‘A Place to Call Home’, Recovery-Focused Independent Transitional Living was created to facilitate safe, supportive and sober housing for expectant and postpartum women who have struggled with substance abuse and are in early recovery and their children. The recovery-focused program provides parenting support, vocational counseling, mental health and substance abuse counseling, and connections to community resources for up to 10 women at a time.
Statewide
We are excited to announce the start of our new education series! Register for one of our upcoming education sessions taking place in Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties by competing the Registration form below. Registration Form https://youtu.be/zKe3QHqWDSQ If you are currently expecting, or have a child under the age of 18, our caring and knowledgeable staff can help connect you to local resources that fit your needs. We will provide all the information you need and can help with applications for resources such as WIC, mental health counseling, doulas, childbirth education, & more! If you have a child between the ages 0-5, did you know that your child’s brain is developing connections faster right now than it will at any other time in their life? Utilizing the Ages & Stages Questionnaire, our staff can help you learn about your child’s milestones and provide you with activities to help promote their development. Want to use the tool right now? Find your county and preferred language, & fill it out at your convenience! Our staff will give you a call within 2 business days to discuss your responses. For those currently expecting or who have little ones under the age of 3, we can also connect you to a free home-visiting program that best fits your family! When you enroll in Nurse-Family Partnership, Healthy Families, or Parents As Teachers, you will be paired with a Registered Nurse or Home Visitor. This is someone you will meet with on a consistent basis in the comfort of your own home, who you can rely on for unwavering support, information and activities that promote bonding and early childhood development, and long-term support connecting to resources as needed. All programs are free and voluntary! To learn more or to enroll in a program, call +1 (856) 431-4180 or visit NJ.GOV/CONNECTINGNJ.
Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem
We understand that parenting can be beautiful, but it can also be difficult and demanding – even if it's not your first time! Acenda's Healthy Families program provides a free support service for eligible parents, to help you work through any challenges, and ensure you and your child are able to build healthy and loving connections. Click on the link below for more information! Enroll Today! To enroll, call +1 (856) 431-4180 or click here to request your FREE personal home visitor on ConnectingNJ.
Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem
If you're pregnant with your first baby, you may be eligible for a FREE personal nurse from Nurse Family Partnership. Your personal NFP nurse can provide the help you need throughout your pregnancy and up until your child's 2nd birthday to help support the healthiest possible outcomes. Acenda believes every new parent deserves a safe, respectful birth and the opportunity to thrive. Check on your eligibility today! Enroll Today! To enroll, call +1 (856) 431-4180 or click here to request your FREE personal nurse on ConnectingNJ. https://youtu.be/o-yizjH-xTc
Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem
Your child’s healthy development is probably one of your highest priorities. But it can be difficult to know exactly what to look for, and finding the right supports can be overwhelming. Acenda's Parents as Teachers program provides FREE Parent Educators to eligible families, and we can help make this process much more manageable for you and your family. Click on the link below for more information! Enroll Today! To enroll, call +1 (856) 431-4180 or click here to request your FREE Parent Educator on Connecting NJ.
Gloucester, Salem