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NJCMO on NRCAC Team Talk Podcast
About the NRCAC Team Talk Podcast:
Every day, professionals from Children's Advocacy Centers and Multidisciplinary Teams do incredible work to help children and families heal from the trauma of child abuse. NRCAC's Team Talk…
The Importance of Play and Physical Activity in Children
Anthony Cameli, CEO Families and Community Together (FACT)
Children experience the world through their senses, their imaginations and their bodies. Physical play is not just about burning off energy or filling up free time…
What Is Early Relational Health?
Marin Kirby De Leon, Executive Director Monmouth Cares
Early Relational Health (ERH) refers to the quality of the warm, responsive, and supportive relationships that infants and young children form with their caregivers. When…
Parents of Special Needs Children Sometimes Caught in Differing Professionals’ Assessments
"In this age of unprecedented stress and worry, the family unit is experiencing undue pressures. The adults have to cope, but children often sense the underlying tension. While professionals may agree that there is a youth mental…
The Evolution of Healthcare: Telehealth vs. In-Person Services
In recent years, the landscape of healthcare delivery has undergone a significant transformation with the advent of telehealth services. While telehealth offers efficiencies and opportunities to supplement the work of a CMO, what…
Helping Your Child Talk About Their Feelings
Emotions are complex and talking about them can be complicated for anyone, let alone for children who are still navigating many mental, physical, and emotional developments. Articulating feelings and utilizing emotional language…
Circle of Care’s Community Space, “The Circle,” Grand Opening
On June 27th, The Circle opened its doors to the community! This is Circle of Care’s new, centrally-located and youth-friendly satellite space, located in the heart of the city of Paterson, at Center City Mall.
The Circle…
Contacting Your Legislator in a Meaningful Way
Reaching out to your local elected officials can be an integral part of advocating for change you would like to see in the community or for your CMO. Before reaching out, it can be helpful to think about a few things to ensure…