Family Success Institute

06/08/2026

The Community Recovery & Family Success Act (S2617/A4925) would strengthen family and financial stability by supporting evidence-based, community-centered networks that work alongside families to build long-term success.

As Gloria Aftanski, President and CEO of United Way of Central Jersey UWCJ highlights, this legislation recognizes that lasting outcomes are built through collaboration – connecting families with the supports, resources and opportunities needed to strengthen relationships, improve well-being and create pathways to success.

The bill has already advanced with unanimous bipartisan support in its first Senate committee vote. Now, lawmakers need to hear from you. 🫵

Contact your legislators today and urge them to vote YES on S2617/A4925 to help build stronger futures for families across . 📲📢

🔗 https://familysuccessinstitute.com/support-legislation/

06/05/2026

Strong communities are built when the people closest to the challenges have a voice in shaping the solutions. 💪

The Community Recovery & Family Success Act (S2617/A4925) recognizes that families, caregivers and community organizations are essential partners in creating systems that work. By prioritizing local engagement and community voice, this legislation helps ensure resources and supports reflect real needs and real experiences.

As Julienne Cherry, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Union County highlights, meaningful change happens when communities are empowered to help shape the decisions that affect them.

📢The bill has already advanced with unanimous bipartisan support in its first Senate committee vote – but it still needs your support.

Contact your legislators today and urge them to vote YES on S2617/A4925 to help create stronger, community-driven systems of support across .

🔗 https://familysuccessinstitute.com/support-legislation/

05/29/2026

Much of our public investment is directed toward responding to crises after they occur rather than preventing them in the first place. The Community Recovery & Family Success Act (S2617/A4925) would help build coordinated, community-driven systems of support that connect families with resources before challenges become emergencies.

This testimony from Family Success Institute Founding Board Member Charles Venti highlights why local voices, community partnerships and proactive investment are essential to helping families thrive.

👉 Tell your legislators to vote YES on S2617/A4925 and support a stronger, more prevention-focused future for New Jersey families.

📩 Send a message to your legislator here: https://bit.ly/4eQKIZf

05/28/2026

Too often, families must reach a crisis point before they can access the support they need.

The Community Recovery & Family Success Act (S2617/A4925) would help shift New Jersey away from a reactive, crisis-driven approach and toward one that invests in families earlier – before challenges become emergencies.

As Kathy Roe shares, parents know what their families need to succeed. 👨‍👩‍👦 💙 This legislation recognizes that families should not only have access to resources and support, but also a voice in shaping the services and solutions that affect their lives.

The bill has already passed its first Senate committee with unanimous bipartisan support. Now, lawmakers need to hear from YOU. 📢 Take action today and urge your legislators to vote YES on S2617/A4925 to help strengthen families and communities across .

🔗 https://bit.ly/4eQKIZf

05/27/2026

The Community Recovery & Family Success Act (S2617/A4925) has passed its first legislative hurdle with unanimous bipartisan support in the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee – but there's still more work to do.

As Tim Carden, Executive Director of The Family Success Institute, explains, this legislation would strengthen collaboration among communities, nonprofits, businesses, philanthropy and government to ensure families have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

Now it's time to keep the momentum going! 💪📢

Contact your legislators and urge them to vote YES on S2617/A4925 to help advance Family Success for all New Jersey families.

Take action NOW: https://bit.ly/4eQKIZf

05/26/2026

Hear from The Family Success Institute Co-Founder and President Tom Blatner as he highlights the Community Recovery and Family Success Act (S2617/A4295) and why New Jersey must invest in prevention, early support and coordinated services that help families thrive.

Read the full piece in New Jersey Globe:

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05/22/2026

The Community Recovery & Family Success Act (S2617/A4925) has cleared its first hurdle, passing the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee with unanimous bipartisan support. But this critical legislation still has a long way to go before it becomes law – and your voice can help make the difference. 💬💪

This bill would help shift New Jersey's approach from reacting to crises to investing in prevention, early support, and community-driven solutions that help children, families and communities thrive. Now, lawmakers need to hear that New Jersey residents support Family Success.

In the testimony featured here, The Family Success Institute's Co-Founder Tom Blatner explains why this legislation is so important and how it can help strengthen families and communities across our state.

📣Take action today! Contact your legislators and urge them to vote YES to help bring prevention-focused, family-centered support to communities throughout .

Send your message NOW: https://familysuccessinstitute.com/support-legislation/

Read the full testimony: https://familysuccessinstitute.com/2026/05/22/its-time-to-invest-in-success-not-distress/

05/18/2026

Big news for New Jersey families: The Community Recovery & Family Success Act has passed its first committee with unanimous bipartisan support! 🚨

This legislation would establish the Council for Community Recovery and Family Success, helping shift New Jersey toward prevention-focused, community-based support systems that strengthen children, families and communities before crises occur. 🧡💪

By bringing together schools, nonprofits, healthcare providers, businesses, local leaders and residents, the bill aims to improve family well-being, educational success, financial stability and long-term community outcomes across the state.

Read about the bill here 👉 https://bit.ly/43fvbgJ

Contact your legislator today and urge them to support Family Success! 👉 https://bit.ly/4eQKIZf

TRENTON – The Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee approved a bill sponsored by Senators Vin Gopal and Angela McKnight that would establish the Council for Community Recovery and Family Success, a statewide initiative focused on improving outcomes for infants, children, you...

05/18/2026

Are you looking for ways to make a difference in your community? Do you have ideas about how can better support its families? If so, save the date for our next virtual Learning Community meeting on Tuesday, June 16! 🖥️

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with local leaders and community advocates who want to hear your ideas on how we can work together to build a stronger state for all families! ❤️

For more information and to become a part of our Learning Community, visit: https://bit.ly/4aAYFbk

05/15/2026

Today is – a day dedicated to raising awareness about the barriers that prevent families from thriving and the action needed to break those barriers down.

At The Family Success Institute, a key part of our work is strengthening family resilience and building systems of support that begin in early childhood and continue through adulthood. Through advocacy, we work to transform government programs, remove institutional barriers and empower communities to help create a future where all families can thrive. 👪🧡