Dear Community Partners,

We hope you are staying safe and healthy, during this unprecedented time. Below you will find our weekly resource post. Be sure to check out upcoming events, resources and important announcements here: Resource Tuesday

If you would like to post any upcoming events, resources, programs, etc. on the next blog, please e-mail Julia Revoredo at [email protected]

Thank You!

 

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ADAPT ANNOUNCEMENTS

We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are continuing the hard work to support our Coalition Family and Essex County residents.

Don’t forget that Family Connections’ ADAPT Coalition continues efforts to reduce underage drinking, prescription medication abuse/misuse, and youth tobacco use.

Become a member of ADAPT by filling out a member application: https://bit.ly/ADAPTMemberApp​​

Find out about future ADAPT programs by visiting:
https://bit.ly/ADAPTEvents

 

K-5 & 6-12
VIRTUAL TEACHING TOOLS TRAINING SERIES

Join Family Connections’ ADAPT Coalition and Leading to Change for four FREE Virtual Teaching Tools Training Series with FREE resources and tools that can be used by Essex County educators, counselors, support staff, etc. as we return from a yearlong remote environment!

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. A Zoom link will be provided to all registrants once you register.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Emelyn Falcon at [email protected]

 

LUNCH & LEARN SERIES

Join Family Connections’ ADAPT Coalition & Leading to Change for a FREE 30-minute professional development workshop to help you grow in your profession as we shift to a new, post-pandemic work environment.

Registration is REQUIRED for this FREE event. The Zoom Meeting information will be provided upon registration.

INTERFAITH ROUNDTABLE WEBINAR

Family Connections’ ADAPT Interfaith Committee invites faith-based leaders and community members to join us in a virtual roundtable discussion regarding online gaming and gambling addiction.

Join us on April 28, 2021 from 10 am to 12 pm for a presentation by Daniel Trolaro, Assistant Executive Director of The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, who will discuss how COVID-19 has impacted gambling, signs and symptoms to watch for, ways to increase protective factors and reduce risk factors, as well as preventative strategies to equip you with the knowledge and tools to prevent and also to assist those who are struggling with addiction. During our table talk discussion, share your thoughts and concerns with like-minded faith-based and community partners and leave with actionable items to implement in your organization.

If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Delgado at [email protected].

 

MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP
FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

The focus of this workshop will be to elaborate on the importance of Mental Health and how our senior citizens can stay positive/optimistic during the continuation of the Covid-19 pandemic. Senior citizens have been affected by the pandemic in a variety of ways. Most notably, the pandemic has targeted their physical health directly but also their mental health. Isolation/quarantining has disturbed in-person socialization, with our loved ones, friends, etc. This virtual program will allow for seniors to better understand the importance of positivity and awareness. As well as get creative when it comes to finding ways to utilize their critical thinking skills and physical activity.

English Session: April 28th, 2021 at 12pm

Spanish Session: April 26th, 2021 at 12pm

For more information, please contact Hector Perez at [email protected]

 

WISE PROGRAM

The WISE Program (Wellness Initiative for Senior Education) is a six-lesson evidence-based curriculum. This program aims to increase knowledge and awareness related to health, aging, and healthcare. WISE provides older adults (60+) with information and resources to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Join us for FREE Virtual Lessons!

English Sessions:
May 12th - June 16th (Classes meet every Wednesday)
1pm-2pm

Spanish Sessions:
May 10th - June 21st (Classes meet every Monday)
1pm-2pm

For more information, please contact Hector Perez at [email protected] or Alexis Raymond at [email protected]

 

 

 

 

ADAPTING THRU PODCAST

Join us this week on the #ADAPTingThru podcast with our guest, Family Connections’ ADAPT Coordinator, Jessica Delgado. Jessica discusses her professional journey that led her to ADAPT. She also lets us know her transition from serving residents dealing with challenges to preventing those challenges from happening in the first place.

Make sure you are subscribed to Family Connections’ ADAPT Coalition’s
“ADAPTingThru” Podcast wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Listen in for a great interview!

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