The Arc of Bergen and Passaic Counties

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

Virtual Discussion - Thursday, December 4, 2025 2:30–4 p.m.

The New Jersey Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma invites those who serve individuals with mental health (MH) disorders and intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) to participate in this vital virtual event.

A panel of leaders from New Jersey’s MH and IDD provider community will facilitate an engaging, solutions-focused dialogue aimed at enhancing the reach and quality of mental health care across the state.

Register: https://njamhaa.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2004094

11/26/2025

Protecting Care: What New Jersey Advocates Need to Know About H.R. 1
Webinar- Thursday, December 11, 2025 2–3:15 p.m.

The Garden State Coalition for Care presents a webinar for advocates with Q&A discussion: Protecting Care: What NJ Advocates Need to Know about H.R. 1
H.R. 1, formerly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, will have major implications for New Jersey’s Medicaid program, NJ FamilyCare. This webinar will equip advocates with the information they need to understand and respond.
Experts from the Garden State Coalition for Care will provide a high-level overview of H.R. 1, outlining its origins, major provisions, and its direct and indirect impacts on older adults and people with disabilities, and their caregivers. The presentation will highlight how funding restrictions and new administrative requirements could limit access to optional Medicaid services, including home and community-based services that support people remaining in their homes and communities.

Register HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QgFyEw5kRc2tG54QjcYnwA #/registration

11/25/2025

Tuesday, December 2nd – Human Services Virtual Budget Listening Session

The NJ Department of Human Services is holding a virtual budget listening session starting at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to offer verbal or written testimony to inform the Department of Human Services budget for 2026-27. To accommodate as many speakers as possible verbal testimony is limited to 3 minutes.

No Cuts to DD Services
No Cuts to Fee Rates
No Cuts to Individual Budgets
Need Funding for our Direct Support Professional Salaries
Need Funding to move people off the Waiting List

Sign up here to testify: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=j-4RV4NeRUG-A8VRE09BYNy27bN3KkVJu391nds7tGhUN1dOUVFRVE9LS0ZVQ09KWFRSWjFaRE5IVS4u&route=shorturl

Sign language and captioning will be provided. Please note any other accommodation requests when signing up.

11/25/2025

This month, we're celebrating gratitude in a special way! Our incredible community of staff and consumers has come together to decorate a beautiful Thanksgiving Tree. Each leaf represents something we're thankful for, reminding us all of the power of positivity and connection. From friendships and family to the little joys in life, these heartfelt messages inspire us to appreciate the beauty around us. Let’s spread the love and share what we’re thankful for this season!
What are you thankful for?

11/22/2025

11/22/2025

The Garden State Coalition for Care presents a webinar for advocates addressing the implications of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" on our state's Medicaid program, NJ FamilyCare. "Protecting Care: What New Jersey Advocates Need to Know About H.R. 1" will equip advocates with the information they need to understand and respond.

🔸Thursday, December 11th
🔸2pm to 3:15pm
🔸Register at: https://bit.ly/3XDkZfb

Experts from the Garden State Coalition for Care will provide a high-level overview of H.R. 1, outlining its origins, major provisions, and its direct and indirect impacts on older adults and people with disabilities, and their caregivers. The presentation will highlight how funding restrictions and new administrative requirements could limit access to optional Medicaid services, including services that support people remaining in their homes and communities.

Speakers will also examine implications for the Medicaid expansion population, including work requirements, eligibility redeterminations, and cost sharing provisions. The presentation will conclude with state-level strategies and advocacy opportunities to protect access to care, followed by time for Q&A.

This webinar is created specifically for advocates. A second webinar on H.R. 1 will be held in the new year with content geared towards individuals and families.

Space is limited. Register today! Submit your questions in advance.

11/22/2025

11/16/2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month! Let’s honor and recognize the families we serve, and the selfless dedication of all caregivers who assist loved ones through intellectual and developmental disabilities, chronic illnesses, and aging. The Arc of Bergen & Passaic’s Family Support can help access the information, resources and vital supports they need to keep their family member with a disability at home.
For more information, please contact The Arc of Bergen & Passaic Family Supports at
(201) 343-0322 or email arc@arcbp.com.

11/16/2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month! Let’s honor and recognize the families we serve and the selfless dedication of all caregivers who assist loved ones through intellectual and developmental disabilities, chronic illnesses, and aging. The Arc of Bergen & Passaic’s Family Support can help access the information, resources and vital supports they need to keep their family member with a disability at home.

For more information, please contact The Arc of Bergen & Passaic Family Supports at
(201) 343-0322 or email arc@arcbp.com.

11/14/2025

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, play is essential to childhood development. At The Arc of Bergen & Passaic we have lots of options! From Childcare Programs to After School for children with Autism, Saturdays, Summer Camp Rainbow, and more. Call Family Services at 201-343-0322 or visit our website to learn more. https://www.arcbp.com/programs/familysupport.html
Looking for something to do today? Head to the 3:30pm ribbon cutting of Ridgewood's ADA playground at Habernickle Park, 1057 Hillcrest Road Ridgewood NJ.