PLP Annual Teen Conference

The Annual Teen Conference is for adolescent parents who participate in the Parent Linking Program (PLP) from 6 high schools throughout the state. These programs help to assist young parents in keeping their commitment to completing high school, as well as learning to fulfill their important roles as parents. Our goal is to empower and educate the participants to continue on the path to success.

The conference is funded by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families and hosted by Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey.

Please note, that this event is open to active participants in the Parent Linking Program only.

SAVE THE DATE:

2026 Annual Teen Conference - Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

Transportation Stipend

Participating Parent Linking Program sites are eligible to apply for up to $400 to assist in transporting students to the conference. Applications are now available until March 27, 2026 here: https://pcanj.wufoo.com/forms/z1topy0801i9yz8/

Conference Registration

Registration for the 2026 Annual Teen Conference will be available soon.

Workshop Descriptions (English and Spanish)

Staff Register Here

Students Register Here

Scholarships

Each year at the annual conference, we award scholarships to eligible seniors who are planning to attend college or a higher education program. There are four scholarships that students can apply for.

– Diane Dellanno Scholarship
Awarded to seniors who will be pursuing a career in the helping profession (social worker, teacher, counselor, nurse, etc.)

– PLP Top Scholar Award
An award that helps assist with the cost of books or tuition

– PLP Service Award
Awarded to a senior that has performed an act of service in the program, school, or even in the community

– PLP Resilience Award
Awarded to a senior who has demonstrated great resilience while participating in the program

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To be eligible, students must meet the eligibility guidelines outlined in the applications. For more information or to apply, please download the applications below. Applications will be available until April 10, 2026.

* Diane Dellanno Scholarship

* PLP Top Scholar Award

* PLP Service Award

* PLP Resilience Award

Download Blank W-9 Form Here

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Highlights From the 2025 Annual Teen Conference:

Our 2025 PLP Annual Teen Conference was a big success thanks to our wonderful students, staff, and volunteers who helped to make it a memorable experience!

Our Keynote Speaker was Samantha Edwards, MA, LPC who spoke about the power of play and how it can help parents understand a child’s growing brain and behaviors. She shared interactive and practical tips to encourage and empower parents to creatively “cook” in the day-to-day art of parenting.

Through multiple workshops, resource tables, and activities, this conference theme focused on the importance of empowering children through creativity. There were raffles, a student contest, and scholarships awarded during this conference. It was a great time for networking, learning, and celebrating all of the students who are a part of the Parent Linking Program!

Here is a video from our 2025 conference!