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Sharing and Amplifying Community Voices

The Family Success Institute took on an ambitious project, launching a series of Community Action Forums to provide opportunities for New Jersey community members to come together. Recognizing that the people who know their communities best are those who live, work and grow within them, we proudly organized more than 40 Forums.


Convened by trusted local leaders, these Forums created a space for dialogue, allowing residents to voice concerns and frustrations while actively working toward solutions to address barriers to success for each specific community. This website hosts a library of files, including video, audio and data collected from the Forums – allowing us to hear directly from residents about how to improve opportunities and support for families.

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How To Use

Search for Keywords

Search the database using keywords or phrases, such as “housing,” “parents,” “financial security” and more to find clips related to your search.

Filter by Topic

Click to filter results by town, county, theme, topic, demographic of speakers represented or the organization who hosted the Forum.

Access Database Entries

Click “Access” to watch or listen to clips from the Community Action Forums, or read insightful reports of data.

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Focusing on Positive Youth Development and Early Childhood Success

Town:

Paramus

County:

Bergen

CAF Theme:

Positive Youth Development

Topic Raised:

Early Childhood Success

Demographic:

Parents, Youth

CAFSNJ

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Discussing Race at Oceanside II FSC

Town:

Atlantic City

County:

Atlantic

CAF Theme:

Parent Leadership & Community Voice

Topic Raised:

Race

Demographic:

Parents

Oceanside II FSC

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Exploring Education & Race At Pilgrim Baptist Church

Town:

Red Bank

County:

Monmouth

CAF Theme:

Fathers & Families / Community Voice

Topic Raised:

Education, Race

Demographic:

Black Men

Pilgrim Baptist Church

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Confronting Economic Issues and Race at Pilgrim Baptist Church

Town:

Red Bank

County:

Monmouth

CAF Theme:

Fathers & Families / Community Voice

Topic Raised:

Race, Economic Issues

Demographic:

Black Men

Pilgrim Baptist Church

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The Challenges of Veterans At The Father Center

Town:

Burlington

County:

Burlington

CAF Theme:

Fathers & Families

Topic Raised:

fathers, male youth

Demographic:

fathers, male youth

The Father Center

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Looking at Jobs, Education and Motherhood

Town:

Milltown

County:

Middlesex

CAF Theme:

Financial Security & Early Childhood Success

Topic Raised:

Motherhood

Demographic:

Mothers

UWCJ/NFP

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Financial Security Programs For Parents

Town:

Newark

County:

Essex

CAF Theme:

Early Childhood Success

Topic Raised:

Demographic:

Parents

Programs for Parents

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Continuing The Financial Security Conversation at Pilgrim Baptist Church

Town:

Red Bank

County:

Monmouth

CAF Theme:

Fathers & Families / Community Voice

Topic Raised:

Demographic:

Black Men

Pilgrim Baptist Church

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