The CEE program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, funded by the U.S. Government, and implemented by IREX. This leadership initiative equips emerging community leaders with practical skills, professional experience, and exposure to American institutions, helping strengthen communities in the U.S. and abroad.
Through the CEE, we welcomed Fellow Joan Kabahumuza, who joined us for a three-month practicum. Selected from over 10,000 applicants worldwide, Kabahumuza brought her perspective from Uganda to New Jersey for this opportunity at the Partnership.
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Teen Speak NJ Launches New Website for Families, Parents, Caregivers, and Youth Professionals
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.
Public Voting Begins in Statewide Student Art Contest Promoting Vaccine Awareness
Public voting for the 14th annual Protect Me With 3+ vaccine awareness creative contest, presented by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey (Partnership) in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), is now open at protectmewith3.com. The Partnership invites the community to support our student participants by helping to decide this year’s winning submissions during an open voting period from March 24 to April 6.
2026 Symposium: Building the Future of Maternal Health and Perinatal Safety Together
Interdisciplinary. Collaborative. Community-driven. Comprehensive care. These themes defined the 9th annual Maternal Health and Perinatal Safety Symposium hosted by the Partnership’s Center for Clinical Impact at Montclair State University. The sold-out event united health professionals, including nurses, obstetricians, midwives, doulas, community health workers, social workers, therapists, public health leaders, policy makers, and more, to build the future of maternal and child health in New Jersey and beyond.
Advancing Skills, Saving Lives: The Center for Clinical Impact’s Premier Maternal Healthcare Training
The Partnership’s Center for Clinical Impact is a hub for advancing maternal healthcare by providing patient-centered clinical education opportunities. Nurses, doulas, midwives, and other maternal healthcare workers benefit from innovative professional education, gaining skills to deliver safer, higher-quality clinical care and better patient outcomes.