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    Welcome Back from the CAPE Center!
    We’re excited to kick off another fantastic school year with all of you. The CAPE Center remains committed to supporting families and loved ones with disabilities, and we’re looking forward to another year of connection, learning, and resources.
    This September, our support groups will resume, and we’re thrilled to announce an upcoming webinar on the new State Disability Hub Website. Please join us on Friday, September 26th at 12:00 PM to explore this valuable new resource available in New Jersey.
    We wish everyone a happy, healthy, and successful school year ahead!
    Warm regards,

    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: 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: 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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    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:  Thursday, 10/16/2025

    TIME:  6:30 PM

     

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    Transition Made Easy

    PRESENTER:  Trisha Bailey, Support Coordinator Supervisor and Trainer, Caregivers of New Jersey

    DATE:  Tuesday, 11/4/2025

    TIME:  6:30 PM

     

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    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. 

BCSS CAPE Resource Center

  • 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.

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