Family Touch

Family Touch Family Touch's mission is to provide affordable educational programs and counseling services to individuals and families to build strong communities.

Family Touch's mission is to provide affordable educational programs and counseling services to immigrants and their families to build strong communities. We work toward our mission in three distinct ways:
1. Lowering barriers to access
2. Impacting every single family member
3. Teaching sustainable, long-term skills

Since the founding, Family Touch has been offering year-round psycho-educational programs and counseling services to communities in tri-state areas.

Youth Leadership Camp 2026 Recap #1Learning & GrowthDuring the three-day camp, students explored leadership, resilience...
05/29/2026

Youth Leadership Camp 2026 Recap #1
Learning & Growth

During the three-day camp, students explored leadership, resilience, and the power of a growth mindset through interactive activities and workshops.

They learned the value of teamwork, communication, and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. We hope the lessons and experiences from camp continue to inspire them with confidence as they take on future challenges.

This camp was supported by the New Jersey Children’s System of Care through its FY 2025–2026 Community Resource Development Fund (CRDF).

지난 2박 3일 동안 학생들은 다양한 활동과 워크숍을 통해 리더십, 성장 마인드셋(Growth Mindset), 그리고 회복탄력성(Resilience)을 배우고 실천하는 시간을 가졌습니다. 도전을 통해 성장하고, 협력과 소통의 중요성을 배우며 한 걸음 더 성장할 수 있었습니다. 이번 캠프에서의 경험이 앞으로도 자신감을 가지고 새로운 도전에 나아가는 힘이 되기를 바랍니다. 💪

본 캠프는 뉴저지 아동 시스템 오브 케어(New Jersey Children‘s System of Care)의 FY 2025–2026 커뮤니티 자원 개발 기금(CRDF)의 지원을 받아 진행되었습니다.

FutureLeaders NJCSOC CRDF

Youth Leadership Camp 2026 Recap #2Fun, Friendship & MemoriesThe camp was filled with laughter, friendship, and unforge...
05/29/2026

Youth Leadership Camp 2026 Recap #2
Fun, Friendship & Memories

The camp was filled with laughter, friendship, and unforgettable memories!

Through team challenges, recreational activities, and shared experiences, students built meaningful connections and created a strong sense of community. What started as a group of unfamiliar faces quickly became a supportive team that encouraged one another every step of the way.

From fun moments to new friendships, Youth Leadership Camp 2026 was a weekend full of joy, connection, and growth.

This camp was supported by the New Jersey Children’s System of Care through its FY 2025–2026 Community Resource Development Fund (CRDF).

배움만큼 즐거움도 가득했던 2박 3일!

학생들은 다양한 레크리에이션, 팀 챌린지, 야외 활동을 통해 함께 웃고, 협력하고, 새로운 친구들을 만나는 특별한 시간을 보냈습니다. 처음에는 어색했던 학생들이 캠프가 끝날 무렵에는 서로를 응원하고 격려하는 친구가 되었고, 함께한 추억은 오래도록 마음에 남을 소중한 선물이 되었습니다.

즐겁게 배우고, 신나게 도전하며, 함께 성장했던 Youth Leadership Camp 2026! 앞으로도 학생들의 멋진 성장을 응원합니다.

본 캠프는 뉴저지 아동 시스템 오브 케어(New Jersey Children‘s System of Care)의 FY 2025–2026 커뮤니티 자원 개발 기금(Community Resource Development Fund, CRDF)의 지원을 받아 진행되었습니다.

Healing and growth happen best in community.That is the belief at the heart of Family Touch‘s work — and it is why we ar...
05/27/2026

Healing and growth happen best in community.

That is the belief at the heart of Family Touch‘s work — and it is why we are deeply grateful to The Grace and Mercy Foundation for supporting our mental health counseling and communal learning programs.

