Newsletter for the Week of October 13 – October 20, 2025
Good evening Families and Caregivers!
Thank you to those that were able to attend last week's SEPAG meeting. For those that were unable to attend, you can find the minutes here and the presentations on Cybersecurity Awareness and Transitions to Adulthood here.
SPF-SEPAG Upcoming Meeting
Date & Time: Monday, November 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
Location: Terrill Middle School (with a virtual option)
Virtual Link: Join Virtually Here
Full Meeting Schedule: SPF-SEPAG Meeting Dates
As we move into the week of October 13, 2025 we encourage you to utilize the resources below for education, advocacy, and support.
Featured Statewide & Regional Events
Effective Strategies for Effective Parent-Teacher Conferences
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 11am-12pm
Focus: Offering strategies for parents to get the most of out of Parent-Teacher Conferences
Resource & Transition Fair
Date and Time: Saturday, October 18, All Day
Focus: Health fair featuring resources, including those for special needs, aimed at the community. (Burlington Township, NJ)
Link: NJ Division of Disability Services Events
Alliance Resource Fair & Family Fun Day
Date and Time: Sunday, October 19, 11:00 AM
Focus: Featuring over 50 vendors for special education schools, therapy, camps, transition services, and more. Free to families! (William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ)
Link: Alliance Resource Fair on Eventbrite
Parent Advocacy and Education
SPAN Resource Parent (SRP) Course (Session 3 of 6)
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2025 (Check time/location via link)
Focus: Core topics include parent rights, special education laws (like NJTSS), and components of the IEP. The course helps participants share resources with other families.
Link: SPAN Resource Parent Information
The Arc of NJ Webinar: Children's System of Care
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Focus: Understanding eligibility and functional services available through the Children's System of Care (CSOC) and the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
Link: The Arc of New Jersey Calendar
NAMI Family-to-Family Education Course
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025 (Course Session)
Focus: A free, 8-session educational program for family members, partners, and friends of individuals with mental health conditions.
Link: NAMI Union County Support & Education Calendar
Local Support Groups (Union County, NJ)
NAMI Union County: Family Support Group
Focus: Peer-led support for caregivers of loved ones with mental health conditions. (Next meeting: Tuesday, October 21st at 7:00 PM, check link for additional/weekly groups)
Link: NAMI Union County Support Groups
The Arc of Union County
Focus: Provides recreational, residential, and day services for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Check their calendar for specific weekly support groups.
Link: The Arc of Union County
Family Support Organization (FSO) of Union County
Focus: General support and discussion for parents and caregivers of children with emotional/behavioral challenges. Check their main calendar for this week's time.
Link: FSO of Union County Events
We hope these resources help you feel more connected and informed this week!
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