A Message from the CAPE
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Welcome Winter with the CAPE Center! 🌟As the winter season begins and the holidays approach, we at the CAPE Center would like to extend our warmest wishes to you and your families. This is a time of reflection, joy, and connection, and we are here to support you every step of the way.We’re excited to share a few upcoming events to help you navigate this season:
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Free Parent Support Groups
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Thursday, December 12th for Parents/Caregivers of children over 21
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Join us for a supportive and engaging session to connect with other parents and share experiences.
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Upcoming Webinar
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We hope to see you at one of these events. Until then, stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy this wonderful season!Warm regards,Nicole Fried
201-343-6000 x4067
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PARENT-TO-PARENT EXCHANGE MEETINGS - for Parents of Students under age 21 with Disabilities
2nd Tuesday of each month from September through July
DATE: 01/14/2025
TIME: 7:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Lauren Lavelle
To attend these Zoom meetings, please register at https://bergen.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpduigrzgrGdQvb39g0xdF8Hv33hteAJq8
LET'S GET TOGETHER & TALK - for Parents of Adult Children age 21 and over with Disabilities
2nd Thursday of each month from September through July
DATE: 12/12/2024
TIME: 7:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Lauren Lavelle
To attend these Zoom meetings, please register at https://bergen.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtceGuqj0uGdVnvd2CROFGZTFVSQbDzQu2
Parents and Caregivers Email Signup Form
To join our email list for more information about our future workshops, please sign-up HERE -
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/V9b5SEg/parentssignup
To join our professionals email list, please sign-up HERE -
https://lp.constantcontact.com/su/V9YQjLY/professionalsemaillist
Visit our website - BCSS Cape Center
Hope to see you soon!! Feel free to reach out to me at the BCSS CAPE Resource Center if you have any questions/concerns, etc. 201-343-6000 x 4067 or by email at nicfrie@bergen.org.
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BCSS CAPE Resource Center
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The BCSS CAPE Resource Center serves as a...
A hub for educators, community members and individuals living and working in and around Bergen County to locate services and resources for those with developmental and other disabilities;
We offer...
Resource Coordination/Information
- Resource coordination includes intake as well as referral to the system of services and educational resources in Bergen County and the surrounding communities.
- Educational materials, such as fact sheets, journal articles, publications, directories, etc., on topics related to people with disabilities;
Educational Workshops (Areas of interest include…)
- Transition Planning
- Parenting Skills
- Guardianship/Estate Planning/Special Needs Trusts
- Housing Options
- Monthly Parent Support Groups
- Monthly Parent Support Group for parents/caregivers with youth 14 yrs. and older
Nicole Fried, Supervisor, is available to answer questions and to provide consultation and support regarding special services and community resource options. Follow up ensures quality of services.
Headlines & Features
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Caregiver and Me Art Class Cuidador y yo clase de arte
Thursdays / los jueves - 4:30 - 5:30 pm In person at the main hospital / En persona en el hospital principal
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Information Session Registration and Application Period Now Open
Project SEARCH is an extraordinary employment and training opportunity for differently abled young adults.
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Tenafly Youth Basketball Challenger
WE DO NOT HAVE A START DATE YET….That said, we are hoping to start the program on December 11!!! STAY TUNED!!!!!!
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Special Needs Basketball
We would like to invite players of all ages and abilities to join us for Special Needs Basketball. Our co-ed program strives to ensure every participant is successful.
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Resources for Inclusive Child Care for Special Needs Children
Need Support Now?
If you are having thoughts of suicide
If you need mental health-related crisis support
If you are worried about someone else, please call or text 988
or visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Chat
to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Contact Us
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Main Office:
201 343-6000 x4067Supervisor:
Nicole Fried, Psy.D., Supervisor x4067Administrative Assistant:
Linda Pais-Crosson x4076