The Grace and Mercy Foundation invests in people’s capacity to learn, grow, and serve, a purpose that resonates deeply with Family Touch‘s commitment to strengthening individuals and families across the lifespan through culturally responsive education, mental health services, and community-based support.

With this support, Family Touch can continue providing individual, couple, family, and group counseling, while also creating spaces that foster reflection, connection, and personal growth.

Our Just Show Up communal learning program offers a low-barrier space for meaningful discussion, relationship-building, and shared encouragement. Regardless of age or background, participants come together to share perspectives and lived experiences, building trust, belonging, and intergenerational connection along the way.

These programs do more than provide services. They deepen community bonds, support emotional well-being, and help participants feel less isolated as they learn and grow together.

Thank you, The Grace and Mercy Foundation, for investing in programs that strengthen families, nurture community, and remind people that they are not alone on the journey.

To learn more about Grace and Mercy Foundation, visit: www.graceandmercy.org

When someone is living with memory loss, the whole community matters.A confused older adult at a borough office.A caregi...
05/27/2026

When someone is living with memory loss, the whole community matters.

A confused older adult at a borough office.
A caregiver who is exhausted but still trying.
A family member who notices changes in a parent but does not know what to do.
A librarian, staff member, neighbor, or volunteer who wants to help but is unsure how to respond.

These are the moments Family Touch is preparing communities for.

Our dementia response training comes directly to your community, offering practical, compassionate guidance for caregivers, families, and people who work with or encounter older adults in everyday settings.

Family Touch has already hosted more than six dementia response workshops, including with Leonia Borough, Age-Friendly Leonia, and other community partners.

What makes our approach different is that it is not theoretical. Our Executive Director is a former long-term care administrator with real hands-on experience supporting individuals with dementia and memory-related challenges. That experience helps us focus on what families and frontline community members actually need: clear guidance, cultural sensitivity, practical tools, and reassurance.

Our Certified Dementia Practitioner-led workshops teach participants how to recognize symptoms, respond to confusion, reduce safety risks, manage difficult moments with dignity, and protect caregivers from burnout.

At Family Touch, we believe older adults and caregivers should not feel alone. They deserve to feel seen, respected, and supported by the communities around them.

Together, we can build more dementia-responsive communities.

Have we shared lately how deeply qualified — and deeply committed — our Family Touch team is?Our senior wellness and hea...
05/21/2026

Have we shared lately how deeply qualified — and deeply committed — our Family Touch team is?

Our senior wellness and health navigation work is led by staff who bring not only professional expertise, but genuine care for every older adult and family we serve.

Registered Nurse Hyesook Kwon guides community members through their health needs with clinical knowledge and compassion, helping them navigate care and feel less alone in the process.

Certified Dementia Practitioner Miyoung Kim leads our Senior Program and Dementia Response Training, equipping families, caregivers, and community workers with practical strategies they can use in real-life situations.

And they keep growing. Both staff members recently completed training through the Bergen County Department of Health Services, becoming certified peer leaders qualified to lead the Chronic Disease Management Program. This program supports older adults managing ongoing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and more.

What makes Family Touch different is that our work is community-rooted, culturally informed, and grounded in relationships. We do not just provide information. We walk alongside older adults and families with practical tools, encouragement, and care.

We are proud of our team for continuing to grow, learn, and lead — so our community can be healthier, stronger, and better supported.

패밀리터치의 시니어 건강 및 케어 네비게이션은 전문성과 따뜻한 돌봄을 함께 갖춘 팀이 함께하고 있습니다. 💙

간호사 권혜숙 RN은 건강 상담과 의료 서비스 연계를 통해 시니어분들이 필요한 도움을 받을 수 있도록 함께하고 있으며, 치매 전문 교육자(CDP) 김미영은 시니어 프로그램과 치매 대응 교육을 통해 가족과 돌봄 제공자들에게 실질적인 도움을 제공하고 있습니다.

