Parents, Professionals, and Community Partners Come Together for the 2026 Annual Parenting Conference

On June 11, Parents Inc. of New Jersey welcomed parents, teens, caregivers, professionals, and community partners to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families Training Center in New Brunswick for our Annual Parenting Conference—a day dedicated to learning, connection, and empowering families.

The conference brought together people from across New Jersey who share a common goal: building stronger families and healthier communities. Throughout the day, participants explored practical strategies, discovered valuable community resources, and connected with others who understand the joys and challenges of parenting.

One of the conference’s central themes was the importance of parent voice and peer support. Through engaging workshops and meaningful conversations, attendees had the opportunity to share their experiences, learn from one another, and build lasting relationships with fellow parents, professionals, and community organizations. The event reinforced an important message: parents are the experts on their own family journeys, and when families are supported, children thrive.

This year’s workshop lineup offered something for everyone, covering topics that addressed the real-life challenges families face every day. Sessions included:

• Conversations to Normalize Upstream Youth Mental Wellness
• Budgeting
• Leading with Love Through Mental Health & Wellness
• Paint Youth Path
• Showing Up with Care
• Disability/Family Leave
• Parenting Through the Storm
• Empowering Parents as Mentors, Leaders, & Change Makers
• Your Voice Has Power: Telling Your Story
• Turning Passion and Purpose into Profit

These interactive workshops provided participants with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and resources they could immediately apply in their homes, workplaces, and communities.

Thank You to Our Presenters, Sponsors, and Exhibitors

Events like the Parenting Conference are made possible through the generosity and collaboration of our presenters, sponsors, exhibitors, and community partners. Together, we are creating stronger support systems for New Jersey families.

We extend our sincere gratitude to:

Aetna Better Health of New Jersey, Agape Healing Center, Angel Roots, LLC, Antonio Bellamy, Care Plus NJ – Kinship Navigator, Central Jersey Family Health, Council on Compulsive Gambling (1-800-GAMBLER), Alexa Clarke, Covenant House, Dr. Moniquea Clark, Encore, Family Link, Lisa Clotter, Brian Wingate, Mark Warren, Fatherhood Center of New Jersey, Father Time, Kean University, Kayann Foster, New Jersey Human Resources, Clarizsa Tepedino, New Jersey Department of Labor – Division of Temporary Disability and Family Leave, United Way of Central Jersey, PFPC, Lana Perez, Provident Bank, PSE&G, Str8Up Employment Services, Robin Posner, Soluna by Kooth, and Tracy Murray Moore Consultancy.

Community partnerships play a vital role in ensuring that parents and caregivers have access to the knowledge, services, and support they need to help their families succeed.

Thank You for Being Part of Our Community

To everyone who attended, presented, volunteered, sponsored, or exhibited—thank you for making this year’s Parenting Conference such a meaningful success.

We hope you left feeling inspired, connected, and equipped with new ideas and resources to support the families in your life. We look forward to continuing these conversations throughout the year and welcoming you back to next year’s conference.

Together, we are strengthening families, empowering parents, and building brighter futures for children across New Jersey.