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The Father Center of New Jersey

The Father Center of New Jersey offers fathers the emotional, social, and economic resources to improve their lives and those of their children.

We believe that when fathers are empowered to be good parents, the entire community benefits.

08/31/2026

The Father Center of New Jersey is excited to celebrate the success of our very first Conversations on Canvas class! 👏 This creative and engaging session provided participants with an opportunity to step away from the everyday stresses of life and release mental stress through the power of painting.

Participants were able to express themselves creatively, relax, and enjoy a positive environment while connecting with others. Sometimes, putting your thoughts and emotions onto a canvas can be a powerful way to unwind, reflect, and recharge.
A big shout-out to our Career Instructor, Brian Wingate, for guiding our participants through the session and creating a welcoming space where everyone could explore their creativity.

We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to JB Bakery for generously donating delicious donuts for our first class! Your support helped make the experience even more special for our participants.

We look forward to continuing Conversations on Canvas and creating more opportunities for our participants to grow, connect, and express themselves.

08/28/2026

The Father Center of New Jersey (TFCNJ) would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Joeliza Rosado and Eric Murchinson from Mid Penn Bank for accepting our invitation and spending time with our participants.

During their visit, Eric Murchinson presented his book, Who’s Your Banker, and shared valuable information about entrepreneurship and the process of opening and managing a small business. His presentation encouraged participants to think about financial opportunities, building relationships with financial institutions, and taking steps toward becoming successful business owners.

We greatly appreciate the time Eric took to share his knowledge, experiences, and resources with our participants.

08/24/2026

Congratulations to our participants who successfully completed flagger training and earned their certifications—an important step toward building their skills, expanding their career opportunities and preparing for success in the workforce. The training provided participants at The Father Center of New Jersey with valuable knowledge and skills as they seek employment in the construction industry and related fields.

Read more here: https://thefathercenter.org/participants-earn-flagger-certifications/

08/22/2026

Join us in congratulating WIB program participant Jason Testa, who just secured a job at Walmart.

Throughout the program, Jason was always willing to support and encourage his fellow participants, even sharing job leads and employment opportunities with others. He genuinely wanted to see those around him succeed as well.

Jason also went above and beyond when he helped another participant get a free phone, helping to ensure that the participant had the resources he needed to stay connected and pursue employment opportunities.

Well done Jason! Read more about his story here: https://thefathercenter.org/wib-participant-jason-testa/

08/06/2026

Board Spotlight: Shaun Mickus

After nearly 30 years at Johnson & Johnson and 35 years in the healthcare industry, Shaun set three simple goals for his work in this next chapter: find work that brings him joy, helps as many people as possible, and minimizes the stress and deadlines of corporate life.

Serving on the Board of Trustees of The Father Center of New Jersey checked every box.

Although he didn’t grow up with a consistent father figure himself, he considers himself fortunate to have had other positive male role models in his life who “kept me out of trouble.”

Years later, during a men’s retreat at his church, a talk about a father’s loving care prompted him to reflect on his own childhood. The experience reinforced his desire to help young men find the kind of guidance and support that shaped his own life.

Read more about Shaun's story here: https://thefathercenter.org/shaun-mickus/

08/05/2026

In today’s technology-driven world, you need foundational digital skills to be successful. This computer skills course covers such basics as word processing, spreadsheets, mobile apps, typing and resume building.

Sign up for one of two trainings:
🔹Basic Computer Literacy
Monday, August 10th, 9:30 - 11:30am

🔹Advanced Computer Literacy
Monday, August 17th, 9:30 - 11:30am

Happening at 📍1 West State Street, 5th Floor, Trenton, NJ. To register, contact Monique Jackson at [email protected].

08/03/2026

Michael Velasquez of the New Life Driving School recently came to The Father Center of New Jersey to talk about the importance of obtaining a driver’s license and pursuing a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as a pathway to stable employment, sharing his personal journey to members of our cohort.

Michael’s presentation provided valuable insight into the CDL process, training requirements, career opportunities, and the long-term benefits of entering the transportation industry.

“Seeing someone who has overcome challenges and achieved success gave our participants hope and motivation to continue working toward their own goals,” says Yanira Medina, Senior Program Manager/WIB Program Manager (Bilingual).

Read more about our partnership with Michael here: https://thefathercenter.org/cdl-training-a-pathway-to-success/

07/29/2026

Today was an engaging and interactive day for our Workforce Innovation Board (WIB) participants as they took part in a mock interview workshop designed to strengthen their interview skills and prepare them for future employment opportunities.

Participants had the opportunity to practice interviewing in a supportive environment while learning effective strategies for answering common interview questions with confidence. A major focus of today’s session was how to professionally address questions related to a criminal background.

Learn more about this day on our website here: https://thefathercenter.org/news/

07/24/2026

The Father Center of New Jersey extends its heartfelt appreciation to Laticia Bailey from NHBW, Inc. (National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc.) for their incredibly generous donation of a reading corner for our participants.

This thoughtful contribution provides our fathers with access to valuable books and resources that will inspire learning, personal growth, and lifelong success. Their commitment to empowering families and strengthening our community is truly making a lasting impact.

Thank you, Laticia Bailey and NJHBW, for investing in the future of the fathers we serve. We are grateful for your partnership and support!

Address

1 West State St
Trenton, NJ
08608

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16096953663

Website

http://www.thefathercenter.org/

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