또한 두 분 모두 최근 버겐카운티 보건국 교육을 수료하며 만성질환관리 프로그램(Chronic Disease Management Program) 진행 자격을 갖춘 Peer Leader 인증을 취득했습니다.

패밀리터치는 단순히 정보를 제공하는 것을 넘어, 문화적 이해를 바탕으로 지역사회와 함께하며 시니어와 가족들의 곁을 함께 걸어갑니다. 더 건강하고 더 든든한 지역사회를 위해 계속 배우고 성장하는 팀이 되겠습니다.

Families are resilient. But resilience does not grow in isolation. It grows when the right support is there, in the righ...
05/19/2026

Families are resilient. But resilience does not grow in isolation. It grows when the right support is there, in the right language, at the right moment.

At Family Touch, we work every day to make that support real for families across Bergen County. We are grateful to Foundation@ Cross River for investing in this work.

With their support, Family Touch is expanding access to bilingual, culturally responsive counseling and family services — meeting families where they are, in the language they speak, and with an understanding of the realities they face.

We serve youth and parents navigating mental health challenges, caregivers supporting neurodivergent children, and families working through some of their hardest seasons.

For many of the families we serve, language, cost, stigma, and unfamiliar systems have long stood between them and the help they need. This partnership helps us continue dismantling those barriers so more families can access care with dignity — without having to translate themselves to be understood.

Thank you, Foundation@ Cross River, for your commitment to local communities and to the organizations working within them. We are proud to partner with you in building lasting resiliency for families across Bergen County.

Family Touch Senior Choir is more than just a group that sings together. With a heart for serving and sharing love, the ...
05/18/2026

Family Touch Senior Choir is more than just a group that sings together. With a heart for serving and sharing love, the choir actively gives back to the community by serving and connecting with diverse groups and communities. 🩵

We believe seniors are not only recipients of support, but also individuals who can give back, contribute, and discover their own value and purpose within the community. Through these experiences, participants are encouraged to recognize their importance, build meaningful connections, and experience a sense of belonging.

On May 16, our choir had the opportunity to visit America Wheat Mission in New Jersey and share songs and warm hearts together. Through music, we encouraged one another, shared joy, and created a meaningful time filled with gratitude and love. 🎶

패밀리터치 시니어 합창단은 단순히 함께 노래를 부르는 활동을 넘어, 지역사회에 사랑을 나누고 봉사하는 마음으로 다양한 커뮤니티를 섬기고 있습니다.

특히 시니어분들이 도움을 받는 대상에 머무는 것이 아니라, 지역사회에 다시 사랑을 나누고 기여하며, 공동체 안에서 자신의 역할과 가치를 발견할 수 있도록 함께하고 있습니다. 이러한 경험을 통해 시니어분들이 자신이 소중한 존재임을 느끼고, 함께 연결되어 있다는 따뜻한 소속감을 경험하는 시간을 만들어가고 있습니다.

지난 5월 16일, 뉴저지 밀알선교단을 방문하여 따뜻한 노래와 마음을 함께 나누는 시간을 가졌습니다. 음악을 통해 서로를 격려하고 기쁨을 나누며, 사랑과 감사가 가득했던 뜻깊은 시간이었습니다. 🎶

『미술관으로 숨은 엄마』 북토크지난 5월 14일, 패밀리터치에서는 한도연 작가 함께하는 따뜻한 북토크 시간을 가졌습니다.이번 북토크에서는 『미술관으로 숨은 엄마』가 어떻게 시작되었는지, 책을 쓰게 된 계기와 비하인...
05/15/2026

『미술관으로 숨은 엄마』 북토크

지난 5월 14일, 패밀리터치에서는 한도연 작가 함께하는 따뜻한 북토크 시간을 가졌습니다.

이번 북토크에서는 『미술관으로 숨은 엄마』가 어떻게 시작되었는지, 책을 쓰게 된 계기와 비하인드 스토리, 그리고 책 속 6개의 챕터를 대표하는 미술 작품들을 함께 살펴보며 이야기를 나누었습니다.

