INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP - ACCESSING WEB RESOURCES - VIA ZOOM
2025-10-17 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NJ
Join the Unity FSC for an informative workshop on the various websites and resources available at your fingertips. This workshop will provide you with a virtual tour that shows you how to navigate the web and find exactly what you are looking for.

FATHER FOCUSED - PAINTING WITH DAD - IN PERSON EVENT
2025-10-20 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
Join us for a free in-person Father-focused workshop. Each dad or father figure will have the opportunity to enjoy some one-on-one time with their children, bond over laughs, and create some great artwork. All supplies will be provided.

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY - DECORATE HALLOWEEN CUPCAKES AND COOKIES - IN PERSON EVENT
2025-10-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
Join Unity FSC for a free in-person workshop where the students will have the opportunity to decorate their own Halloween cupcakes and cookies.

HOOKED ON HEALING - CROCHET SERIES IN PERSON EVENT IN COLLABORATION WITH RUTGERS NEW JERSEY MEDICAL OFFICE OF PRIMARY CARE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT-
2025-10-22 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
Learn to Crochet in a fun and welcoming group! Whether you’re a beginner or a skilled crafter, these sessions are a great way to relax, make friends, and share stories in a supportive space. We’ll also talk about health and wellness while we work on our projects. Come hang out, create, and heal together- one stitch at a time! NO COST, ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.
Two (2) sessions at 5 PM, October 22nd and January 28, 2026

INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP- EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY PART 2 - VIA ZOOM
2025-10-23 16:00 - 17:00 | NJ
Read to me from 0 to 3! Talk, Sing, Read, and Play! Right from birth, babies are listening, looking, and learning. Expecting parents, parents, and caregivers of children (0-3 years) are welcome to register and join our FREE workshop. Workshop includes: Leap Frog, notebook, flashcards, board books, program packet & puzzles **Attend BOTH the workshop and follow up and receive a $25 gift card** For Essex County Residents

Circle of Hope Virtual Support Group for Mothers of Color
2025-10-27 15:00 - 16:00 | NJ
This virtual support group is open to mothers of color with babies up to one year old residing in the following New Jersey counties: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren.
This group is online and free of charge.
Once you register, you will receive a reminder call or text from the support group facilitator 24 hours before the group as a reminder.

Hope for Mothers Virtual Support Group
2025-10-28 13:00 - 14:00 | NJ
This virtual support group is open to new moms with babies up to one year old residing in the following New Jersey counties: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren.

This group is online and free of charge.

Once you register, you will receive a reminder call or text from the support group facilitator 24 hours before the group as a reminder.

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY - HALLOWEEN ARTS AND CRAFTS IN PERSON EVENT
2025-10-28 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
Join the Unity FSC for a fun in -person activity where children will be able to get creative and make fun Halloween arts and crafts.

Esperanza para las Madres Grupo de Apoyo Virtual
2025-10-29 10:00 - 11:00 | NJ
Este grupo de apoyo es un espacio seguro para embarazadas y madres primerizas con bebés menores hasta un año de edad que residen en los condados de New Jersey: Morris, Sussex, Union, Warren, Hudson, Passaic, Bergen y Essex.
Este grupo es virtual y gratuito.
Una vez que se registre, recibirá una llamada de recordatorio o un mensaje de texto del facilitador del grupo de apoyo 24 horas antes del grupo como recordatorio.

PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD - IN PERSON EVENT
2025-10-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
CALLING ALL parents, community organizations, residents, and community members to join. We want to allow you to share your recommendations about fun and informative programs you would like to see in the future.

Pregnancy and New Moms Virtual Support Group
2025-10-30 12:00 - 13:00 | NJ
This virtual support group provides a safe space for pregnant and new moms with babies up to one year old residing in the following New Jersey counties: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren.
This group is online and free of charge.
Once you register, you will receive a reminder call or text from the support group facilitator 24 hours before the group as a reminder.

FATHER FOCUSED LEGOS FUN IN PERSON EVENT
2025-11-03 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
Join us for a free in-person Father-focused workshop. Each Dad/father figure will get the opportunity to enjoy some one-on-one time with their children, bond over laughs, and get creative and build different artworks using Lego blocks while chatting and having snacks.

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY DIY FIDGET TOYS IN PERSON
2025-11-04 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
Join us at the Unity Family Success Center for a fun in-person activity where children can create their own fidget toys like stress balls.

INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP SELF CARE IMPORTANCE
2025-11-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
The Unity Family Success Center is hosting an informative workshop on the importance of self-care. Attend from beginning to end for a chance to win a gift basket.

