A Message from the CAPE
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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
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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: 9/9, 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: 9/11, 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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NJ Disability Information Hub
PRESENTER: Elizabeth Williams, Program Coordinator, NJ Disability Hub
DATE: 9/26
TIME: 12:00 noon
Register here to attend: https://bergen.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dv4Qb_iEQEumR0Z9cGpHlQ#/registration
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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Alliance Resource Fair & Family Fun Day- Fall 2025
More than 60 special needs resources come together with superheroes and games for a day of family fun and networking. Date and time Sunday, October 19 · 11am - 1pm EDT
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Next Communi-Play: Saturday, September 13 at Camp Hope!
Communi-Play will be part of The Arc of Essex County's Family Fun Fest!
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Family Fun Day
Geared towards families with children ages 2.5 to 12, this special event will feature age-specific movement activities with Ms. Jaquetta Perry, Communi-Play and Zumba instructor, interactive arts and crafts with our Studio Arc staff, as well as a guided tour of Camp Hope’s facilities and beautiful park-like grounds.
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Great News! Cohome will be offering another Montclair Social Group at Cornerstone Montclair!
The link will help Cohome figure out the optimal day and time to offer the group.
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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