Programs for Parents

Programs for Parents Programs for Parents (PfP) is a not-for-profit organization which works to ensure that children get the best possible start in life.

Ready to take the next step in your early childhood education career? Programs for Parents’ Child Development Associate...
09/04/2026

Ready to take the next step in your early childhood education career?

Programs for Parents’ Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Program provides 120 hours of coursework, credential coaching, portfolio development, and CPR/First Aid certification to help participants build their skills and prepare for the CDA credential.

💼 Tuition: $1,500 | Payment options available
📚 Applicants must meet program requirements, including being employed or volunteering with young children in an eligible child care setting.

Interested in getting started? Contact [email protected] for additional information and registration details.

09/03/2026

Check out what’s happening in Essex County this September!

From free community events and family activities to helpful programs and local resources, there’s plenty happening across the county this month. We’ve rounded up opportunities designed to help Essex County families stay connected, informed, and supported. 💗

See something you’re interested in? Pause the video and screenshot the details to save for later!

Advocacy is more than speaking up. It’s about taking action, tracking progress, and continuing the work when change is s...
09/02/2026

Advocacy is more than speaking up. It’s about taking action, tracking progress, and continuing the work when change is still needed. 📣

Join Programs for Parents and The Citizen Service for our upcoming Advocacy in Action Training, where participants will reflect on actions taken, identify barriers, examine results, and explore what comes next. Plus, attendees will have a chance to participate in a raffle giveaway!

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom

🔗 Register today: tinyurl.com/ParentAdvocacy26

More than a workshop. This is advocacy in practice.

Meet the leadership behind the mission. 💜Programs for Parents is proud to introduce the Executive Committee of our Board...
08/25/2026

Meet the leadership behind the mission. 💜

Programs for Parents is proud to introduce the Executive Committee of our Board of Directors: leaders who bring decades of experience across community development, business, early childhood education, advocacy, finance, and more.

Their leadership, expertise, and commitment help guide our organization as we continue working to strengthen resources, opportunities, and support for children and families across Essex County.

✨ Swipe to meet our Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary and learn more about the experience they bring to Programs for Parents.

That “BUT WHYYYYY?” phase can feel like your child woke up one morning and hired themselves as their own attorney. But b...
08/18/2026

That “BUT WHYYYYY?” phase can feel like your child woke up one morning and hired themselves as their own attorney.

But between ages 6–10, all that questioning, negotiating, and “that’s not fair!” can be part of something bigger: they’re learning how to have a voice of their own.

Growing independence doesn’t mean every answer becomes negotiable. It means children are learning when to speak up, how to explain their thinking, how to make choices, and yes, how to accept when the answer is still no. 😅

💗 Save this for the next “But whyyyyy?” and tell us: What’s your child’s favorite thing to negotiate about?

Sources:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Harvard Center on the Developing Child
Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD)

Showing up in the community is about more than setting up a table. 💙When Programs for Parents attends community events, ...
08/17/2026

Showing up in the community is about more than setting up a table. 💙

When Programs for Parents attends community events, we’re there to bring information closer, answer questions in real time, connect families to resources, and build relationships with the organizations working alongside them.

Sometimes the next step starts with a flyer. Sometimes it starts with a conversation. Either way, we show up so support is easier to find.

📍Look for Programs for Parents at upcoming events throughout Essex County.

Back-to-school mornings can feel a whole lot easier when your child’s sleep schedule is ready, too. 😴🎒If summer has mean...
08/13/2026

Back-to-school mornings can feel a whole lot easier when your child’s sleep schedule is ready, too. 😴🎒

If summer has meant later nights and slower mornings, start making small adjustments now.

🌙 Small changes now can mean smoother mornings later.

Save this post for your family’s back-to-school reset and share it with another parent who might need the reminder! 💜

08/12/2026

What can play tell us about a child? A lot more than you might think. 🧸🧩

In Part 3 of Behind the Resource, Susana breaks down how everyday play can give us insight into a child’s development and introduces some of the ways Programs for Parents helps families learn, connect, and grow together.

From Books, Balls & Blocks to Parent Cafés and Connections Matter events, these programs give parents opportunities to better understand their children, connect with other families, and build stronger relationships. 💜

▶️ Watch Part 3 to learn more about the resources available to Essex County families.

Your voice matters, especially when it comes to your child’s education. 📣Join Programs for Parents and The Citizen Servi...
08/11/2026

Your voice matters, especially when it comes to your child’s education. 📣

Join Programs for Parents and The Citizen Service for Community Connection Part II, a virtual advocacy training designed to help parents feel more prepared to speak up, ask the right questions, and navigate school and community resources for the upcoming academic year.

📅 Tuesday, August 18 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🎁 Plus, participants will have a chance to win a raffle prize!

🔗 Register today: tinyurl.com/PFPadvocacy

Address

570 Broad Street
Newark, NJ
07102

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19732971114

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