Skills Day for Perinatal Visiting Nurses
2025-11-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Secaucus, 150 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, United States
This program will review the basic essentials of conducting a home visit for birthing parents and newborns. Topics will include steps of conducting a home visit safely, maternal and newborn assessment, infant feeding challenges, addressing emergencies, and community resources and referrals. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, engage in discussions, and learn from one another.
Target Audience
Perinatal Visiting Nurses
Learning Outcome
At the conclusion of the program, participants will report an increase in knowledge and skill to effectively and safely conduct perinatal home visits.
Disclosure/Commercial Support
The planners and speakers do not have any conflicts of interest to report for this activity. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours
This program has been awarded 6.0 contact hours.
The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. P194-4/26-29
Approval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/ displayed in conjunction with the educational activity.
Successful Completion
To receive contact hours for participating in the continuing education program, the registrant must sign in, attend the entire program, and complete and submit an evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed within two weeks of the program.
Cost
$125. Ticket price includes nursing contact hours and lunch. Contact ProfEd@pmch.org for scholarship opportunities.

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY FAMILY GAME NIGHT IN PERSON
2025-11-11 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
The Unity Family Success Center is hosting a family game night. Join us in playing board games and have a chance to win a prize.

JOB READINESS RESUME ASSISTANCE IN PERSON
2025-11-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
Join the Unity FSC for resume assistance that helps get you on the right track to landing that job.

INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP WORLD DIABETES PREVENTION PRESENTATION VIA ZOOM
2025-11-14 16:00 - 17:00 | NJ
November 14th is World Diabetes Day. The Unity Family Success Center will be hosting a virtual presentation on Zoom to go over what diabetes is and how to prevent it.

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY THANKSGIVING SCRAPBOOK CRAFTS
2025-11-18 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
Join us at the Unity Family Success Center for a fun in-person activity, getting creative in making scrapbook crafts for Thanksgiving.

AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course
2025-11-21 08:00 - 16:00 | Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Center for Clinical Impact, 150 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, United States
This course addresses principles of fetal heart monitoring and may be used as a knowledge assessment tool to validate the comprehension of experienced perinatal clinicians.
**SPACE IS LIMITED**
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Click HERE to register

Protecting our Future: Understanding Pediatric Vaccines
2025-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | https://pmch.org/event/protecting-our-future/
Vaccines have saved an estimated 150 million lives over the past 50 years; however, parents today are exposed to conflicting messages on the efficacy, safety, and purpose of pediatric vaccination. Please join us for a talk on the core pediatric vaccines, including a brief overview of vaccine mechanisms, a discussion of vaccine-preventable illnesses, and how to recognize vaccine-related adverse events. Finally, we will review vaccine hesitancy in parents and discuss evidence-based strategies for navigating this evolving challenge in pediatric healthcare.
Presenters: Uzma Hasan, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Rutgers NJ Medical School; Division Director, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Shivani Patel, MBBS, PGY2, Pediatrics, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, and Rohan Hublikar, B.S, MS4, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Target Audience: Nurses, Physicians, Community Health Workers, Health Educators
Learning Outcome: At the conclusion of the program, participants will report an increase in knowledge related to pediatric vaccines and intent to include information learned into practice.
Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: This program has been awarded 1.0 contact hours.
The Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Provider Number: P194-3/23-26. Approval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity.
Successful Completion: To receive contact hours for attending the live continuing education program, the registrant must sign in for the meeting, attend the entire presentation (as defined by at least 80%), and complete and submit an evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed within two weeks of the live program.
Disclosure/Commercial Support: None of the speakers or planners have relevant financial relationships to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Cost: This program is free, but registration is required.
Registration: Click Here to register
Questions?: Contact Tyeisha James at tjames@pmch.org and/or Leanne Loewenthal at ymercedes@pmch.org

