COMMUNITY PROGRAM CROCHET & CONNECT IN PERSON EVENT
2026-05-04 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
Interested in learning to crochet? Join the Unity Family Success Center for our communal crochet class, meant for all skill levels, and it’s a great way to connect with fellow crocheters!

Skills Day for Perinatal Visiting Nurses
2026-05-05 09:00 - 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 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. P194-3/23-26
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 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 - MOMMY & ME: PAMPER ME IN PERSON EVENT
2026-05-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
Mom deserves a spa day! Join the Unity Family Success Center a day of maternal pampering for expecting and new moms. While it is catered for moms, this event is intended for all maternal figures.

New Date - Live Webinar - Evidence-Based Approaches to Lactation in Substance Use Disorders
2026-05-06 12:00 - 13:00
Live Virtual Presentation
This program will explore evidence-informed approaches toward supporting lactation in the context of substance use disorders and recovery. Participants will gain practical tools – rooted in harm reduction, evidence-based medicine, and trauma-informed care to design and implement hospital protocols, effectively counsel patients, and promote realistic and patient-centered decision-making for parents affected by substance use disorders (SUDs).
Speaker
Mollie Nisen, MD, FASAM, is a board-certified Family and Addiction medicine physician. She completed her family medicine residency and addiction medicine fellowship at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, where she honed an interest in the intersection between addiction care and reproductive justice. Dr. Nisen currently works at the Cooper University Center for Healing, where she leads specialized programming for perinatal/parenting with SUDs. With a background in community organizing, Dr. Nisen strives to ground her clinical work in social justice and antiracist praxi.
Target Audience: Nurses, physicians, and other professionals in the healthcare setting
Learning Outcome: At the conclusion of the program, participants will self‑report increased knowledge of evidence‑informed, harm‑reduction and trauma‑informed approaches to supporting lactation among parents affected by SUDs.
Registration: Click here to register.
Successful Completion: To receive contact hours for participating in the continuing education program, the registrant must join the webinar, attend the entire presentation, and complete and submit an electronic evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed within two weeks of submission of the evaluation.
Disclosures: The planners and speakers do not have any conflicts of interest to report for this activity.
Commercial Support: There is no commercial support for this activity.
Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: This program is approved for 1.0 contact hours.
This program is jointly provided by The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey and the FXB Center, Rutgers School of Nursing. 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.
Questions? Contact Professional Education at profed@pmch.org
THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY A GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Family Planning Educational Session
2026-05-06 13:00 - 14:00 | https://pmch.org/event/family-planning-educational-session/
You’re invited to a free virtual Family Planning Educational Session! Are you a parent, caregiver, or community member interested in learning more about family planning options? Join us for an informative session presented by Iris Cooney from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.
Details:

Wednesday, May 6 at 1:00 PM
Virtual Session – Participants will receive the Zoom link once registered

What to expect:

Learn about family planning methods and resources
Discover local support options available to you
Build confidence in making informed decisions for your family’s future

Who should attend: Expectant parents, new parents, caregivers, community providers, and anyone interested in family planning and reproductive health.
Gift disclaimer: all gifts are final and cannot be changed or exchanged. To be eligible to receive gifts, you must have a valid mailing address within the state of New Jersey*
For more information, please contact Chrismaelie Anselme at canselme@pmch.org or (862) 281-6657.
Register Here

FAMILY HEALTH WORKSHOP PREPARING FOR POSTPARTUM VIA ZOOM
2026-05-07 11:00 - 12:00
Mother’s Day is approaching! Join the Unity Family Success Center and the Postpartum Doula Program for an informative virtual presentation on postpartum health. Meant for all moms, new and seasoned.

GRANDPARENT GROUP PAINT & SIP IN PERSON EVENT
2026-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
Spring has sprung! Join the Unity Family Success Center for our spring themed paint and sit. We’ll be indulging on spring themed mocktails and painting tote bags. This event is intended for the elderly/senior citizens but open to all!

