Nicole Fried

201-343-6000 x4067

nicfrie@bergen.org

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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: 10/14, 11/11, 12/9, 1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14, 5/12, 6/9, 7/14 

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: 10/9, 11/13, 12/11, 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 5/14, 6/11, 7/9 

TIME:   7:30 PM

FACILITATOR:  Lauren Lavelle 

To attend these Zoom meetings, please register at https://bergen.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtceGuqj0uGdVnvd2CROFGZTFVSQbDzQu2

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Back to School Success for Students with Disabilities:  Essential Effective Functioning Skills

PRESENTER:  Dr. Joanna Abramo, Ed.D., Educational Consultant

DATE:  10/1/2025

TIME:  6:30 PM

Register here to attend:  https://bergen.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SD9R8MkUTXulORz5N0AZ3w

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Navigating the Disability Safety Net:  SSI, State Supports, and More

PRESENTER:  Laura McKenna, Ph.D., Director of Parent Support & Advocacy, Cope Center for Autism

DATE:  10/16/2025

TIME:  6:30 PM

Parents and Caregivers Email Signup Form

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. 

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.