NJ4S Essex County Resources

NJ4S-Essex has a variety of useful resources for students, parents, educators and community stakeholders. Engage in our webinars, community events, and explore additional resources from other programs in Essex County.

Community Events

Wed
20
May

Teenagers Standing Strong Against Peer Pressure: How to Support Teens in Making Sound Choices

5:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Wed
22
Apr

Rooted in Resilience: How Parents Can Cultivate Youth Leaders

5:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Wed
18
Mar

The High Stakes: Understanding and Parenting Problem Gambling in Youth

3:11 pm
Location: Zoom
Wed
25
Feb

Clearing the Air: Protecting Teens Against the Dangers of Vaping

5:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Wed
21
Jan

Missing More than Class: What to Know About Absenteeism

5:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Wed
7
Jan

Becoming a Trusted Adult: Guidance for Supporting Young People

5:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Wed
12
Nov

Inside the Teenage Brain: What Every Parent Should Know

5:30 pm
November 12, 2025 - November 12, 2025
Location: Zoom
Wed
15
Oct

What You Need to Know about Youth Suicide Prevention

5:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Educators

Welcome to our educator resource section designed to support educators and Essex County with valuable resources for professional development to support the student’s well-being. Here you can explore a range of resources available including mental health services, community support, and meaningful webinars to enhance your classroom needs. Whether you’re looking for tools to address social-emotional learning resources for diverse learners or support for your well-being as an educator you will find resources here to enrich your practice and better serve your students.

Resource Links

More Resource Links Coming Soon!

Community Providers

Welcome to our community provider resource section where individuals and organizations can access a variety of tier-one services which includes universal prevention education to parents, educators, and students of all ages throughout Essex County. Our comprehensive resources cater to the diverse needs of our community offering programs and services aimed at promoting social-emotional well-being, mental health support, and academic success.

Resource Links

More Resource Links Coming Soon!

Parents

Explore a variety of resources produced by NJ4S-Essex and other great programs in Essex County. These resources aim to support parents in fostering their child’s development, both academically and socially. Whether you’re seeking educational opportunities, fun activities, or informative webinars our selection is designed to empower parents with the tools they need for their child’s well-rounded development.

Resource Links

Free Parent Resource Guide – 5th Grade Parent Alert

If a customer’s WFNJ/TANF case has closed within the last 24 months and have been employed for at least 4 months with a minimum of 20 hours per week, this program is designed to support their career aspirations. – Career Advancement Voucher Program

New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant Children: Cover All Kids & Enrollment Assistance Information- Resources by County 

Child Mind Institute Education– How to Talk to Your Child’s Teacher

Child Mind Institute Education– Multilingual Trauma Resources

Essex County Prosecutor’s Office– Annual Summer Youth Internship Program

MyWellbrook – Personalized behavioral healthcare for adults, adolescents and children.

Youth