"For a baby, those early weeks and months of growth, understanding and reasoning can never be brought back to do over again. This is not the rehearsal — this is the main show."
-Irving Harris
We are here for you. CFR will continue to support your family needs. We will: provide you with consultation and referrals for care; promote and support continued quality care improvement; advocate for appropriate public policy for all children and families.
*Parenting In The 21st Century (PDF) - This series is a tremendous resource to help parents in our area raise children who will grow up happy, healthy, and ready to succeed in the next century.
Helping Kids Deal With Fear, Anxiety And Uncertainty In Troubled Times
As adults caring for children, we need to manage our own feelings and reactions carefully to ensure that we’re providing the best possible models for behavior, even though many of us are coping with unprecedented events and subsequent emotions in our lives. Child & Family Resources offers information that parents and caregivers can use as guidelines for navigating and managing difficult issues.
Media Violence and the Effect on Children - In today's society, children are often exposed to violent television programs and video games. Repeated exposure to these images can be detrimental to a child's development. Learn what you can do to teach and reinforce healthy attitudes and behaviors.
Tips on Toys - Helpful guides for parents with the tough decision of selecting toys for their children that are appropriate, safe and educational.
- Child Care options
- Family Child Care Providers
- Child Care Centers
- Nursery Schools
- School Age Child Care Program
- Live-in and Live-out Nannies
- Advertising on your own
- Summer Camps
- Programs for Children with Special Needs
Parenting seminars/workshops
Technical Assistance – CFR's professional staff brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and commitment to all of our customers and clients. We are here to support you in a timely, professional manner and to listen to all of your needs and concerns. If we are unable to directly service you, we will support you until we connect you with the appropriate service(s) in our community of New Jersey.
Financial Assistance – You may qualify for financial assistance to help you pay for your child care.
DYFS (Division of Youth and Family Services) – DYFS is the regulatory agency for licensing child care centers in the state of New Jersey. If you have any concerns about child neglect or abuse in a center, call the Institutional Abuse Unit of DYFS at 800-215-6853. You may remain anonymous or ask that the call be confidential. For other concerns regarding a child care center you can call The Bureau of Licensing at (609) 292-1021.
*ACT -- Adults & Children Together - Against Violence Training Program is a train-the-trainer model. It is based on four decades of research by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) with a national ad campaign by the AD Council.
It focuses on the adults who care for children ages 0-8. It covers topics such as:
- Discipline as it Relates to Child Development
- Cultural Diversity and Sensitivity
- Anger Management
- Social Problem Solving
- Media Literacy
ACT workshops will offer critical skills and life changing information.
It is information you will not want to miss!
Let us show you the Community Development & Training Program opportunities available.
Child & Family Resources is the coordinating organization for the ACT initiative in this area. If you would like more information on how to become a trained Facilitator or how to bring ACT to your community, please call Nacie Arnold at (973) 598-2128
What a child learns about violence…a child learns for life.
TEACH CAREFULLY
We can show you how!
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