When Elia, mother of the Solis family, heard Unidos was offering a path to obtain her GED diploma entirely in Spanish, she was very excited. Enrolling in classes in 2018, she initially struggled with writing exams. After an evaluation, her instructor noticed that barriers to her success had their origins …
As a 21-year-old father of two, Darnell Anderson is a Stronger Families Strong Fathers empowerment group member. Athletically skilled in basketball, he’s also played in our adult league for two years. Seeking direction and looking to build a solid foundation for the future, Darnell sought counsel from a Community Advocate …
The Arthur Project continued to make mentoring a priority in the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how they strengthened relationships in a virtual world.
Jasmine and her children’s story is one of strength and dedication. In 2017, Jasmine was an expecting mother with two young children, living out of her car and struggling to make ends meet. Without a permanent home, Jasmine made the tough but necessary decision to move her two older children …
On October 27, 2020, The Pascale Sykes Foundation, the Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs at Rutgers University-Camden, and the University of Pennsylvania co-hosted Impact of the Whole Family Approach on Working Families, a virtual event showcasing new research that demonstrates the powerful results of the Whole Family Approach …
Parenting is a difficult job that receives little-to-no training. For many working families, the pressures of everyday life on top of the demands of raising children can be difficult and that the pandemic has only added to this stress. Parents Anonymous of New Jersey – Father Time (Father Time) offers …
This blog provides lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic from the Familia Adelante collaborative.
Families For Literacy understands the impact COVID-19 has had on families like Ariel, Lisa and their two children. This blog explains how the organization offered support to families during the pandemic.
Today we’re here in Vineland, NJ for our 2020 Conference: Working Together for Working Families: The Whole Family Approach! We’re excited to join our grantees, speakers and family well-being experts to cultivate a national conversation in making family-centered efforts like the Whole Family Approach the new norm. Watch our video below to …
Transportation initiatives are a lifeline for families and an important factor in contributing to the success of the Whole Family Approach. Watch the video to learn how Cross County Connection, is making transportation services accessible to families striving to meet their goals.
