Unified Vailsburg Services Organization – UVSO

To achieve this mission, we provide a comprehensive program of services for children, teens, families, and senior citizens as well as encourage neighborhood improvement through community outreach and housing development. Unified Vailsburg Services Organization provides academic enrichment with foundation support in math/reading and recreation to support fine and gross motor skills. See list of services…

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The Wight Foundation

The Wight Foundation provides opportunities for talented young men and women to achieve academic excellence in a college preparatory boarding school environment. Students apply to the program as 7th graders and start the summer before their 8th grade year.

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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.

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SPAN | 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…

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Shani 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.

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Sadie Nash Leadership Project

Our programs include: Two-year Leadership Program for young women ages 14-19 including: -Summer Institute -Community Action Placement (CAP) -Summer Empowerment Training (SET) ELLA (Engage, Learn, Lead, Act) is a fellowship program for young women ages 16-22 who want to begin social justice projects in their communities. Leadership Institute is a year-long, after-school program for young…

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Programs for Parents

Financial Assistance Many families have concerns about the affordability of child care. Our agency offers financial assistance to cover all or a portion of child care costs through subsidy programs. This assistance is available for low income parents, guardians and foster parents in Essex County. New Jersey Cares for Kids (NJCK) NJCK is designed for…

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Partnership 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.

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