NEWARK TRUST UPCOMING EVENTS

Great Start Great Future

A campaign to provide resources and information to parents and caregivers of children ages 0-3 in Newark so every child gets a great start. Need translation?

Register for our series of events.

Click here to download the flyer in English.	Haga clic aquí para descargar el folleto en Español.
Download Session #1 Materials.	Descargue los materiales de la sesión #1.

Tools for tracking your child’s growth and development

CDC Milestone Tracker App

CDC Milestone Tracker App

A free app for tracking developmental progress and milestones of children from age 2 months to 5 years old.

CDC Act Early Milestone Checklist

CDC Act Early Milestone Checklist

A free printable checklist to track the social, communicative, cognitive, and physical development of children from age 2 months to 5 years old.

CDC Grow Up Health Growth Chart

CDC Grow Up Health Growth Chart

A free growth chart that includes recommended immunizations and milestones for children from age 2 months to 6 years old.

If you are concerned about your child’s development

Children’s Specialized Hospital

Children’s Specialized Hospital

Offers free, virtual early developmental screenings for children ages 1 to 5 years old.

Newark Community Health Center Healthy Start Initiative

Newark Community Health Center Healthy Start Initiative

Provides assistance and referrals to families with children up to 2 years old.

How to Get Help For Your Child

How to Get Help For Your Child

A free tip sheet from the CDC on how to take action to address concerns about your child’s development

Find local resources to support your parenting journey

New Jersey One App

A free app that allows New Jersey residents to screen and apply for health and social services in the state.

North Ward Community Center

Connects Newark families with young children to Child Development Centers and Family Success Centers

La Casa de Don Pedro

Provides prenatal care and parenting education programs to Newark parents

Program for Parents

Supports children and families in Essex County and provides information onchildcare, access to financial resources, and education.

The Leaguers, Inc.

Offers Head Start and Early Head Start, programs for fathers, and referrals for jobs and housing

South Ward Promise Neighborhood

Provides a pipeline of services to families living in the South Ward to prepare families for higher education and career development

Ironbound Community Corporation

Offers Head Start and Early Head Start, Family Success Centers, and job and financial counseling

Unified Vailsburg Services Organization

Provides preschool programing and an Early Head Start program

New Community Corporation

New Community Corporation

Provides Newark families virtual early education programs for children 3 months to 5 years old

Urban League of Essex County

Offers an Early Childhood Center for children starting at the age of 2 1/2 years old

Explore mindfulness and creative activities with your child

UCLA Mindful App

Download the UCLA Mindful App to practice mindful meditation and wellness. This app is available in both English and Spanish.

Newark Public Library Virtual Program

Virtual, free programs that provide ASL classes, bedtime stories, children's events, and special story time

BabySparks App

A free app that includes more than 1,300 English and Spanish video-based activities that support meaningful play.

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About Great Start, Great Future

Launched by the Newark Trust for Education, Great Start, Great Futures is a campaign designed to connect Newark families to resources that support the well-being and development of children in their early years.