ #UnitySquare #CatholicCharities #CommunitySupport #MaternalHealth #FamilyHealth #CJFHC #SupportMoms #ParentingSupport #FamilySupport #SupportingParents #ChildHealth #InfantHealth #CommunityResources #OnlineEvents #VirtualEvents

?? Exciting News! ?? Connecting NJ and partners recently joined Be Strong Families and the NJ Department of Children and Families for a transformative Parent Café training! This training empowers our teams to host safe, supportive spaces where parents and caregivers can connect, share, and build resilience. Stay tuned as we bring these Cafés to New Jersey communities in the new year! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ddRCsEYd ???? #ConnectingNJ #ParentCafe #FamilySupport #CommunityConnection #StrengtheningFamilies #FamilySupport #DCF #CJFHC #BeStrongFamilies #MaternalHealth #FamilyHealth

Time is running out for us to make a final push to get the SHINE Act passed in Congress. The SHINE for Autumn Act aims to address the alarming rates of stillbirth in the United States through enhanced data collection, research, education, and awareness. Call your reps today and urge them to act on this bill. Get your script and representative contact information at https://lnkd.in/eYeWGqVk . #SHINEforAutumnAct #PregnancyandInfantLossAwareness #StillbirthAwareness #StillbirthPrevention #MaternalHealth #MaternalHealthMatters #PrenatalCare

Join us for Connecting NJ's Postpartum Care Education Session! ?? November 14 ?10–11 AM ??Online! Register at https://lnkd.in/eSZQWUdN Led by Family Connects Nurse Lillian Dieudonne, this free virtual session will explore essential postpartum wellness tips, community resources, and support for new parents. ?? Gain insights into physical recovery, emotional health, and addressing postpartum challenges like fatigue, breastfeeding, and mental wellness. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and feel confident in postpartum care! Register today to reserve your spot! ???? #PostpartumCare #SupportingMothers #connectingNJ #MaternalHealth #SupportParents #PostpartumSupport #Postpartum #familyconnectsnj #lactation #Breastfeeding #maternalmentalhealth #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #postpartumlife #postpartumjourney #postpartumrecovery