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PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY CHOCOLATE FILLED GAMES DAY IN PERSON EVENT
2025-09-16 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
To celebrate International Chocolate Day, the Unity Family Success Center will be holding a game day filled with chocolate. We will be playing two fun and exciting games with different kinds of chocolates, and each kid will get to bring home several chocolates.

INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS PRESENTATION VIA ZOOM
2025-09-17 16:00 - 17:00
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The Unity Family Success Center will be hosting an information session on Zoom to spread knowledge about ovarian cancer, its causes and symptoms, and what should be done to prevent it or catch it early.

INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP CHILDHOOD OBESITY AWARENESS PRESENTATION VIA ZOOM
2025-09-18 16:00 - 17:00
Since September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, the Unity Family Success Center will be hosting an online informational session on Zoom that will go over what childhood obesity is, its implications, prevention techniques, etc.

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY LET'S READ PICTURE BOOKS IN PERSON EVENT
2025-09-23 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 a fun in-person activity celebrating National Open the Magic Day! We will be reading interesting picture books out loud for the kids and they can join along or just listen while following the pictures.

Pitfalls in Perinatal Care: EFM, Oxytocin Use, & Risk Management for Physicians, Midwives, & Nurses
2025-09-25 07:30 - 16:00 | Montclair State University Conference Center, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043, United States
Join us on September 25, 2025, at Montclair State University for this exciting full-day conference – Pitfalls in Perinatal Care: EFM, Oxytocin Use & Risk Management for Physicians, Midwives, & Nurses – featuring risk management expert Lisa Miller, CNM, JD.
In our evolving healthcare landscape, managing risk and reducing liability in obstetric care is more critical than ever. That’s why we’re hosting a full-day, in-person conference specifically for obstetricians, midwives, labor and delivery nurses, medical & nursing students, hospital risk management specialists, and hospital leaders. It’s all about sharing practical, evidence-based tools to reduce risk and enhance safety in perinatal care.
What You’ll Gain:
This immersive event will equip you and your team with tools and insights to:

Identify common liability issues in perinatal care
Apply standardized, evidence-based approaches to interpreting intrapartum electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)
Understand the relationship between uterine activity and fetal oxygenation
Utilize NICHD terminology and key principles to interpret FHR tracings
Strengthen documentation practices to support legal defensibility

Special Feature: Mock Deposition! Experience a live mock deposition that demonstrates how clinical documentation and communication can impact legal outcomes. This interactive session will provide invaluable insights into the legal process and how to prepare for it.
Lisa Miller, CNM, JD, is the founder of Perinatal Risk Management and Education Services. With over 40 years of experience as an attorney and a certified nurse-midwife, Lisa brings a uniquely powerful perspective on the intersection of clinical care and liability. A former Assistant Professor at Northwestern University Medical School, she is widely published in the areas of EFM, obstetrics, and patient safety. Learn more about her work here.
Review continuing education and disclosure information here.
Whether you’re on the front lines of labor and delivery or managing systems and policies, this conference offers a unique opportunity to align your team around best practices that improve outcomes and reduce risk. We have attendees fly in from across the country to attend, so get your spot before it fills up!
Questions? Email ProfEd@pmch.org
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INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY 2ND PART OF SERIES VIA ZOOM
2025-09-25 16:00 - 17:00
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

PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE IN PERSON EVENT
2025-09-29 15:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Lost Hopes & Dreams: New Jersey's Perinatal Bereavement Training for Community Health
2025-09-30 09:00 - 14:30 | Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Irvington, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
This program is SOLD OUT. Please email ProfEd@pmch.org to be placed on the waiting list.
Please note – this program is intended for those working in the community setting. Healthcare professionals working in the inpatient setting may find more value in our October 9th training specific for the inpatient setting.
This training is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals in the community setting who provide care and support to New Jersey families experiencing perinatal loss.
After attending this program, participants will be able to:

Define the five types of perinatal loss
Implement communication skills with parents and family members
Explain the ethical dilemmas that can occur with deaths in the NICU
Explain best practice for supporting families with pregnancy after loss
Summarize the documentation required for final disposition
Describe the steps of memory making for families
Develop tools for staff and parent follow-up
State the essential components of discharge education