작가는 그림을 바라보며 스스로에게 질문하기 시작했다고 전했습니다.
“나는 어떤 삶을 살고 싶은가?”
“내가 진정으로 중요하게 생각하는 가치는 무엇인가?”

참여자들도 작품과 이야기를 통해 자신의 삶과 마음을 돌아보며, 각자의 질문을 마주하는 시간을 가졌습니다.

함께해주신 한도연 작가님과 참여자분들께 감사드립니다. 💚

The Mother Who Hid in the Art Museum Book Talk

On May 14, Family Touch hosted a warm and meaningful book talk with author Doyeon Han.
During the event, the author shared how The Mother Who Hid in the Art Museum began, the personal journey and stories behind writing the book, and reflections on six representative artworks connected to each chapter.

She spoke about how, through looking at art, she began asking herself deeper questions:
“What kind of life do I want to live?”
“What values truly matter to me?”

Participants were also invited to reflect on their own lives and inner questions through the artworks and conversations shared throughout the session.

Thank you to Doyeon Han and everyone who joined us for this meaningful time together. 💚

The Good Parenting Growth WorkshopSupported through a New Jersey grant program, The Good Parenting Growth Workshop Cohor...
05/15/2026

The Good Parenting Growth Workshop

Supported through a New Jersey grant program, The Good Parenting Growth Workshop Cohort 3 was held every Saturday from March 7 to May 2 at The Presbyterian Church of New Jersey.

Together with 10 participating parents, we spent time reflecting on healthy parenting and personal growth as caregivers. Based on pre- and post-program assessments, participants showed overall improvement in parenting competencies, with especially positive changes in parenting self-efficacy and emotional regulation.

We sincerely thank all participating parents and our partnering organization for being part of this journey.🩷 Family Touch will continue to provide programs that support healthy families and parent growth in our community.

Family Touch on the move!Our Mobile Health Navigation Service was at the Leonia Senior Center Wellness Fair, where our h...
05/14/2026

Family Touch on the move!

Our Mobile Health Navigation Service was at the Leonia Senior Center Wellness Fair, where our health navigators and Director of Senior Services connected with local seniors and shared information about available support.

More than 20 seniors stopped by to ask about services and sign up, and our team will follow up to connect them with the appropriate resources and care.

This outreach was made possible with the generous support of the Friends Foundation for the Aging.

Through this initiative, Family Touch is traveling to bring health navigation services directly to older adults, along with senior wellness workshops led by a registered nurse and dementia response workshops led by a Certified Dementia Practitioner.

For inquiries, please contact [email protected]

Family Touch가 직접 찾아갑니다!

Family Touch의 건강길잡이 서비스가 Leonia Senior Center Wellness Fair에 함께했습니다.

이번 행사에서 저희  내비게이터들과 Senior Services Director가 지역 어르신들을 직접 만나 Family Touch에서 제공하는 다양한 서비스와 지원 정보를 안내해드렸습니다.

많은 분들이 관심을 보여주셨고, 20명 이상의 어르신들이 서비스에 대해 문의하고 신청해주셨습니다. 저희 팀은 앞으로 각 어르신들께 연락드려 필요한 정보와 적절한 서비스를 연결해드릴 예정입니다.

이번 찾아가는 서비스는 Friends Foundation for the Aging의 소중한 후원으로 가능했습니다.

Family Touch는 앞으로도 어르신들을 위해 직접 지역사회로 찾아가 건강 내비게이션 서비스와 함께,  간호사(RN)가 진행하는 시니어 웰니스 워크숍 및 공인 치매 전문가(Certified Dementia Practitioner)가 진행하는 치매 대응 워크숍을 제공할 예정입니다.

문의: [email protected]

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218 Main Street
Little Ferry, NJ
07643

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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