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 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…

Supportive Housing: Building Stability Through Structure, Services, and Compassion

Posted on: | By: Tara McDevitt Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator
Homelessness and housing instability are about far more than “not having a roof.” They are often rooted in trauma, mental health challenges, family disruption, or domestic violence. For young people, these challenges can disrupt every aspect of development—from school performance and attendance, relationships to emotional stability and long-term health. That’s why supportive housing is so essential. It offers not only a safe place to live, but also the structure, care, and community that help people heal and rebuild their lives to ultimately reach their full potential. At Center For…

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Domestic Violence Affects Every Member of the Family

Posted on: | By: Marisabel Rivera-ArroyoPublic Relations Assistant
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Domestic Violence Affects Every Member of the FamilyEach October, we observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month to recognize and bring attention to the widespread impacts and occurrences of domestic violence. As defined by NJDCF, “Domestic violence occurs when an individual commits acts intended to harm or instill fear in another when a special relationship is present.” The type of harm inflicted in a domestic violence situation is not limited to physical abuse, but also includes verbal abuse, sexual assaults, threats of violence, financial control, and…

The Difference Between Pre-K and Preschool — and Why Early Learning Matters

Posted on: | By: Tara McDevitt Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator
At first glance, preschool and Pre-K (pre-kindergarten) might seem like the same concept just referred to interchangeably. After all, both take place before kindergarten and focus on helping young children learn and grow and typically are attended by the same age range of children. But there are some key differences between the two — and understanding those differences can help parents make the best choice for their child’s early education journey.Even more important: both preschool and Pre-K play a powerful role in a child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development. These early…

Recovery is REAL: Honoring National Recovery Month

Posted on: | By: Tara McDevitt Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator
 September is National Recovery Month. This is a time to raise awareness about substance use treatment and recovery, celebrate the achievements of those in recovery, and highlight the support systems that make recovery possible. This year’s theme, Recovery is REAL – Restoring Every Aspect of Life, reminds us that recovery is not only about overcoming addiction—it’s about healing physically, emotionally, and socially, and creating a healthier, more hopeful future. This theme especially touches on the point of hope. Understanding that there is hope for an individual struggling, hope…

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