The 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

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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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Project U.S.E.

Programs Wildcat Mountain Wilderness Center: Our Wildcat Program provides outdoor adventures to thousands of young people and adults every year. In these beautiful, scenic surroundings, participants can hike and backpack, challenge themselves using teambuilding initiative activities, rock climb, rappel, experience high and low ropes courses, and canoe. Pedal Farmers: The Pedal Farmers program has engaged…

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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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Prevent 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

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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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Partnership for Children of Essex

At Partnership for Children of Essex (PCE), we implement a Wraparound model of care when partnering with youth and families. Wraparound provides a comprehensive, individualized, and holistic approach that is youth and family driven. A PCE Care Manager will work with the youth and caregiver to help build a Child and Family Team (CFT). The…

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