• Every 1st Thursday of the month: Parent Advisory Board Meetings from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
FSC hosts its advisory board meetings every first Thursday of the month in the evening. Come join us be a support to your family, community, and FSC with feed back and community advocacy. Refreshments provided. If interested please call (732)638-5063 ext: 106.
• January 7th: ESL Orientation for Free Classes; 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., Basic ESL every Tuesday and Intermediate ESL every Thursday.
• January 14th: Stress Management Workshop- 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
Stress Management: Stress affects all of us, both emotionally and physically. Learn how stress impacts you and what factors may be increasing stress in your life. This workshop will allow participants to identify common stressors and learn how to deal with them in a positive, constructive manner. In collaborate efforts with FSC and AmeriGroup.
• January 15th: Citizenship Class Orientation; 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Every Wednesday
FSC is offering a free course to assist those who plan on taking the USCIS Citizenship Test. All details will be discussed at the meeting. All who plan to take the course must attend Orientation January 14th from 6-8 p.m. Please call or visit the office to register.
•January 15th: Family Movie Night – “Despicable Me 2” 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Perth Amboy YMCA (357 New Brunswick Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ)
FSC invites Middlesex County families for a family movie night at the Perth Amboy YMCA theater every third Wednesday of the month. FSC will provide families with popcorn and drinks free of charge.
• January 16th: Cervical Cancer Workshop- 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
January is Cervical Cancer Awreness Month! Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women. Every woman is at risk for cervical cancer. FSC invites you to a free cervical cancer workshop, presented by Lynn Lutwinn, Director, Breast Care Connection. To register, please call Tania Rodriguez at 732-638-5063. Event Location: 149 Kearny Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ.
• January 21st: Nutrition Workshop – 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Learn more about healthy food choices and menu options! To register, please call Tania Rodriguez at 732-638-5063. Event Location: 149 Kearny Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ.
• January 30th: Family Zumba Night 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
Event Location: 149 Kearny Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ. For more information, please contact the JRF at (732) 638-5063.
• Family Care Application Assistance
FSC invites families to come in and meet with a representative from Horizon EVERY Monday, AmeriGroup EVERY Tuesdays and a representative from Health First every other Wed. from 2-4 p.m. for assistance with Family Care Health & Medicaid insurance applications.
• Food Stamps Outreach
FSC invites families to come in and meet with a representative from the Community Food Bank of NJ to assist with food stamps application and eligibility guidelines.
• Story Time
Join the FSC staff at our center during the evening to help inspire children to become better readers. FSC staff with the assistance of parents in the Community and Parent Advisory board members will read in English and or Spanish to children up to 7 yrs. of age.
Location: Family Success Center at 149 Kearny Ave. Perth Amboy, NJ, (732) 638-5063.
What is the Family Success Center? ·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.
· All services are free and confidential.
· The purpose of the FSC is to enrich the lives of children and adults by making families and neighborhoods stronger.
