Far too many people and families in our communities struggle with serious challenges—from trauma and mental illness to addiction, domestic violence, and child abuse. Family Connections is here to make sure no one has to face these obstacles alone. We deliver a wide range of services across Northern New Jersey, including counseling, social and emotional skills-building, prevention and training initiatives, programs to strengthen family bonding and reunify families, and more.

Our highly trained staff bring their expertise, big hearts, and commitment to excellence to work every day—not only in our offices, but on-site in schools and directly in the home. At Family Connections, our cutting-edge programs ensure that families thrive and that thousands of mothers, fathers, veterans, seniors, and others can heal and succeed in school, work, and life.

Since 1879, Family Connections has proven that communities thrive when everyone is invested in each other’s wellbeing. When you connect with us, you’re building a stronger, safer, and healthier New Jersey. Make a difference. Change lives and strengthen our communities by getting involved and supporting us at FamilyConnectionsNJ.org.

Early Childhood and Youth Services

• Adolescent Crisis Intervention
• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
• OTARY
• Prepare Preschool Development

Family Support

• Community Case Management
• Family Crisis Intervention
• Foster Care Support
• Parents as Teachers
• Reconnections Supportive Visitation
• Reunity House

School-Based Services

• The Den at Bloomfield HS
• The Hub at Maplewood MS
• The Loft at Columbia HS
• The Space at Orange HS
• The Zone at Orange Preparatory Academy

Domestic Violence Services

• Individual and group treatment for both domestic abuse survivors and their children.
• Creative arts therapy for all ages. 
• Dreams Program

Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Programs
• Bi-lingual Services
• SHARP Adolescent Recovery
• Strong Fathers
• Strong Mothers
• Wellness House

Older Adult Support

• Brighten Your Day
• Caregiver Connections
• Senior Connections
• Alternate Approaches to Pain Management

Coalitions

Our ADAPT Coalition rallies youth leaders, parents, pharmacists, school staff, police, seniors, and other volunteers to wake up our communities to the dangers of underage drinking and the misuse of prescription drugs at all ages.

Veteran Services

• Operation Veterans to Social Work
• Operation Veteran Oasis for Women

Current Active MOU	Circle of Care for Families and Children (Passaic) Families and Community Together (Union) Partnership for Children of Essex
Eligibility	Based on program and services, please visit website or give us a call to identify specific requirements.
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Education School-Based Services Family & Support Services Case Management
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health ADHD / ADD Alzheimer's and Associated Dementias Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Conduct Disorder Depression Dissociative Disorders Eating Disorders Family Conflict & Distress Fire-Setting Grief / Loss Mental Health Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Teen Issues Trauma / PTSD Womens / Mens Crisis / Safety Crisis / Safety / Prevention Domestic Violence
Treatment Services	In-Community Services Behavioral Assistance Intensive In-Community (IIC) Services Mentoring Parent Coaching / Mentoring Treatment Setting In Community
Payment Options	County Funding DCP&P Contracted Service Medicaid Medicare Private / Commercial Insurance Self Pay
Language Spoken	Creole Spanish
Areas Served	Bergen County Essex County Hudson County Middlesex County Passaic County Union County

Last Updated: 06/22/23