Teen Speak NJ, a statewide resource for parents, caregivers, and professionals to engage in essential conversations with teens, has launched its new website. Funded by the New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Family Health Services, Child and Adolescent Health Program, it is maintained by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey.
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Hudson Gives: Partnering for Safe, Respectful Births and Thriving Families
This month, we are thrilled to participate in Hudson Gives, an online giving day on Thursday, May 14, benefiting nonprofits in Hudson County, New Jersey. With our new headquarters in Hudson County (Secaucus), we are excited to join the 8th year of this annual Hudson Chamber Foundation initiative alongside so many wonderful nonprofits making an impact in the region. We invite you to support our work not only in Hudson County but across our eight-county northern New Jersey service area by donating through Hudson Gives from now until May 21 at 6 PM, with the official giving day on May 14.
NJ Students Named Winners in Statewide Vaccine Awareness Contest
The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey (Partnership), in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), announced the winning submissions for the 14th annual Protect Me With 3+ vaccine awareness contest during an awards ceremony at the RWJ Conference Center in Hamilton Township last night.
Celebrating Spring and Shared Purpose at our 2026 Spring Soiree
On Wednesday, April 29, we hosted The Spring Soiree at The Westmount Country Club, bringing together community leaders, healthcare advocates, and passionate supporters of maternal and child health. The celebratory evening highlighted the theme of shared purpose, underscoring that it takes all of us – our different skills, passions, and ideas – working together to advance maternal and child health outcomes. We are grateful to everyone who joined us, to our sponsors, our supporters, and our community, and we look forward to what we will accomplish together. This year’s Spring Soirée honored Charles R. Casser (Spirit Award), Shirley Harris (Impact Award), Jennifer Gomes-Lemon (Catalyst Award), and Sanofi (Excellence Award).
Honoring Black Maternal Health Week Together
For the fourth year in a row, we kicked off Black Maternal Health Week by partnering with the Montclair Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta for their annual Strong Starts Community Baby Shower. Nearly 100 new and expectant moms attended the joyous celebration in Newark last weekend.
Cutting the Ribbon on the Partnership’s New Secaucus Headquarters
We celebrated the opening of our new Secaucus headquarters with a ribbon-cutting and open house on Thursday, March 19. With support from the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce, community members and leaders, including Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli, partner organizations, supporters, and staff, the Partnership marked this exciting milestone.
