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Free Courses for the Community

Family Success Centers (FSC) are community-based, family centered neighborhood gathering places where any resident of Middlesex County can go for support, information, and services—with parent leadership at its center. The purpose of the FSC is to enrich the lives of children and adults by making families and neighborhoods stronger.

All services are free and confidential.

Financial Peace

dollarsPERTH AMBOY – Family Success Center will be bringing a nine-week curriculum-based class on how to make your money work for you. This class will be every Monday from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at 149 Kearny Ave., Perth Amboy (back of Proprietary House). Registration is required. For more information call (732) 638-5063.

“More than one million families have done it and you can too” – Dave Ramsey

Free Income Tax Preparation

PERTH AMBOY – FSC is partnering up with United Way and is bringing back V.I.T.A. Anyone interested in this opportunity you must first schedule an appointment and come into our center to pick up the paperwork that must be completed prior to your appointment. If interested or for additional information/details please call 732-638-5063 or visit our office located at: 149 Kearny Ave. Perth Amboy (Back of Proprietary House).

Healthy Cooking Classes

PERTH AMBOY – Every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the JRF-Family Success Center, 149 Kearny Ave. (Back of Proprietary House) starting March 11. Registration is a must! Spaces are limited. 732-638-5063.

Me Time

PERTH AMBOY – Family Success Center has partnered up with the AUL Charter School in bringing a Parent Support Group to the community. They meet the 3rd Thursday of every month from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at 333 High St., Perth Amboy.

Zumba

PERTH AMBOY – FSC is bringing Zumba back to our center. Every 1st and 4th Wednesday from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Recreation center located at 1 Olive St. Perth Amboy. For further information please call 732-638-5063 or visit our office located at: 149 Kearny Ave. Perth Amboy.

Let’s Crochet With Urian

PERTH AMBOY – FSC has partnered up with NJIT – BRIDGES in bringing a crocheting class for beginners. This class will be held every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5pm-6pm at 881 Amboy Ave. Perth Amboy. No registration required.


 

Through our commitment to quality services parents are empowered to advocate for their families and assume leadership roles with the FSC. Families will receive support in dealing with the stress of parenting and everyday issues. The FSC will promote positive outcomes for children, youth and families. There is an increase in parent, family, and community involvement through formal and informal support networks.

WALK IN 149 Kearny Ave, 1st Floor, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
CALL 732-638-5063
HOURS Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9am—5pm 
Tuesday & Thursday 9am—7pm

The JRF Family Success Center is funded by the NJ Department of Children & Families

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