💙 FREE Virtual Workshop: Navigating Postpartum Emotions 💙
2026-05-12 11:00 - 12:00 | https://pmch.org/event/%f0%9f%92%99-free-virtual-workshop-navigating-postpartum-emotions-%f0%9f%92%99/
Are you a new parent or supporting someone who is? Join us for an informative and supportive virtual workshop focused on navigating postpartum emotions.
This session will explore:

Common emotional experiences after birth
The differences between Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression
Available support and resources for new parents

🗓 Tuesday, May 12
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Virtual Event
🎁 Bonus: Community members who attend will be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card
(Must have a valid New Jersey mailing address. Gifts are final and cannot be exchanged.)
👉Register Here
For more information, contact Selenne Galvez at sgalvezhernandez@pmch.org

Black Perinatal Mental Health Webinar
2026-05-12 12:00 - 13:00 | https://pmch.org/event/black-perinatal-mental-health/
Virtual Presentation in honor of Maternal Health Awareness Month
Black birthing people experience significantly higher rates of maternal mortality and maternal mental health challenges compared to their white counterparts. These disparities are influenced by structural racism, systemic inequities in healthcare, and barriers to culturally responsive care. This webinar explores the impact of implicit bias and systemic inequities on Black perinatal mental health and highlights strategies providers can use to offer more equitable and responsive care. Participants will gain insight into historical and structural factors shaping maternal health outcomes, learn how bias can influence clinical interactions, and identify practical strategies for supporting Black birthing clients experiencing perinatal mental health distress.

Presenter: Dr. Solimar Santiago-Warner, DSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Target Audience: Nurses, social workers, mental health counselors, community health workers, doulas, and other perinatal healthcare professionals.
Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: This program has been awarded 1.0 contact hours. This program is jointly provided by The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey and Seleni.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.
Continuing Social Work and Psychology Education Contact Hours (NY): This program has been awarded 1.0 contact hours. Seleni Institute is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0754. Seleni Institute is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0225.
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 participating in the continuing education program, the registrant must join the webinar, attend the entire presentation (at least 80%), and complete and submit an electronic evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed within two weeks of submission of the evaluation.
Questions?: Contact Yessenia Mercedes at ymercedes@pmch.org or ProfEd@pmch.org

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY MINI NURSE DAY IN PERSON EVENT
2026-05-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
Happy International Nurses Day! To show appreciation to nurses everywhere, the Unity Family Success Center is hosting a nurse role-playing event. We’ll pretend to be nurses, make nurse kits, and show our gratitude for the healthcare heroes.

Virtual Presentation: Implementing Best Practices for Vaccine Hesitancy
2026-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | https://pmch.org/event/virtual-presentation-implementing-best-practices-for-vaccine-hesitancy/
Join EMIC (Essex Metro Immunization Coalition) and the New Jersey Department of Health for a free virtual presentation and discussion about vaccine hesitancy. NJDOH will highlight tools and resources developed to address this topic.
To attend this virtual event, please register here or via the registration link below.
Questions? Contact Leanne Loewenthal at lloewenthal@pmch.org.

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY HAITIAN FLAG CRAFT & PARENTING WORKSHOP IN PERSON EVENT
2026-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
Happy Haitian Heritage Month! Join the Unity Family Success Center for a cultural event where you’ll get the chance to make your own Haitian Flag. Those who register will also get the chance to participate in our food distribution.

Basic Life Support Certification Course
2026-05-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Secaucus, 150 Meadowlands Parkway Suite 201, Secaucus, 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.

PARENT ADIVSORY COUNCIL VIA ZOOM
2026-05-18 11:00 - 12:00
We want to give you the opportunity to share any recommendations for our future programs that you would like for us to host. You’d be able to discuss further upcoming events, online workshops, and network with community organizations. Every voice matters!

Lost Hopes & Dreams: New Jersey's Perinatal Bereavement Training for Community Health
2026-05-19 09:00 - 14:30 | Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Center for Clinical Impact, 150 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, United States
This event is sold out. Please email ProfEd@pmch.org to be added to the waitlist.
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 full-day program, which will be scheduled later in the year.
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
Review the ethical dilemmas that can occur with deaths in the NICU
Explain best practice for supporting families with pregnancy after loss
Describe ways to support families during pregnancy after loss
State resources for bereaved families
Verbalize methods of self care when working with bereaved families

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. P194-4/26-29
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
Care for the Caregiver; Support with Patient Assignments
Evaluation

Cost
$30. Ticket covers full conference, lunch, and continuing education credits.

Connecting Irvington Coalition Meeting
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:00 | https://pmch.org/event/connecting-irvington-coalition-meeting/
Connecting Irvington, an initiative operated by the Unity Family Success Center, is a coalition of community organizations committed to supporting residents of the Irvington area. Join us virtually on Tuesday, May 19, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM for our bimonthly Connecting Irvington Coalition meeting.
Members meet bimonthly to:

1. Share information about services, programs, and activities
2. Network and collaborate with other community partners

3. Discuss successes and challenges community members are experiencing
Interested in becoming a member? We’d love to have you! Fill out our membership form here.

