Parenting

RESOURCES

SAC Parent Handbook - Updated January 2019 - Booklet Format - FINAL.pdf

Mental Health and Wellness Resource Handbook

Partnership for Children of Essex (PCE) is a private non-profit care management organization (CMO) dedicated to assisting youth with complex needs that include: emotional/behavioral, intellectual/developmental and substance use. PCE utilizes a Wraparound model of care while working in partnership with youth and families to design and implement a plan of care that is specific to the youth's individual strengths and needs.

Books for Children During Uncertain Times

List of Books on Sensitive Topics - many can be found on YouTube

If you have or know of a youth where there are concerns related to emotional/behavioral health, a developmental/intellectual disability, or substance use treatment is needed, the first thing to do is contact PerformCare, New Jersey at 1-877-652-7624. PerformCare partners with the state of New Jersey's Children's System of Care (CSOC) and is the single point of entry for youth and families in need of resources and services.

Talking to your children about Racial Injustice

McIntosh library (2).pdf

Please visit my virtual library for books about racism, acceptance, injustice, and tolerance.

Click on a picture and be whisked away to the story, speech, song, or video.

How to talk to your children about protests and racism

embracerace.pdf

10 Tips for Teaching and Talking To Kids About Race

Tips for parents during the trial of Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd | Children's MinnesotaThe trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd is getting national attention. Many parents are wondering: what impact could this have on kids and their mental and emotional health? This could be re-traumatizing for some children, especially black, indigenous and children of color.

Resources for addressing race and racism with young children

How to Talk with Kids About Racism and Racial ViolenceIt starts with checking in on yourself, and then listening deeply. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.

Police Family Wellness-Young children.pdf

Listen to child development, children's health, and trauma-care experts to talk about ways families can support their children, one another, and a just future.

Resource for parents who work in law enforcement