Target Audience
Perinatal Community Nurses, Doulas, Community Health Workers
Learning Outcome
After attending the program, 85% of attendees will report an increase in knowledge and skill to be able to effectively care for families who experience perinatal loss.
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 4.5 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
This program is provided by The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey and jointly provided by Central Jersey Family Health Consortium and Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative
Approval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, Central Jersey Family Health Consortium, Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/ displayed in conjunction with the educational activity.
Successful Completion
To receive contact hours/CEs for participating in the continuing education program, the participant must be registered, attend the entire program, and complete and submit an online evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed within two weeks of the program.
Agenda

Welcome & Introductions
Types of Perinatal Loss
New Jersey Statutes and Legislative Mandates Relating to Perinatal Loss
Communication with Mothers/Parents; Support for Fathers & Family Members
Loss in the NICU; Ethics/Periviability
Pregnancy & Birth After Loss
Spiritual Support/Multicultural Needs, Values; Memory Making/Photography
Lunch
Creation of a Staff Resource Book/Packets for Parents/ Helpful Hints for Paperwork; Electronic Documentation
Discharge Education
Care for the Caregiver; Support with Patient Assignments
Parent Panel/ Debrief from Parent Panel
Evaluation

Cost
This program is offered at no cost to you. Ticket covers full conference, lunch, and continuing education credits.

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY MAKE YOUR OWN PAPER BOATS IN PERSON EVENT
2025-09-30 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
To celebrate World Maritime Day, join the Unity FSC for a fun in-person activity where children will be given lessons on how to build different kinds of paper boats. Children will have the option of choosing from many different colors of paper.

AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course
2025-10-03 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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PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY - BUILD YOUR OWN DREAM HOUSE IN PERSON EVENT
2025-10-07 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 a fun parent and child arts and craft activity. To celebrate World Architecture Day, kids will have the fun and exciting opportunity to draw their dream houses with several art supplies provided.

Lost Hopes & Dreams: New Jersey's Perinatal Bereavement Training
2025-10-09 09:00 - 17:00 | St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ
This program is SOLD OUT. Please email ProfEd@pmch.org to be placed on the waiting list.

This full-day training is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals who provide care and support to New Jersey families experiencing perinatal loss.
After attending this program, participants will be able to:

Define the five types of perinatal loss
Implement communication skills with parents and family members
Explain the ethical dilemmas that can occur with deaths in the NICU
Explain best practice for supporting families with pregnancy after loss
Summarize the documentation required for final disposition
Describe the steps of memory making for families
Develop tools for staff and parent follow-up
State the essential components of discharge education

Target Audience
Inpatient Perinatal Nurses, Emergency Department and OR Nurses, Social Workers, Physicians, Midwives
Learning Outcome
After attending the program, 85% of attendees will report an increase in knowledge and skill to be able to effectively care for families who experience perinatal loss.
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 7.0 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
This program is provided by The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey and jointly provided by Central Jersey Family Health Consortium and Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative
Approval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, Central Jersey Family Health Consortium, Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/ displayed in conjunction with the educational activity.
Social Workers
This course has been approved for 3 Generalist Social Work CE credits through ASWB ACE.
Successful Completion
To receive contact hours/CEs for participating in the continuing education program, the participant must be registered, attend the entire program, and complete and submit an online evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed within two weeks of the program.
Agenda

Welcome & Introductions
Types of Perinatal Loss
New Jersey Statutes and Legislative Mandates Relating to Perinatal Loss
Communication with Mothers/Parents; Support for Fathers & Family Members
Loss in the NICU; Ethics/Periviability
Pregnancy & Birth After Loss
Spiritual Support/Multicultural Needs, Values; Memory Making/Photography
Lunch
Creation of a Staff Resource Book/Packets for Parents/ Helpful Hints for Paperwork; Electronic Documentation
Discharge Education
Care for the Caregiver; Support with Patient Assignments
Parent Panel/ Debrief from Parent Panel
Evaluation

