The parents and family members whom the NJPC serves truly come first. Every decision made as an organization is done with the families in mind, and every attempt is made to personally involve them in the process. It's amazing to be a part of an organization whose mission is clear and unwavering.
Review from Guidestar
This organization has a great mission and the work they do help so many Families and Communities through out the State of New Jersey and Beyond as far as Maryland. Whats important the organization is on the forfront of Helping Parents with incarcirated children. Their Juvenile Justice Guide has recieved many Outstanding reveiws. NJPC has the Best Data in the state. The work that the Volunteers do are extra ordinary they are commited to helping Children and Families with Mental Health. I would not know what I know now if it wasn't for NJPC the trainings they offer are so empowering and your able to go back to your child IEP meeting and understand what services are best for your child.
#LovingMom
What great, often unrecognized work this organization provides! It helps so many families understand mental illness and the criminal justice system. They provide support for families that need to learn how to support themselves and advocate for their own situation. The families feel better not just because they have an ally, but because they learn how to speak for themselves.
“It was such a pleasure to be a part of this training and so inspiring for me. I don't even know if training is the correct word that I would use because it was more personal, warm and enlightening. I am now able to serve the families that I work with better, have a deeper understanding about their own personal journeys and feel empowered that I have more information that can help me be a better advocate for myself and others. I came in with the expectation of learning about concepts, getting a better understanding about IEP's and the advocating process. I left the training which so much more. One of the things that I am most proud of is my ability to partner with the families that I work with. I will do just about anything to help others but have difficulties putting my own needs first. What I didn't expect from this training was to find my own voice for myself. By the second time that we all met, I felt more confident, was more vocal about my opinions and felt more confident. It was like a seed was planted by the families in the room and their warmth spirit allowed it grow inside of me. I knew it was always there but was hiding due to fear. All I know is that it changed me for the better. Listening to the parent's stories was so incredible for me. It was a journey that I felt so privilege to be a part of. Thank you. I just wanted to add that the last activity reminded me how important it is to do a complete intake, to ask questions, get information from the person's support system and having my own support system who will educate, support and encouraging to me. Thank you”