Under the Spring Sky: Celebrating Community at Norwescap’s 22nd Annual Frolic in the Park

Here are just a few:  

• Norwescap CFRS – Child & Family Resource Services, a program that provides support and resources to children and families, focusing on early childhood development, parenting education, and family support services.
• NJ SNAP – New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides eligible low-income individuals and families with funds to purchase food items
• Norwescap WIC – Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – provides nutrition education, nutritious foods, and access to healthcare to low-income pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age five
• Norwescap RAC – Regional ACEs Collaborative, a collaborative effort aimed at addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in the region served by Norwescap. ACEs are traumatic events that occur in childhood and can have long-lasting effects on health and well-being. The Norwescap RAC works to raise awareness about ACEs, provide training and support to professionals working with children and families, and implement strategies to prevent and mitigate the impact of ACEs
• Norwescap HS & EHS – Head Start and Early Head Start, comprehensive child development programs that serve low-income children from birth to age five, as well as pregnant women and their families. The programs provide a range of services, including early education, health, nutrition, and family support services, with the goal of promoting school readiness and healthy development for young children
• Norwescap FSC – Traditions Family Success Center, a community-based organization that provides a wide array of services and programs to strengthen families and empower individuals. The Family Success Center offers workshops, support groups, counseling, and referral services to help families access the resources they need to thrive.
• Norwescap CCYC – County Councils for Young Children, a collaborative partnership between local parents/families, community providers, and stakeholders that strives to contribute to the development and implementation of high quality early childhood services
• Norwescap Healthy Families-TIP – TANF Initiative for Parents (TIP) programs. The TIP program is designed to help new parents with children under 12 months old who are on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) improve their parenting skills and encourage their child’s well-being and healthy development. Healthy Families is a home visiting program that provides support and resources to expectant parents and families with young children to promote healthy child development and family well-being.
• And so many more!

by Dawn Hartfelder – updated 4/23/2024

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