Family Advocacy and Support Program | New Jersey Parents Caucus

5 Cedar Terrace, Wharton, NJ 07885

Eligibility

Open to New Jersey parents and caregivers raising children aged birth through 25, who are navigating emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges.

Hours

Mon - Sat 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

973-695-2309

Fax

888-548-6572

Voice

https://newjerseyparentscaucus.org/

[email protected]

Application process

Call or email the office

Service area

United States
NJ

Description

Supports parents and caregivers of children aged birth through 25 facing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges by advocating for collaboration with agencies such as DCP&P, DDD, and Juvenile Justice. Provides essential services including peer support, education, advocacy, mediation training, and assistance with court appointments and IEPs. Extends resources through the county Family Support Organization, offering information and referrals to mental healthcare practitioners, special education schools, and substance abuse programs.

What's Here

Health/Disability Related Support Groups Parent Support Groups Special Education Advocacy Self Advocacy Support Disability Related Parenting Programs

Providing organization

New Jersey Parents Caucus

Ensures that every family who has children with special emotional and behavioral needs is given an opportunity to play a strong and active role in the conceptualization. This includes development and delivery of effective and timely services within the mental health, special education, juvenile justice and child welfare systems.