Family Advocacy and Support Program | New Jersey Parents Caucus
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.
Physical Address
5 Cedar Terrace, Wharton, NJ 07885
Hours
Mon - Sat 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Voice
Fax
973-695-2309
Application process
Call or email the office
Eligibility
Open to New Jersey parents and caregivers raising children aged birth through 25, who are navigating emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges.
Service area
NJ
Agency info
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.