Guest guest Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 2009 The Family Support Organization of Bergen County (FSOBC) is a family-run, county-based organization that provides direct family-to-family peer support, education and advocacy to family members of children with emotional and behavioral challenges. We are here for you. Give us a call! Adult Supervision available for children/youth while parents/caregivers participate in support group and FSOBC program PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE FSOBC-NO COST TO ATTEND FSOBC NEWS 0-108 29TH STREET, FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410 A resource to help you begin a positive school year for your youth! National PTA, http://www.pta.org Gain information about how you can be involved in your children's education!! Suggested Tip: 'Try to attend parent-teacher nights; talk to school personnel about you child's strengths and challenges and find out how you can best help your child. From the Life Care Guide FSOBC Educational Series Monday, September 21, 7:00-8:30PM, Prevent School Truancy and Promote a Positive School Experience Presenter: Sheila Steinbach, LPC Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson Monday, October 5, 7:00-8:30PM, Find out about the Educational Representation Project (legal advice and representation regarding education issues to low-income residents of Bergen, Hudson and Passaic Counties. Advise and /or represent parents, grandparents, other caretakers who are involved with DYFS because of abuse or neglect accusations against them. Presenters: Rehana Rasool, ESQ & O'Brien, ESQ Northeast New Jersey Legal Services Monday, November 9, 7:00-8:30PM Increase Communication with Your Adolescent Presenter: Joan Badin, Ph.D. Bergen County Department of Human Services FSOBC Support Groups Wednesday Support Groups at the FSOBC Through sharing experiences you may find options or discover approaches that may help in coping with your situation. Talking with and listening to others in similar circumstances can be just what you need to get through a tough time. Every Wednesday, 7:00-8:30PM Light Supper at 6:30PM on 3rd Wednesdays: September 16, October 21st, November 18th, December 16th Support Group begins at 7pm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Monthly Support Group in Englewood, 10-11:30AM, 4th Tuesdays: September 22nd, October 27th, November 24th, December 22nd For further information call 201-796-6209 x 102 The FSOBC is a component of the New Jersey Department of Children and Families Division of Child Behavioral Health Services PerformCare is the new CSA for the NJ System of Care! The Division of Child Behavioral Health Services (DCBHS) has announced that Perform Care is now the Contracted Systems Administrator (CSA) for the New Jersey System of Care. (The CSA was previously managed by Value Options.) Referrals to the DCBHS System of Care are made by contacting the CSA using the same toll free number 1-877-652-7624. Please contact the FSOBC for any additional information about the System of Care for New Jersey, 201-796-6209 x102 PARENTING CORNER WWW.FSOBERGEN.ORG NJ Family Care, September 24 at 10AM Representatives will be available at: Bergen County Department of Health Service 327 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus Room 208 Family Care is a federal and state funded health insurance program created to help New Jersey's uninsured children and certain lowincome parents and guardians to have affordable health coverage'. For more information about NJ Family Care: www.NJFamilyCare.org Join the Upcoming Bergen County CIACC Meeting The Children's Interagency Coordinating Council was 'established in 1992 by the New Jersey Department of Human Services, County CIACC's advise county government and the New Jersey Department of Children and Families about local needs. The CIACC serves as the mechanism for a responsive, accessible, and integrated system of care for children ages 0 to 18 who are challenged by an emotional and/or behavioral diagnosis, and their families, and for young adults ages 18- 21 who are moving to the adult system.' Register for the next meeting and let your voice be heard: CIACC Family Advisory Committee (FAC) at the FSO Light Supper served Wed., September 16th, 6:30PM, Adult Supervision available, call 201-796-6209, x102________________________________________ Complimentary workshop on 'Psychopharmacology in the School Setting' (The medication students most frequently on, what are they for and what are the most common side effects) Walk for Wellness Mental Health Association in New Jersey Annual Walk for Wellness Date: October 11, 2009 Park, Piscataway, NJ Call Bob , Director of Development 973-571-4100 Upcoming Dates Coping 101 Your wisdom .is in your Choices Wednesday, September 23, 9:30-12:30pm Attend a free seminar at Bergen Community College 400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ Ciccone Theatre For students and their parents to gain additional knowledge on topics: relationships, rejection and redefining normal A special guest speaker and resources! For questions to call or email Lori Novak Carafello, Assistant Director, Wellness Center wellness@..., 201-612-5320 For further information about the Wellness Center Log onto www.Bergen.edu/wellnesscenter Please join the FSOBC in welcoming Hyland as the Youth Partnership Coach. Youth Partnership of Bergen County Attention Bergen County Youth (Ages 14-20) - This is your opportunity to promote mental health awareness by participating in leadership training, community service projects as well as educational and cultural events. For more information and a meeting schedule, please contact at (201) 796-6209 x 112 or at ypfsobc@... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Warm Line The FSOBC offers telephone support to family members, caregivers and to those that reach out from the Bergen County community that need support with resources. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED Can you lend support to the FSOBC? Your voice is needed! Call 201-796-6209, 102 Wednesday, September 16th at 7 pm CIACC Family Advisory Committee (FAC) at the FSOBC The Children's Coordinating Council was 'established in 1992 by the New Jersey Department of Human Services, County CIACC's advise county government and the New Jersey Department of Children and Families about local needs. The CIACC serves as the mechanism for a responsive, accessible, and integrated system of care for children ages 0 to 18 who are challenged by an emotional and/or behavioral diagnosis, and their families, and for young adults ages 18- 21 who are moving to the adult system. Register for the next meeting and let your voice be heard: call 201-796-6209 x102 Light Supper served at 6:30pm Adult Supervision available --------------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ---- Complimentary workshop on 'Psychopharmacology in the School Setting' (The medication students are most frequently on, what are they for and what are the most common side effects) Friday, October 2nd, 12:30-3:00PM Presented by Sage Day at Mahwah and New Alliance Academy For further information, call 201-818-8873 by September 25th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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