Ms. YuQuishia McKinney and Ms. Daphney Mgbako presented to more than 42 parents on understanding what their agency really does and all the services/resources they provide to assist children and families.

Teachers and staff from all 15 childcare programs were present for this event and everyone had a wonderful time getting to know one another, playing games and winning prizes.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, has partnered with the Department of Children and Families and First Place For Youth to implement the My First Place Program, which is a nationally recognized model whose mission is to help eligible young adults build the skills they need to make a successful transition to self-sufficiency and responsible adulthood.

Through a partnership between Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, and One Simple Wish, a non-profit organization based in Trenton, young adults who are often a “forgotten community” were treated to a joyous holiday evening at a Christmas party Dec. 4 in Verona Hills, an elegant event space located in Newark.

A groundbreaking new partnership between First Place for Youth and the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJ DCF) has launched that will support youth ages 18-21 transitioning from foster care with stable housing opportunities, wraparound support, education, living skills, and employment.

During Mental Illness Awareness Week, a dedicated time to spotlight the profound impact of mental health on individuals and communities, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, one of the largest nonprofit social service providers in New Jersey, offers hope and unwavering support for those in need.

The Catholic Charities Youth Partial Care program and Mobile Family Success Center spent World Suicide Prevention Day hosting a booth at Brady’s Walk in Old Bridge, NJ.

At the end of each week in YPC, one program participant is awarded Shining Star of the Week in recognition of all the hard work they have been putting into their treatment.

Allow your child to start school at their emotional best by initiating Mobile Response and Stabilization Services with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen.

This program transports children daily and the need to be skilled in both areas is very important. Visitation is a vital service in all four counties of our Diocese and it affords families to visit in a safe environment while working with the Department of Child Protection.

Attention! Attention! Mobile Family Success Center September 2023 calendar is out. Mark your calendars for free activities, events, and workshops for the entire family. Looking forward towards seeing you soon.

LifeSet recently held a group outing at Six Flags Great Adventure.

Are you looking for a job? Catholic Charities has positions open for their before and after school programs.

Recently, NJSACC: New Jersey’s School Age and Out of School Time Professional Network celebrated their 30th anniversary at the annual statewide afterschool conference in Princeton. The celebration was a highlight of the years the organization has made an impact on afterschool and out of school time in New Jersey. The organization supports child care providers and after school programs throughout the state as one of 50 state wide affiliate networks.

Community House at St. Thomas can accommodate eight mentally competent adults with physical disabilities who find themselves needing affordable, accessible housing. Community House addresses both of those concerns. It is ADA compliant and monthly rent is income based.

May 19th was a warm and sunny day in East Brunswick and the PACT Program Team Leaders and staff members were getting ready for the PACT Olympics. Held at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen’s Family Center in East Brunswick, the annual Olympic event was set to be an exciting one with some friendly competition and socialization with PACT participants.

The LifeSet program had their monthly outing at the Somerset Patriots game.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen’s Family Center in East Brunswick, the PACT program had their annual Olympic event!

On Saturday, April 24th, YES ELC @ St. Ladislaus representing Catholic Charities Diocese of Metuchen had the opportunity to participate as a partner at “Celebrate Our Children” Celebration Event. It was a community-based health, wellness and family fun event that brought together residents and community resource providers to expand access to healthcare and enable self-advocacy in ways that advance public health outcomes and quality of life.

On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, the Catholic Charities Middlesex PACT Program participated in the JBJ Soul Kitchen’s Day of Hope Community Walk along with many other for profit and not for profit agencies.