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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Troop 98893 is an inclusive troop that allows girls of any ability level to participate in the full Girl Scout experience!
The troop is open to girls in grades 6-12 of any ability level.
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BAKING WITH ROBERTA
Ages: 11-14 years old Wednesdays: 4:30-5:30pm 10/1/25-11/19/25 NO CLASS 11/12/25 In-Person at 11 Getty Ave, Paterson
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BLS Family, We’re excited to announce the next date for our Social Skills Class!
Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve your child’s spot early!
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Dear 1 Gym 4 All Community
We are happy to announce that we have officially reopened! Tomorrow, Saturday September 6th, we will be open from 9-10am, then 1pm-5pm. Come on in and check out the new space!
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Hello RIFE / Challenger and Families!!
Date: Saturdays starting September 13th at 3:00 pm Location: Dater School Field – 35 School Road in Ramsey
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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