Promise Neighborhood Family Success Center is a community-based, family-centered neighborhood gathering place where any community resident can go for family support, information, and services. The Family Success Center’s goal is to enrich the lives of children and adults by making families stronger and empowering them to succeed.
At the Family Success Center you can learn new skills, share your talents, participate in activities, connect with resources, lead workshops, and meet others in your community. The center offers a variety of free educational workshops and family friendly events and activities for all ages in Camden City, NJ.
Services include
- Linking families to resources in the community
- Cross-cultural family dinners
- Parent-child activities
- Referral services
- Information on family health
- Housing related services
- Family goal setting
- Budgeting and goal setting
- Parenting workshops
- Life skills training
- Job search/resume building/interview tips
- Parent and community cafeAdvocacy for families and residents
- Promise Neighborhood Family Success Center is part of a state-wide network of Family Success Centers funded by the Department of Children and Families, Division of Prevention and Community Partnerships. Community involvement and shared responsibility influence the development and implementation of programs and activities.
Program Director - Demi James
Demi James is the Program Director here at Promise Neighborhood Family Success Center. She is an alumna of Rowan University with her Bachelor's degree in Humanities and Social Sciences and minor Psychology. Although having been born and raised in West Philadelphia, Demi has been a resident of South Jersey since 2016. She began her career in social work through Kinship, helping guardians navigate resources within their community followed by her work with adults and teens in recovery. Her passions outside of work include music, technology and helping serve her community. She's actively involved in both Camden County and Atlantic County communities through frequent volunteering and outreach opportunities. She is excited to continue her journey with Promise Neighborhood and the community of individuals and families here and hopefully, build meaningful connections throughout.
Family Partner - Rosemary Washington
Bilingual Family Partner - Glory Bello
Glorymer Bello is the Bilingual Family Partner here at Promise Neighborhood Family Success Center. She recently graduated with her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University, and she is currently going to graduate school to receive her Master's Degree in Social Work. Although having been born and raised in Puerto Rico, Glory has been a resident of South Jersey since 2011. She has begun her career in Social Work through our program, helping and linking families with resources within the community. Her passions outside of work include reading, music, trying new things, embracing her heritage, and helping others in need. She is excited to continue her journey with Promise Neighborhood and build meaningful connections within the community.
Volunteer and Community Partnership Coordinator - Vacant
If you are interested in working with us, please reach out to us!
If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to us!
Please feel free to complete our CFS Client Satisfaction Survey ! Our agency takes feedback very seriously. We need to know how we are doing, whether our work has been helpful to you, or what we could do better. Your answers are confidential unless you decide to leave your name!
Promise Neighborhood Family Success Center is part of a state-wide network of Family Success Centers funded by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families and operated by Center For Family Services. Community involvement and shared responsibility influence the development and implementation of programs and activities.