Our Mission

Family Based Services Association of NJ (FBSA) provides peer support, educates, and advocates on behalf of Monmouth County, NJ parents and families of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, mental health, developmental disabilities and substance use.

The Family Support Organizations of New Jersey are community-based organizations that provide peer-to-peer support, education and advocacy to parents and caregivers of children with mental health and behavioral challenges, developmental disabilities, child welfare, substance-use and juvenile justice system involvement.

We condemn racism. We condemn white supremacy. We condemn the devaluation of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) that pervades our society. We embrace diversity as a pillar and strength of the foundational work that we do with children and families.

We are committed to engaging in anti-racist, anti-disability, and anti-stigma activities to reduce the negative outcomes for youth and families that we serve. We pledge to advocate with and on behalf of marginalized communities who traditionally have needed the most resources and have received the least.

We support and stand with other youth and family voices in advocating for social justice. We are committed to workplace diversity, respect, inclusion, fairness, equity, and social justice in our practice.

We Are In This Together!

Support

We support parents and caregivers. Our culturally competent family support partners have "walked the walk" of our families and are thus uniquely positioned to help the family understand and find hope in spite of their difficult situation. We help families identify goals and benchmarks that will lead to a better, more fulfilling life for their children and entire family. We can assist families at critical times such as making referrals to PerformCare to enter the Children's System of Care, crisis units at hospitals, and at school-based meetings.

Educate

We educate parents and caregivers regarding their rights and responsibilities as parents. Our staff mentors parents on the specific challenges their children and family are experiencing and helps them learn about options available in their local communities.

Advocate

We advocate on behalf and for parents and caregivers. Our staff and family / clients practice the advocacy skills that empower a family to discern the services they need to ensure healing and success. On a more global level, we encourage and provide opportunities to interested families to speak publicly about their journeys and contact various levels of elected officials and government agencies to advocate for their families and community.

Events Calendar

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Nunca Solos (Spanish Group) 6:00 pm
Nunca Solos (Spanish Group) @ virtual on zoom
Dec 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Spanish speaking support group for families.  For more information please email Cinaida at canthony@fbsanj.org or call or text 732-491-1077.
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Grand Finale! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 6:00 pm
Grand Finale! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren @ meets on zoom. please contact Michelle to register 732.318.9936
Dec 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Grand Finale! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren @ meets on zoom. please contact Michelle to register 732.318.9936
 
Youth Partnership 6:00 pm
Youth Partnership @ Family Based Services
Dec 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Youth Partnership @ Family Based Services
 
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Family Focus Group 6:00 pm
Family Focus Group @ meets on zoom
Dec 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Family Focus Group @ meets on zoom
This is a virtual group on zoom. Please call or text Marie to confirm dates and times.
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Thursday Night Support Group 5:00 pm
Thursday Night Support Group @ Family Based Services
Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 
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Nunca Solos (Spanish Group) 6:00 pm
Nunca Solos (Spanish Group) @ virtual on zoom
Dec 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Spanish speaking support group for families.  For more information please email Cinaida at canthony@fbsanj.org or call or text 732-491-1077.
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Grand Finale! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 6:00 pm
Grand Finale! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren @ meets on zoom. please contact Michelle to register 732.318.9936
Dec 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Grand Finale! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren @ meets on zoom. please contact Michelle to register 732.318.9936
 
Youth Partnership 6:00 pm
Youth Partnership @ Family Based Services
Dec 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Youth Partnership @ Family Based Services
 
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Family Focus Group 6:00 pm
Family Focus Group @ meets on zoom
Dec 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Family Focus Group @ meets on zoom
This is a virtual group on zoom. Please call or text Marie to confirm dates and times.
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Thursday Night Support Group 5:00 pm
Thursday Night Support Group @ Family Based Services
Dec 12 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 
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Nunca Solos (Spanish Group) 6:00 pm
Nunca Solos (Spanish Group) @ virtual on zoom
Dec 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Spanish speaking support group for families.  For more information please email Cinaida at canthony@fbsanj.org or call or text 732-491-1077.
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Grand Finale! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 6:00 pm
Grand Finale! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren @ meets on zoom. please contact Michelle to register 732.318.9936
Dec 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Grand Finale! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren @ meets on zoom. please contact Michelle to register 732.318.9936
 
Youth Partnership 6:00 pm
Youth Partnership @ Family Based Services
Dec 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Youth Partnership @ Family Based Services
 
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Family Focus Group 6:00 pm
Family Focus Group @ meets on zoom
Dec 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Family Focus Group @ meets on zoom
This is a virtual group on zoom. Please call or text Marie to confirm dates and times.
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Thursday Night Support Group 5:00 pm
Thursday Night Support Group @ Family Based Services
Dec 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 
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Nunca Solos (Spanish Group) 6:00 pm
Nunca Solos (Spanish Group) @ virtual on zoom
Dec 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Spanish speaking support group for families.  For more information please email Cinaida at canthony@fbsanj.org or call or text 732-491-1077.
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Grand Finale! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 6:00 pm
Grand Finale! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren @ meets on zoom. please contact Michelle to register 732.318.9936
Dec 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Grand Finale! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren @ meets on zoom. please contact Michelle to register 732.318.9936
 
Youth Partnership 6:00 pm
Youth Partnership @ Family Based Services
Dec 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Youth Partnership @ Family Based Services
 
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Family Focus Group 6:00 pm
Family Focus Group @ meets on zoom
Dec 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Family Focus Group @ meets on zoom
This is a virtual group on zoom. Please call or text Marie to confirm dates and times.
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Thursday Night Support Group 5:00 pm
Thursday Night Support Group @ Family Based Services
Dec 26 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 
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Nunca Solos (Spanish Group) 6:00 pm
Nunca Solos (Spanish Group) @ virtual on zoom
Dec 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Spanish speaking support group for families.  For more information please email Cinaida at canthony@fbsanj.org or call or text 732-491-1077.
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Grand Finale! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 6:00 pm
Grand Finale! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren @ meets on zoom. please contact Michelle to register 732.318.9936
Dec 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Grand Finale! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren @ meets on zoom. please contact Michelle to register 732.318.9936
 
Youth Partnership 6:00 pm
Youth Partnership @ Family Based Services
Dec 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Youth Partnership @ Family Based Services
 

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