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY CULTURAL DAY: JUICE AND HISTORY IN PERSON EVENT
2026-05-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
In lieu of Haitian Flag Day and Haitian Heritage Month, we at the Unity Family Success Cetner are hosting a cultural day. As we learn about Haiti’s history, we’ll also me making the country’s famous juices.

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
2026-05-20 09:00 - 16:30 | Partnership’s Center for Clinical Impact, 150 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ
Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy, providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge.
Topics covered:

Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges
Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges
How to interact with a person in crisis
How to connect a person with help
Expanded content on trauma, substance use, and self-care

This is a Blended course. Learners will be expected to complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course prior to the in-person, instructor-led class.

May Doula Dialogues - Preventing Congenital Syphilis in Our Communities: Real Conversation for Doulas Supporting NJ Families
2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:00
Presenter: Joanne Simone, RN, MS CPNP-PC, Acting Associate Director, François-Xavier Bagnoud Center, Rutgers School of Nursing and Marie Kinsella, MS, MCHES, Director of Community Programs at the Partnership
Join us in-person in May as we explore what doulas need to know about congenital syphilis in New Jersey and how birth workers can support prevention. We’ll touch on current trends, insights from the state review process, and practical ways to guide clients through screening, treatment, and follow‑up. Come learn, connect, and strengthen your practice in community.

PARENT AND CHILD ACTIVITY SENSORY DAY IN PERSON EVENT
2026-05-26 15:30 - 16:30 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
Join us, the Unity Family Success Center for some sensory friendly activies that are fun for the whole family. Families will also get to screen children ages 16 months to 5 years of age for developmental delays.

AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course
2026-05-29 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**
View Printable Flyer Here

Click HERE to register

Meningitis Prevention at a Crossroads: Policy Changes, Real Lives, and Local Action
2026-06-03 12:00 - 13:30
Virtual Presentation during the Essex Metro Immunization Coalition (EMIC) Meeting
The American Society for Meningitis Prevention (ASMP) will join EMIC to highlight the human impact of meningococcal meningitis through powerful personal stories from families affected by the disease, underscoring the critical importance of timely vaccination. Participants will gain a clear, practical overview of meningococcal meningitis, including how it spreads, potential outcomes, and proven prevention strategies, with a focus on currently available meningococcal vaccines. The session will conclude by sharing resources and partnership opportunities with ASMP to support and amplify local meningococcal meningitis prevention and education campaigns.
Target Audience: Nurses, Physicians, Community Health Workers, Health Educators
Presenters:
Mary Beth Koslap-Petraco, DNP PPCNP-BC CPNP FAANP, Clinical Assistant Professor, Stony Brook University School of Nursing, Nurse Consultant, Immunize.org, Owner/NP, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner House Calls PLLC
Alicia Stillman, MPH, MBA, Co-Founder, ASMP
Patti Wukovits, BSN, RN, AMB-BC, Co-Founder, ASMP
Learning Outcome: At the conclusion of the program, participants will report an increase in knowledge related to meningococcal meningitis, prevention strategies, and community support.
Disclosure/Commercial Support: None of the speakers or planners have relevant financial relationships to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.
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: P194-4/26-29.
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 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.
Cost: This program is free, but registration is required
Registration: Click Here to register

JUNETEENTH COMMUNITY FESTIVAL AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION - RAIN DATE JUNE 27TH
2026-06-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
JOIN US AS WE HONOR JUNETEENTH – A POWERFUL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE, RESILIENCE, AND JOY. CARNIVAL GAMES, ICE CREAM, FOOD, COTTON CANDY, POPCORN, ARTS AND CRAFTS BOOTH, SCREENINGS, HAIR CUTS, ENTERTAINMENT, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND PRIZE GIVEAWAYS. WILL BE HELD AT 50 UNION AVE, IRVINGTON, NJ, PARKING LOT

Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification Review Course
2026-07-27 08:00 - 2026-07-28 16:00 | Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Center for Clinical Impact, 150 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, United States
Instructor: Michelle L. Dickerson, PhD(c), RNC-NIC, C-ELBW, RNC-MNN, C-EFM, NPD-BC, CBC
Target Audience: Maternal and child health registered nurses
Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: The program has been awarded 13.0 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 this continuing education program, the registrant must sign-in on the sign-in sheet, attend the entire presentation, and complete and submit an evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed electronically within two weeks of the event.
Disclosure/Commercial Support: None of the planners or speakers for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Learning Outcomes: Immediately after attending the program, 95% of learners will report an increase in knowledge regarding maternal and newborn nursing. Six months after the program, 80% of attendees will report successful completion of the National Certification Corporation Maternal Newborn Nursing exam.
Cost: This conference is $250 for both days or $150 for one day.
Partnership member hospital staff may receive a $25 discount at the time of registration by using the code CCI-MNN26 and indicating their member hospital. A list of Partnership member hospitals can be found at https://pmch.org/member-hospitals/
Space is limited. No refunds after 7/6/26.
The Partnership reserves the right to cancel the program due to lack of enrollment.

Morris County Community Baby Shower
2026-08-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Dover Sportsplex, 111 Bassett Hwy, Dover, 07801, United States
The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health is hosting a free event for pregnant women and women with infants to learn about the available resources in Morris County and to introduce Family Connects NJ, a new statewide nurse home‑visiting program. Family Connects NJ provides one free home visit from a registered nurse to all families welcoming a new baby, starting in December 2025, regardless of income, insurance, or immigration status. The program officially launches in Morris County in January 2027.
*FOR MORRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS*
📅 Saturday, August 01, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Dover Sportsplex – 111 Basset Highway, Dover, NJ 07801
The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health invites all expectant and new moms to meet directly with community organizations that provide childcare, healthcare, medical insurance, food stamps, and more! Resources, Giveaways, and Raffles!
✅ Registration is required.
Raffles will be offered exclusively to families who attend the event.
For more information, please contact Carmen Perez-Cedeno (862) 359-0563, cperezcedeno@pmch.org, or Veronica Ramirez (862) 362-7466, vramirez@pmch.org.
Guest Registration
Vendor Registration

Morris County Baby Shower Comunitario
2026-08-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Dover Sportsplex, 111 Bassett Hwy, Dover, 07801, United States
The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health invita a todas las futuras y nuevas mamás a conectarse directamente con diferentes organizaciones en nuestra comunidad para recibir apoyo con el cuidado de niños, cuidado de salud, seguro médico, estampas de comida y más! Habrá Recursos, Regalos y Rifas!
*PARA RESIDENTES DEL CONDADO DE MORRIS*
📅 Sábado, 01 de agosto de 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Dover Sportsplex – 111 Basset Highway, Dover, NJ 0780
✅ Se requiere registro.
Las rifas se ofrecerán exclusivamente a las familias que asistan al evento.
Para más información por favor comuníquese con Carmen Perez-Cedeno (862) 359-0563, cperezcedeno@pmch.org, o Verónica Ramírez (862) 362-7466, vramirez@pmch.org.
Registro Para Padres
Registro Para Vendors

Lost Hopes & Dreams: New Jersey's Perinatal Bereavement Training
2026-10-21 08:00 - 16:00 | Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ
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. P194-4/26-29
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
$35

Inpatient Obstetric Nursing Certification Review Course
2026-12-01 08:00 - 2026-12-02 16:00 | Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Center for Clinical Impact, 150 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, United States
Instructor: Michelle L. Dickerson, PhD(c), RNC-NIC, C-ELBW, RNC-MNN, C-EFM, NPD-BC, CBC
Target Audience: Inpatient obstetric registered nurses
Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: The program has been awarded 13.0 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 this continuing education program, the registrant must sign-in on the sign-in sheet, attend the entire presentation, and complete and submit an evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed electronically within two weeks of the event.
Disclosure/Commercial Support: None of the planners or speakers for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Learning Outcomes: Immediately after attending the program, 95% of learners will report an increase in knowledge regarding maternal and newborn nursing. Six months after the program, 80% of attendees will report successful completion of the National Certification Corporation Maternal Newborn Nursing exam.
Cost: This conference is $250 for both days or $150 for one day.
Partnership member hospital staff may receive a $25 discount at the time of registration by using the code CCI-MNN26 and indicating their member hospital. A list of Partnership member hospitals can be found at https://pmch.org/member-hospitals/
Space is limited. No refunds after 11/10/26.
The Partnership reserves the right to cancel the program due to lack of enrollment.
