At Center For Family Services, staff are recognized as the most valuable and greatest resource. The top workplace team at Center For Family Services consists of highly experienced experts in a variety of fields. Trusted staff are changemakers and thought leaders and are often the leading voice in how services are designed to best serve those in need. 

The Expert Angle offers an outlet for highly talented staff to share their knowledge with you. This forum is a place where content experts share information on topics that most closely resonate with the work they do. The Expert Angle is a collection of blog entries where our staff can explore the various entities of Center For Family Services’ mission and programs from the point of view of an expert in that role. The blog is a platform to help communities, individuals, and other social service professionals to learn and grow. 

The Role of Friends: How Peers Can Safely Support Someone Experiencing Dating Abuse

Posted on: | By: Tara McDevittPublic Relations and Marketing Specialist
Teen relationships can be exciting, confusing, and unfortunately sometimes damaging. Unfortunately, dating abuse — including physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, or digital harm affects young people far more often than many realize. In fact, about one in three adolescents’ experiences physical, emotional, sexual, and/or verbal abuse from a dating partner, and teens may face unique barriers to getting help.The information in this blog is not meant to discourage anyone from experiencing dating or building meaningful connections. Instead, it is intended to educate, support, and remind those who…

Signs It May Be Time for Counseling

Posted on: | By: Marisabel Rivera Public Relations Assistant
We have come a long way surrounding the stigma and barriers to mental health care. In 2024, almost 53% of adult with mental illness sought help to cope with a range of personal problems and to treat the underlying conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior (NAMI).  The path to seeking and receiving help in mental health isn’t linear, it’s a lifelong journey for people seeking stability and wellness. As we move through life some phases present more challenges and problems that can benefit from a helping hand in our mental wellbeing. Counseling has for a longtime been…

SERVing Survivors: What are the Most Immediate Needs

Posted on: | By: Marisabel Rivera Public Relations Assistant
Since 2010, every January is recognized as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. This recognition aims to bring public awareness and education to human trafficking to not only identify and prevent the crime but also to bring support to the many survivors. There are an estimated 27 million victims of human trafficking worldwide, including within the United States.Human trafficking can happen to anyone. According to the fact page provided by the SERV program, “Adults, teenagers, and even children can be victims of human trafficking. Many are forced to work in prostitution or the sex entertainment…

How Employers and Communities Gain

Posted on: | By: Marisabel Rivera Public Relations Assistant
In today’s market, job seeking, readiness, and keeping can be difficult for those without many resources. It can be especially difficult to bridge the gap between community members searching for and training for relevant employment and employers seeking skilled personnel. At the Center For Family Services, the range of Workforce Development programs helps people develop skills and gain industry-recognized credentials through hands-on exposure.Workforce Development describes a diverse range of programs that provide services across New Jersey, seeking assistance in career readiness and to build…

The Impact of Holiday Giving: Your Compassion Makes the Season Bright

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For years, Center For Family Services has organized a holiday gift drive like no other. Working hand-in-hand with our dedicated program staff—those who support children and families every day—we make it our mission to ensure every child in our care is remembered and uplifted during the holiday season.Our approach is deeply personal. Children are thoughtfully shopped for by staff members who know them best. For young people living in our group homes, staff carefully select gifts in the exact colors, styles, and sizes each child prefers. These teams know their personalities, interests, and…

Art Therapy and How It Works: Healing Trauma Through Creativity

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Art has long been recognized as a universal language, one that can communicate feelings, stories, and wounds that words sometimes cannot reach. It has proven to bring a sense of calm to people young and old who may have never even had an interest in art before. For youth and adults living with trauma, art offers a powerful way to express what is often too overwhelming or too complex to put into sentences. In recent years, art therapy has emerged as a highly effective therapeutic practice, blending creative expression with clinical support to help individuals process experiences, build…

Preschool Attendance: Setting our Children Up for Success

Posted on: | By: Marisabel Rivera-Arroyo Public Relations Assistant
The earliest years of school are foundation to the development of children. It is a misconception that attendance only matters and affects children in older grades. While preschool may not seem as rigorous as k-12 education, the early education of preschool supports the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth and development of a children. Mosaic Early Learning provides high-quality year-round preschool and early learning services to families in in Camden and Burlington Counties. As a Head Start provider, Mosaic Early Learning adheres to a high standard of readiness goals with the…

The Importance of Social Connections and Planning Outings During the Winter Months

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Shorter days and blistering temperatures have a way of convincing us to hunker down and retreat into the comfort of our homes. As winter approaches, many of us feel the pull toward staying inside, bundled under blankets, and avoiding the cold altogether. By the time 5 PM rolls around when we close our laptops, walk out of the classroom, or finish up with our last client of the day there often isn’t much energy left for evening plans. The early darkness compiled with the freezing air suddenly makes simple errands or short visits with friends feel like monumental tasks. Over time, this can…

Homelessness Awareness Month: A Situation, Not an Identity

Posted on: | By: Tara McDevitt Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator
Center For Family Services is proud to be part of a community that believes in the power of compassion and care. Homelessness can happen to anyone. A job loss, medical emergency, or family crisis can push someone into instability faster than most imagine. That’s why awareness is so vital—it’s a reminder of the importance of strong community support systems and the belief that everyone deserves a safe place to call home.Each November is observed as Homelessness Awareness Month, a time to build empathy, break down stigma, and encourage action. This awareness month is about more than recognizing…

Youth Housing - Importance of a Positive Housing Environment

Posted on: | By: Marisabel Rivera-ArroyoPublic Relations Assistant
For children and teens in crisis, the importance of safe and stable housing cannot be overstated. Youth experiencing unstable housing and lack of family support are vulnerable to their surroundings. A stable, secure, and positive environment is essential for physical security and mental, emotional and developmental growth. The numbers are staggering. The New Jersey Department of Education reported that 17,000 students experienced homelessness in the 2023-2024 school year, up from 11,000 in 2021-2022. As the number of children facing housing instability rises, Center For Family Services…

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