Community Parent Cafe Connection

Are you interested in joining our FREE Parent Cafes? 

Hello April! If you are interested in attending any of these free parent classes, please see all the resources we can provide you with in this month. You can send an email to Maria Garcia with the title and date of the class you wish to attend to receive the zoom information.

Parent Cafe: Learn Social Connections: Parents need friends

April 2, at 6:30 PM

Join us for a virtual workshop in partnership with Women's Rights Information Center and Social Connections. Families need people they can call on when they need a sympathetic listener, advice, or support.

Email Maria Garcia for registration.

Parent Cafe: Understanding Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health

April 11, at 6:30 PM

Join us for a virtual workshop in partnership with CarePlus New Jersey on the need for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health. The workshop will cover an overview of childhood mental health and noticing developmental "red flags".

Click on Zoom link if you would like to attend.

Parent Cafe: Expecting Mothers Virtual Event

April 15, at 10:00 AM

In partnership with Greater Bergen Head Start, join us for a virtual training to learn more about the importance of prenatal care. This workshop is for expecting mothers and the event is offered in English and in Spanish. See flyer below for additional information.

Zoom Meeting ID: 83383172296

Passcode: 987956*

Parent Cafe: Protective Factors Part 3: Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development

April 22, at 8:30 am

*in-person at Head Start in Bergenfield, NJ

An understanding of parenting strategies and child development helps parents understand what to expect and how to provide what children need during each developmental phase. All parents, and those who work with children, can benefit from increasing their knowledge and understanding of child development.

Parent Cafe: Protective Factors Part 4: Concrete Support in Times of Need

April 24, at 8:30 am

*in-person at Head Start in Bergenfield, NJ



When parents are faced with very trying conditions such as losing a job, substance abuse, not being able to feed their family, or trauma, they need access to concrete support and services that address their needs and help to minimize the stress caused by very difficult challenges and adversity.

Email Maria Garcia for registration.

All new participants in the Parent Cafe workshop below will receive a $25 Amazon gift card (one per family).

Parent Cafe: How To Teach Kids About Feelings: Creative Activities For Children

April 9, at 6:30 PM

Children should be taught the language necessary to label and identify the different emotions they may experience. The reason is, we need to let them know that feeling different emotions is normal. By giving them the vocabulary needed to describe how they’re feeling, you are encouraging them to express themselves productively.

Join our virtual parent cafe to learn more.

If you are interested in attending any of these classes, please send an email to Natalie Melendez with the title and date of the class to receive the zoom information.

April 10: El Cerebro en Crecimiento Unidad 2: los factores que afectan el crecimiento y desarrollo cerebrales, a las 6:00 a 9:00pm.

April 24: El Cerebro en Crecimiento Unidad 6: comprension del comportamiento, a las 6:00 a 8:00pm.



If you are interested in additional training,

see flyers below.