We are curating a series of workshops designed to address key challenges and opportunities in social services. These sessions will cover a range of topics, from effective case management practices for youth and adults, program funding and sustainability, to self care for service providers. You’ll have the chance to engage in hands-on activities, participate in thought-provoking discussions, and gain practical skills that you can immediately apply in your work.
Taking Steps to Live Well
Jennifer Shukaitis
The term “wellness” may feel difficult to define, and the state of “wellness” may feel even more difficult to attain. But did you know that we can define wellness, and take easy, concrete steps to maintain our own personal wellness? This workshop will discuss the 8 dimensions of wellness and give practical steps to improve these dimensions in your own life so you can feel, work, and live well.
Fatherhood Matters: Enhancing Community Impact Through Collaborative Partnerships
Andre P. Llewellyn – Center for Family Services
Learn about best practices for the formation of effective partnerships between fatherhood programs and service providers that provide key support to individuals and families.
Emergency Response for Older Adults
Joseph Geleta
This training is designed to assist seniors in preparing for disaster. It will also address special considerations for people with access and functional needs, including those with disabilities. The training is based on the premise that each individual can take responsibility for their own personal preparedness. An important part of this is knowing how their county’s emergency management plan works.
The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide
Rashonda Ambrose, Oasis Senior Advisors
The “Sandwich Generation” is juggling caregiving for their kids and aging parents, raising kids, working full-time and performing other myriad duties associated with adulthood. The impact on their own health, relationships and work performance is significant. Learn practical resources and strategies for managing these multiple responsibilities.
Maximizing Workforce Potential: Engaging Student Interns for Enhanced Volunteer Programs
Angela Armendariz, Aspire Clinical Training Center
Explore the benefits of integrating student interns into social service organizations. Learn strategies to design and manage effective internship programs, enhance supervision and mentorship skills, and maximize organizational capacity and service delivery through successful student intern engagement.
Enhancing Well-Being Through Effective Sleep Practices
Michele Kreuzer, BEEhavior Budz
Sleep is the top priority in self-care, impacting all areas of our mental and physical health, including our ability to learn, memorize, and problem-solve while staying safe and productive. Learn practical sleep strategies and tips for developing an effective nightly routine and engage in a soothing meditation and sound bowl session.
Youth Development – Better Tomorrows
LaQueena Ferguson, Antoine Nelson
Restoring Hope Through Coalitions
Marquita Speed, Food Bank of South Jersey
Delve into the importance of offering a variety of food choices at pantries and the results and benefits that reduce stigma for families, decrease food waste, and increase trust and stronger relationships. Learn about the formation, implementation and impact of H.O.P.E Coalition.
Funding Available! Financial Aid Resources for Higher Education
Angela Tavarez, New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA)
Come hear valuable information from NJ HESAA, the department that administers all financial aid programs of higher education in the State of NJ. Gain access to free educational and informational resources for NJ residents pursuing a degree after high school.
Strategic Communications and Storytelling to Drive Sustainability
Seth Klukoff, Eoan Strategies
Learn how to tell the story of your program or organization in a way that resonates with potential funders in order to sustain your work and impact beyond a particular grant or funding period. Hear about the importance of identifying audiences, crafting “pitches,” and developing appropriate communication tactics.
