Solis Family

When Elia, mother of the Solis family, heard Unidos was offering a path to obtain her GED diploma entirely in Spanish, she was very excited. Enrolling in classes in 2018, she initially struggled with writing exams. After an evaluation, her instructor noticed that barriers to her success had their origins …

Anderson Family

As a 21-year-old father of two, Darnell Anderson is a Stronger Families Strong Fathers empowerment group member. Athletically skilled in basketball, he’s also played in our adult league for two years. Seeking direction and looking to build a solid foundation for the future, Darnell sought counsel from a Community Advocate …

Family Success Story – Overcoming Crisis to Achieve Stability

Jasmine and her children’s story is one of strength and dedication.  In 2017, Jasmine was an expecting mother with two young children, living out of her car and struggling to make ends meet. Without a permanent home, Jasmine made the tough but necessary decision to move her two older children …

Impact of the Whole Family Approach on Working Families Event

On October 27, 2020, The Pascale Sykes Foundation, the Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs at Rutgers University-Camden, and the University of Pennsylvania co-hosted Impact of the Whole Family Approach on Working Families, a virtual event showcasing new research that demonstrates the powerful results of the Whole Family Approach …

Family Success Story: A Strong Community Sets up Success at Home

Parenting is a difficult job that receives little-to-no training. For many working families, the pressures of everyday life on top of the demands of raising children can be difficult and that the pandemic has only added to this stress. Parents Anonymous of New Jersey – Father Time (Father Time) offers …

Working Together for Working Families Conference

Today we’re here in Vineland, NJ for our 2020 Conference: Working Together for Working Families: The Whole Family Approach! We’re excited to join our grantees, speakers and family well-being experts to cultivate a national conversation in making family-centered efforts like the Whole Family Approach the new norm. Watch our video below to …

Transportation Initiatives Contribute to the Success of the Whole Family Approach

Transportation initiatives are a lifeline for families and an important factor in contributing to the success of the Whole Family Approach. Watch the video to learn how Cross County Connection, is making transportation services accessible to families striving to meet their goals.