We are so pleased to have you stop by “The Connect” at Cooper’s Poynt Family School

“The Connect” has been established at Cooper’s Poynt Family School since 2010 under a Elementary Counseling Grant federally funded. Since then, our program has transitioned under and is fully funded by the New Jersey Department of Children, Division of Families and Community Partnerships (U.S. Department of Education Mental Health Systems Collaborative Grant.

Our name “The Connect” was chosen and voted upon by the students at Cooper’s Poynt in 2013 to commemorate that transition.

WHAT WE DO….

We provide comprehensive support and prevention services for students and families, with a strong focus on emotional wellness and academic success. The program serves as a link between the schools, students and families while collaborating with community based health and social service agencies. All services provided by the School Based Youth Services Program are free for all students.

El programa de servicios de apoyo a los jovenes (SBYSP) provee amplios servicios de apoyo y prevencion a los estudiantes y familias con un fuerte enfoque en el bienestar emocional y el exito academico. El prgrama sirve como enlace entre las escuelas, estudiantes y familias mientras colaboramos con las agencias de servicios sociales y de salud en la comunidad. Todos los servicios proporcionados por el programa de servicios de juventud de basado en la escuela son gratuitos para todos los estudiantes.

WHO WE ARE….

The School Based Youth Services Program is committed to treating each student in a confidential manner, “connect”ing and offering services in the best interest of the individual, while respecting the age, cultural values, and family situation of every student.

Asegurar el bienestar de cada individuo, estableciendo una relacion confidencial con los alumnos y sus familias y de respeto a su edad, valores culturales y situacion familiar.

WE ARE ALSO….

The School Based Youth Services Program is dedicated to promoting a healthy school and community. The SBYSP office is staffed by a team specializing in child/adolescent health. The team includes a physician, a licensed nurse practitioner, a health & social service coordinator, a family specialist, a community resource specialist, a drop-out prevention officer, and a health educator.

Promover una escuela y comunidad saludable. Nuestro equipo esta formado por; Un medico, en enfermero, un coordinador de servicios sociales y de salud, un especialista de familias, un especialista de recursos comunitarios, un official de prevencion y un educador de salud.