The North Ward Center Inc.
The Mission of the North Ward Center is to strengthen our community by creating educational opportunities, bolstering the health and well being of families and improving the quality of life for all residents. Our operating principle is to offer fiscally responsible programs that build the foundation for an economically viable community.
Read MoreThe Newark Public Library
Services: -Booklists -Children’s Programs -Interlibrary Services -Library Cards, Loan Period, and Overdue Fines -NJ Career Connections -Public Access Computers -Public Fax Services at the Library -Schedule a Library Skills Workshop -Special Services fo People with Disabilities -Statewide Reference Services
Read MoreSPAN | Statewide Parent Advocacy Network
SPAN offers families, professionals, policy makers and our parent center colleagues information, resources, support and advocacy assistance addressing: effective parent involvement, child care, general and special education, dropout and bullying prevention, child welfare, health care, mental health, youth leadership, transition to adult life, incarcerated youth, military family support, violence prevention & more. -Know your rights…
Read MoreShani Baraka Women’s Resource Center
The SBWRC is a mult-faceted agency that primarily focuses on Women in Crisis. Domestic Violence, Job Development and Homelessness are key services provided by the Center. Sexual Assault, GriefSupport, Mental Health, Group Workshops and Individual Sessions are also readily available. *Services are provided for Women only.
Read MoreRutgers University Behavioral Health Care – UBHC
Current Programs -Emergency and Acute -Inpatient Services -Outpatient Services -Partial Hospitalization -Call Center -Community Services -Residential Services -Rutgers Day School -School Based Programs
Read MorePrevent Child Abuse New Jersey
Our Programs Build a Brighter Future for Children -Child Wellness Institute -Connections Matter -Enough Abuse Campaign -Essex Pregnancy & Parenting Connection -Grow NJ Kids -Home Visiting -Human Trafficking Prevention -Middlesex County Council for Young Children -Parent Linking Program -Periof of PURPLE Crying
Read MorePartnership for Maternal & Child Health
The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ serves as the lead planning agency for maternal and child health services in northern New Jersey. Our mission is to meet the healthcare needs of women, infants and children in New Jersey while coordinating education, outreach and advocacy through regional planning and collaboration operation. The consortium conducts extensive community outreach and educational programs for the consumers and health care providers in the state of New Jersey.
Read MoreNewark Youth Court – Center for Court Innovation
We provide young people with meaningful alternatives to the formal justice system and engage youth voices to improve justice for all. Youth court trains teenagers to handle real-life cases involving their peers, offering a restorative response to misbehavior and an alternative to school suspension and arrests. Programs: -Newark Community Solutions -Youth Court
Read MoreNewark Opportunity Youth Network – NOYN
The Newark Opportunity Youth Network (NOYN) offers a network of High Quality School Options and Programs for Over-age and Under-credited students.
Read MoreNewark Housing Authority
Resident Services – available to NHA residents only! Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program -Personal counseling -Career counseling -Educational counseling -Educational seminars/workshops (e.g., nutrition, parenting skills, GED preparation, ESL, money management and obtaining the proper basic skills and education needed to enter the workplace through NHA’s Workforce Learning Link program). -Networking -Job Preparation assistance -Assistance with educational…
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