A Family Support Organization funded by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families - Children's System of Care (CSOC), focused on providing essential family services of Morris County, including support from family partners to enhance mental health awareness.
To empower parents and caregivers of children facing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges, we advocate for a community-based, family-centered, and culturally competent system of support, education, and advocacy. Family Support Organizations (FSOs) in Morris County, especially those associated with Family Service of Morris County, play a crucial role in this mission. These family-run, county-based organizations offer direct family-to-family peer support, education, and advocacy to those caring for children with mental health, emotional, and behavioral challenges, as well as developmental and intellectual challenges. Through initiatives like mental health awareness, family partners are essential in creating a supportive environment.
At Family Partners of Morris & Sussex Counties, we believe in the power of lived experience. Our team consists of dedicated parents who have successfully navigated the complex systems of care available through family services of Morris County for children facing mental health and developmental challenges. This unique perspective allows us to provide invaluable peer support to families throughout their journey. We are committed to hiring individuals who understand these challenges firsthand. If you are passionate about empowering families and have the experience to back it up, we want you on our team! Join us in promoting mental health awareness and making a difference.
We provide intensive peer-to-peer support to families through our family partners by: Participating in a strategic partnership with CMO, engaging in community development, and offering peer-to-peer support for families with children requiring the highest levels of care management. We focus on educating families about the Children's System Of Care and their child’s challenges, employing Wraparound values and principles. Our mission at Family Service of Morris County is to empower families to advocate for their child’s and family’s best interests. We also monitor service providers for family involvement, ensuring they are family-friendly and focused on family needs. When necessary, we advocate for system change to ensure that the family voice is heard, promoting mental health awareness throughout our community.
The Family Support Organizations are essentially families! There are 15 Family Support Organizations in the great State of New Jersey. Each Family Support Organization in New Jersey is dedicated to employing family members and is culturally, racially, religiously, and geographically diverse. One notable organization is Family Partners of Morris & Sussex Counties, which serves as a Family Support Organization. This private, family-led, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization is funded by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families - Children's System of Care (CSOC). Through their efforts, they promote mental health awareness and provide vital family services of Morris County.
We are excited to announce The New Jersey Alliance of Family Support Organizations participation in the 2025 NJEA Convention on November 6th-7th at the Atlantic City Convention Center. This marks a significant milestone for the New Jersey Alliance of Family Support Organizations as we showcase our commitment to enhancing the wellness of families facing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges.
Join us in empowering families across New Jersey!