Faculty and Author Biographies
Ann Coyle, RNC, CPLC has worked at Virtua for over 40 years as a NICU nurse and Manager of Perinatal Bereavement Programs. She recently obtained a certificate in Grief and Loss Studies through the Center for Loss and Life Transition. She was pivotal in initiating the Palliative Care Program, Rainbow Baby Program and facilitates two support groups for loss parents. She lives in Audubon with her husband, Tom, and is a mother of two and proud grandmother of three.
Kathy Donaldson, MSN, APN, C, WHNP-BC, PMH-C, RNC-OB, C-EFM is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with 40 years of practice in perinatal nursing and perinatal bereavement. She is an experienced caregiver and support person and has educated healthcare professionals about perinatal loss both regionally and nationally. Kathy received a Master of Science in Nursing (Health Care of Women track) from the University of Pennsylvania. She holds a certificate in Grief and Loss Studies through the Center for Loss and Life Transition and Colorado State University and is nationally certified in Perinatal Mental Health, Inpatient Obstetrics, and Electronic Fetal Monitoring. Kathy serves as the chairperson of the Education Committee for AWHONN NJ and is a member of the Education and Training Committee for Postpartum Support International’s NJ Chapter.
Kara Hennessy, MSN, RNC-OB is currently an Education Specialist for Obstetrics at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC). Prior to this role, she was a Labor & Delivery nurse at HUMC for 15 years. Kara was one of the founding members of the L&D/NICU Bereavement Committee at HUMC and has been actively involved in Perinatal Loss and Bereavement training since 2014.
Sarah Muller-Robbins, MPH, RN, IBCLC, ICCE is the Director of Clinical Education at the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey. She has 24 years of clinical and public health experience as a nurse, lactation consultant, and community and professional educator in the maternal and child health field. Her experience includes directing community and professional education and direct service care in nonprofit organizations, public health departments, and hospital environments.
Kristen Samuelson has more than eight years’ experience serving hundreds of families from a professional and personal perspective through Three Little Birds Pregnancy & Infant Loss, a peer-led non-profit providing its services at no cost. As Executive Director of Three Little Birds, Kristen manages several virtual and in-person support groups, legacy projects, events and grant/funding/program development. The establishment of a Bedside Bereavement Program has resulted in more than 250 perinatal loss families at five hospitals receiving the support Kristen wished she had when she experienced stillbirth and ectopic loss. Additionally, Kristen has authored three books to support siblings and parents through loss. She also developed the Perinatal Bereavement Training Program that Three Little Birds offers to medical professionals and advocates. The training program focuses on using communication scripts, cultural diversity and humility and basic photography skills to capture the love the family has for their baby, despite the outcome. It is her goal to bridge the gap between patient and provider through education, empathy and empowerment.
Jennie Sherlock-Loeb, MSN, RNC-OB, C-ONQS is the Chief Clinical Officer at the Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative, where she focuses on Clinical Education, Fetal/Infant Mortality Review, and Nursing Leadership. Prior to this role, Jennie served as childbirth educator and bedside nurse in labor and delivery and mother-baby. She achieved her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from West Chester University in 2011, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Drexel University in 2015, with a focus on Nursing Leadership & Health Systems Management. Jennie is board-certified in Inpatient Obstetrics, with a subspecialty in Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety. Jennie utilizes her clinical expertise with the development of educational programs and initiatives.
Cost
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. .

INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY PART 1 - IN PERSON EVENT
2025-10-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
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

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY - LEGOS FUN !!!! IN PERSON EVENT
2025-10-14 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 a fun in in-person activity where children will be able to create fun, exciting things with Legos.

JOB READINESS & RESUME ASSISTANCE - IN PERSON EVENT
2025-10-15 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.

The RSV Family Health Webinar: A Conversation on How to Help Protect Your Baby
2025-10-15 18:30 - 19:30
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) season is starting soon, and many parents are unsure how to protect their little ones. That’s why we’re bringing together a doctor, a mom, and a community leader in a free, live webinar focused on practical and relevant health information for families. Open to all, this webinar is especially designed for parents and caregivers who want to learn more about how to help protect their babies from serious RSV.

INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP - ADHD PRESENTATION -VIA ZOOM
2025-10-16 16:00 - 17:00
In honor of October being National ADHD Awareness Month, the Unity Family Success Center will be having an educational Zoom presentation to bring awareness on what ADHD is, signs and symptoms, how to care of someone with ADHD and much more.

Basic Life Support Certification Course
2025-10-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Secaucus, 150 Meadowlands Parkway Suite 201, Secaucus, 07094, United States
Instructor: Kieyeitha Ward
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.

INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP - ACCESSING WEB RESOURCES - VIA ZOOM
2025-10-17 16:00 - 17:00
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 | 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

Circle of Hope Virtual Support Group for Mothers of Color
2025-10-27 15:00 - 16:00
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
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
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

Pregnancy and New Moms Virtual Support Group
2025-10-30 12:00 - 13:00
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.
