A Message from the CAPE
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🌸 Hello March! Spring into New Opportunities with the CAPE Center! 🌸As we welcome the fresh energy of spring, the CAPE Center is excited to bring you a month full of informative and engaging events! Whether you're planning for the future, exploring summer opportunities, or looking for support, we have something for you.📅 March Events:✨ Virtual Camp Expo – March 6th
Explore a variety of camp options to keep your child engaged and learning this summer!💡 Planning for Tomorrow Webinar – March 12th
Gain valuable insights on preparing for the future and setting up for success.🤝 Parent Support Groups – March 11th & March 13th
Connect with other parents, share experiences, and find encouragement in a supportive space.🧩 Autism/ADHD Workshop – March 26th
Learn strategies and resources to support children with Autism and ADHD.Don't miss these opportunities to learn, connect, and grow! Stay tuned for more details, and as always, we’re here to support you.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: 04/08/2025
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: 04/10/2025
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.
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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Summer 2025 Transition Boot Camp
The Summer 2025 Transition Boot Camp is a college-based transition program for young adults up to age 24 with ID/DD, made available and paid for through the County College-Based Center for Adult Transition Grant, a project administered by and in partnership with The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE).
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Access for All members are invited to a FREE performance of Annie Jr.'s at Ramapo Ridge Middle School
Access for All members/Senior Citizens are invited to attend the complimentary Annie Jr. performance for Thursday, March 20th at 4pm. All other performances are ticketed and the prices are on the flyer.
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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