Trauma-Informed Care in Birth for Patients and Providers
2025-12-04 13:00 - 14:00 | https://pmch.org/event/trauma-informed-care-in-birth-for-patients-and-providers/
This one hour live virtual program will explore the critical concepts of trauma-informed care and their application in healthcare settings. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how trauma affects patients and providers and learn practical strategies to enhance patient care while safeguarding their own well-being. Considerations for an interdisciplinary care team will be provided. Participants will leave the training having a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care principles and their application in clinical practice.
Presenter: Kara Kushnir, LCSW, PMH-C, is the Founder and Clinical Director of A Work of Heart Counseling in Allendale & Oradell, NJ, and Chair of Postpartum Support International NJ. She has been practicing as a psychotherapist for over a decade and practices with survivors of trauma in the perinatal period, including birth trauma, NICU stays, infant loss, and stillbirth.
Target Audience: Perinatal nurses, counselors, social workers, and other support staff.
Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: This program has been awarded 1.0 contact hours. The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. P194-3/23-26
Approval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity.
Social Work Continuing Education: This course, Trauma-Informed Care in Birth for Patients & Providers, Approval #11182024-295, provided by A Work of Heart Counseling is approved for continuing education by the New Jersey Social Work Continuing Education Approval Collaborative, which is administered by NASWNJ. CE Approval Collaborative Approval Period: Monday, November 18, 2024 through August 31, 2026. New Jersey social workers will receive 1 Clinical CE credits for participating in this course.
Other: This program is approved by PSI for PMH-C Renewal
Learning Outcome: At the conclusion of the program, the participants will be able to:
1.Demonstrate an understanding of trauma-informed care principles and their application in clinical practice.
2.Assess the impact of trauma on patients and providers and recognize potential signs of trauma.
3. Apply trauma-informed communication and care strategies in interdisciplinary healthcare settings.
Disclosure/Commercial Support: The planners and speakers do not have any conflicts of interest to report for this activity. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Successful Completion: To receive contact hours for attending this program, the registrant must complete the pre-test, sign in, attend the entire presentation, and complete and submit a post-test and evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed within two weeks of the live program.
Questions?: Contact Tyeisha James at tjames@pmch.org and/or Yessenia Mercedes at ymercedes@pmch.org

Perinatal and Infant Loss Virtual Support Group
2026-01-08 19:30 - 20:30 | NJ
If you’re interested in learning more about our program or support group offerings, please reach out to Yessenia Mercedes, the perinatal and infant loss group facilitator. You can reach her directly at 862-281-3718 or email via ymercedes@pmch.org.

Basic Life Support Certification Course
2026-01-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Secaucus, 150 Meadowlands Parkway Suite 401, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, United States
Instructor: Tyeisha A. James, MSN, RNC-MNN, CNL
Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare professionals trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality CPR, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED.
Target Audience: The BLS Course from the American Heart Association is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.
Course Components:

High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
Important early use of an AED
Effective ventilations using a barrier device
Importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR
Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

Empowering Care: HPV Strategies for Health Leaders
2026-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2-q5KcxMSvWRssNidFcs3A?_x_zm_rtaid=RSCMf9U9Tk6Lrum6C5o3Bg.1765469109630.f7c2227e259041318986ba4edd870762&_x_zm_rhtaid=730#/registration
Join us for an informative webinar on HPV, presented by the Partnership in collaboration with Fidelis Care. Together, we’re empowering health professionals with the knowledge and tools to protect futures and strengthen community wellness.
Dr. Noa’a Shimoni is a family physician on faculty at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School who focuses on student health and population health initiatives at Rutgers University. Together they’ve been working on an HPV initiative they’re here to share with us today.

January Doula Dialogues - More Than Maternity: Empowering Young Parents
2026-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Secaucus, 150 Meadowlands Parkway Suite 401, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, United States
Presenter: Juwana Montgomery, Full-Spectrum Doula, CBE, CLC, CFPW, PCHW
Join us this month as Juwana Montgomery leads a conversation on supporting adolescent families with compassion and confidence. Whether you work with teens regularly or are looking to deepen your understanding, come connect, learn, and strengthen your practice in community.

Ticket price includes light refreshments.

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY MY PARENT, MY HERO IN PERSON EVENT
2026-02-03 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
Join the Unity Family Success Center for our Parent Leadership Month (PLM) event: My Parent, My Hero. We’re kicking off PLM with a small award ceremony for you, the parent/guardian. Your child(ren) will get the chance to make cards, rewards, and show tokens of appreciation to showcase how great you are! This event will help parents identify their roles as leaders within their families and communities, recognizing their achievements, and while having the children give thanks for all they have done.
*Parents, guardians, and role models are all welcome.

PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOP UNDERSTANDING MY CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT VIA ZOOM
2026-02-05 16:00 - 17:00 | NJ
For this virtual workshop, parents will be learning about the foundational stages of their children’s cognitive, physical, and emotional development and milestones, while also learning how to navigate age-appropriate behaviors and activities that promote growth.

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY BE MY VALENTINE IN PERSON EVENT
2026-02-10 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, join the Unity Family Success Center for our Valentine’s Day event, where we’ll make jewelry and cards for our loved ones.
