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PROMISE-ING TIMES
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Dean's Corner
Bergen's Promise has an exciting new development to announce this quarter. For the past few months, we have begun our work diligently to become accredited by CARF International, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
We are proud to be working toward receiving international recognition for being committed to continuous quality improvement and fidelity Wraparound within our organization.
We continually seek to identify new providers that align with our philosophy and are dedicated to being an active partner in our team-based, person-centered approach to care.
As we approach the holiday season, I wish you all peaceful, happy family celebrations.
Dean Pastras, ACSW, LCSW
Executive Director
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What's New at Bergen's Promise?
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Level of Service
We are currently serving
868
youth with
71 of those youth presently enrolled in Behavioral Health Home services as of 10/27/2015.
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Bergen's Promise and Bergen County Board of Social Services - Partnering for Good Causes!
Supporting Stigma Free with Mental Health First Aid Training
As part of Bergen County's Stigma Free Initiative, Bergen's Promise, along with the Family Support Organization, collaborated with the Bergen County Board of Social Services (BCBSS) to take part in Mental Health First Aid trainings. Over 100 people attended the trainings which were spread out over several months.
This evidence-based, interactive course teaches the signs of mental illness and substance abuse, as well as introduces a five-step action plan to initiate referral to mental health resources.
If you are interested in attending a Mental Health First Aid training
click here!
Teaming Up for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
On October 1st, Bergen's Promise and BCBSS teamed up again by wearing purple to show their support for the survivors and victims of domestic violence for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Moving the Community Health Improvement Partnership Plan (CHIP) Forward
Bergen's Promise was recognized as one of the partners in the Wellness for Bergen County Initiative. The Workplace Wellness initiatives at Bergen's Promise, as well as the holistic, wellness philosophy of the Behavioral Health Home (BHH) were highlighted at the September conference "Working Together to Connect All Aspects of Health in Bergen County." The BHH supports youth with chronic c
o-occurring behavioral and medical health issues by integrating both physical and behavioral health care management.
The strategies used by the BHH team members directly support many of the Bergen County CHIP priority areas, goals and programmatic objectives.
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Youth Receive School Supplies and Backpacks for New School Year
 With help from Jersey Cares, Bergen CASA and private donors,  Bergen's Promise was able to donate over 60 backpacks filled with school supplies to our families throughout Bergen County, ensuring the children had a great start to a successful school year!
Picture at left: A few of the many generous backpack and school donations we received for our youth.
Picture at right: A drawing by a Bergen's Promise Child (age 7) of their new backpack on the first day of school.
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For Families By Families
Family Support Organization of Bergen County
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Monthly Support Group
By Grandmother Brenda Crocker
My name is Brenda Crocker and I'm a grandmother raising my grandson. I was asked to put in a few short words for what the group has done for me.
This is so very hard, because it takes so much more than a few sentences to express the help and comfort this group has given me. I have been with the group for a little more than seven years and have been exposed to vast amounts of information.
I have gained so much more than I ever expected since the day I first came to the group. There were speakers and advocates that helped and gave me information to work with my grandson, and there were so many programs that I was able to utilize.
Each month we shared ideas and problems we had faced with schools, teachers and staff. Having an advocate to help during this time meant the world to us. We laughed together, we cried together, we shared joy and sadness, and it has made us stronger as we face the day to day tasks (meetings in Englewood).
This group is so helpful, it's sponsored by the Family Support Organization of Bergen County. They also have classes at their Fair Lawn office which I have attended on a few occasions and some classes are held at night and at times dinner is served.
The Englewood Health Department staff held classes on helping with ways to take care of ourselves, with healthy snacks for the kids as well as the adults. We also met with staff from Kinship Care Services, a program of Care Plus NJ Inc. which helped with information and aid for grandparents raising grandchildren.
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Celebrating Hope, Celebrating Progress
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Kendra's Story
 Kendra is a creative,
artistic
15-year old that has been able to achieve better control of some challenges through the strengths-based strategies and support she received through her Child and Family Team.
Click here to watch her story...
We hope that YOU will consider letting us share YOUR story sometime in the future!
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Who's New on O
ur Growing Team
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Meet the Newest Members of the Bergen's Promise Team:
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LaQuanda Turner,
MSW, LSW
Care Manager
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Nia Rogers
Human Resources Assistant
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Jenna Cardone,
MA
Care Manager
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Lynn Carten
Operations Assistant
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Patrizia Zurolo
Operations Assistant
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Chyna-Lynn Glover, MSW
Care Manager
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Alexandrea Lee, BA
Care Manager
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Daria Tabbacchino, BA
Care Manager
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Dinesha Simon, BA
Care Manager
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Breanna Gore,
MA
Care Manager
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Esiena Ekwofia,
MSW
Care Manager
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Joanna Henry, MSW, LCSW
Care Manager Supervisor
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Shekinah Williams,
BA
Care Manager
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Ryan O'Keefe, BA
Coordinator
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Carmen Rodriguez,
BS
Care Manager
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Ruth Banegas, LMSW
Care Manager Supervisor
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Jennifer Boyd, MSW, LSW
Care Manager Supervisor
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We Are Hiring!
Join Our Dynamic Team to Wraparound our Families!
CLICK HERE to see our current career opportunities!
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Welcome to Our Newest Providers
Thank you for partnering with us to serve the children and families of Bergen County! Click on the links below to learn more about their services.
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Wellness News You Can Use
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Friends to Friends Community Church - An Inclusive, Dynamic, Holistic Faith Community for Bergen County Families
Spiritual wellness reflects our ability to experience and integrate meaning and purpose in our life through our connectedness with self, others, art, music, literature, nature, and/or a power greater than yourself.
Friends to Friends Community Church focuses on inclusivity of all people, with a focus on including people with developmental and physical disabilities into the life of the church. Pastor Joanne Vansant offers an ecumenical contemporary Christian worship service as well as many community activities for everyone to enjoy times of fellowship, fun and growth in their faith.
The roots of the church came from work with families of children with developmental and physical disabilities for a Christian education opportunity that their children were not getting in their own programs. All who attend are encouraged to become a part of the worshipping body by joining in worship or even in worship leadership.
Do you seek a spiritual connection for your child, young adult? Pastor Joanne is looking to establish a new Christian Education program for families. If interested in learning more, please contact: [email protected] or call: 201.652.3952.
Worship Services are on Sunday evenings at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome!
Choir/Bell Choir rehearsal 7:00 pm Mondays.
Bible study 7:00 pm Tuesdays.
The church is located at 303 Prospect Street, Ridgewood.
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Need to Get the Word Out About Your Event?
We promote workshops, programs, and events relevant to our children and families!
If you have a flyer for your event, please email it to:
[email protected].
Events will be posted within 3 business days from submission.
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Know of a Family That Could Benefit from Bergen's Promise Services?
Available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
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Bergen's Promise
218 Route 17 North, Suite 304
Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
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