Steps to Respect Literary Unit reinforces concepts from the anti-bullying program through the book Crash. Crash by Jerry Spinelli is about Crash Coogan is a seventh-grade football star who seems to have it all: speed, confidence, and popularity. He bullies Penn Webb, a quirky, vegetarian, peace-loving classmate who doesn’t fight back. As the story unfolds, Crash is forced to reconsider what truly matters—especially as his relationship with his grandfather deepens and he witnesses Penn’s quiet strength. Through a series of emotional shifts, Crash begins to grow, showing empathy and learning that being a true friend is more important than being cool.

Students will receive a gift card for attending 4 out of 6 sessions. 

Questions? Contact: Katie at khan@nj4sbergen.org

The Forest Friends curriculum is a character education series with animals to help children learn about self-awareness, self-regulation, attention and persistence, and social relationships. The curriculum also emphasizes self image and loving your qualities. After the puppet show, participants paper chains to show their strengths.

Register HERE.

Footprints for Life uses fun puppet characters and relatable stories about a children's soccer team to help kids build important life skills. Through these stories and activities, students explore and practice five key social skills: making good decisions, getting along with others, respecting differences, handling peer pressure, and resolving conflicts peacefully.

*Join one or all sessions!

Register HERE.

 Steps to Respect Literary Unit reinforces concepts from the anti-bullying program through the book Crash. Crash by Jerry Spinelli is about Crash Coogan is a seventh-grade football star who seems to have it all: speed, confidence, and popularity. He bullies Penn Webb, a quirky, vegetarian, peace-loving classmate who doesn’t fight back. As the story unfolds, Crash is forced to reconsider what truly matters—especially as his relationship with his grandfather deepens and he witnesses Penn’s quiet strength. Through a series of emotional shifts, Crash begins to grow, showing empathy and learning that being a true friend is more important than being cool.

Students will receive a gift card for attending 6 out of 8 sessions. 

Questions? Contact: Katie at khan@nj4sbergen.org

 Steps to Respect Literary Unit reinforces concepts from the anti-bullying program through the book Crash. Crash by Jerry Spinelli is about Crash Coogan is a seventh-grade football star who seems to have it all: speed, confidence, and popularity. He bullies Penn Webb, a quirky, vegetarian, peace-loving classmate who doesn’t fight back. As the story unfolds, Crash is forced to reconsider what truly matters—especially as his relationship with his grandfather deepens and he witnesses Penn’s quiet strength. Through a series of emotional shifts, Crash begins to grow, showing empathy and learning that being a true friend is more important than being cool.

Students will receive a gift card for attending 4 out of 6 sessions. 

Questions? Contact: Katie at khan@nj4sbergen.org

Footprints for Life uses fun puppet characters and relatable stories about a children's soccer team to help kids build important life skills. Through these stories and activities, students explore and practice five key social skills: making good decisions, getting along with others, respecting differences, handling peer pressure, and resolving conflicts peacefully.

*Join one or all sessions!

Register HERE.

 Steps to Respect Literary Unit reinforces concepts from the anti-bullying program through the book Crash. Crash by Jerry Spinelli is about Crash Coogan is a seventh-grade football star who seems to have it all: speed, confidence, and popularity. He bullies Penn Webb, a quirky, vegetarian, peace-loving classmate who doesn’t fight back. As the story unfolds, Crash is forced to reconsider what truly matters—especially as his relationship with his grandfather deepens and he witnesses Penn’s quiet strength. Through a series of emotional shifts, Crash begins to grow, showing empathy and learning that being a true friend is more important than being cool.

Students will receive a gift card for attending 6 out of 8 sessions. 

Questions? Contact: Katie at khan@nj4sbergen.org

 Steps to Respect Literary Unit reinforces concepts from the anti-bullying program through the book Crash. Crash by Jerry Spinelli is about Crash Coogan is a seventh-grade football star who seems to have it all: speed, confidence, and popularity. He bullies Penn Webb, a quirky, vegetarian, peace-loving classmate who doesn’t fight back. As the story unfolds, Crash is forced to reconsider what truly matters—especially as his relationship with his grandfather deepens and he witnesses Penn’s quiet strength. Through a series of emotional shifts, Crash begins to grow, showing empathy and learning that being a true friend is more important than being cool.

Students will receive a gift card for attending 4 out of 6 sessions. 

Questions? Contact: Katie at khan@nj4sbergen.org

 Steps to Respect Literary Unit reinforces concepts from the anti-bullying program through the book Crash. Crash by Jerry Spinelli is about Crash Coogan is a seventh-grade football star who seems to have it all: speed, confidence, and popularity. He bullies Penn Webb, a quirky, vegetarian, peace-loving classmate who doesn’t fight back. As the story unfolds, Crash is forced to reconsider what truly matters—especially as his relationship with his grandfather deepens and he witnesses Penn’s quiet strength. Through a series of emotional shifts, Crash begins to grow, showing empathy and learning that being a true friend is more important than being cool.

Students will receive a gift card for attending 6 out of 8 sessions. 

Questions? Contact: Katie at khan@nj4sbergen.org

Spiritual Wellness at Pride at the Zoo: Celebrating Authentic Self & Community

Spiritual Wellness is about finding meaning, purpose, and a sense of connection in life, often through personal values, beliefs, and community. Stop by our table to learn more!

For more information, please contact Erik: 201-316-0177 / egamero@cafsnj.org

 Steps to Respect Literary Unit reinforces concepts from the anti-bullying program through the book Crash. Crash by Jerry Spinelli is about Crash Coogan is a seventh-grade football star who seems to have it all: speed, confidence, and popularity. He bullies Penn Webb, a quirky, vegetarian, peace-loving classmate who doesn’t fight back. As the story unfolds, Crash is forced to reconsider what truly matters—especially as his relationship with his grandfather deepens and he witnesses Penn’s quiet strength. Through a series of emotional shifts, Crash begins to grow, showing empathy and learning that being a true friend is more important than being cool.

Students will receive a gift card for attending 4 out of 6 sessions. 

Questions? Contact: Katie at khan@nj4sbergen.org

Footprints for Life uses fun puppet characters and relatable stories about a children's soccer team to help kids build important life skills. Through these stories and activities, students explore and practice five key social skills: making good decisions, getting along with others, respecting differences, handling peer pressure, and resolving conflicts peacefully.

*Join one or all sessions!

Register HERE.

 Steps to Respect Literary Unit reinforces concepts from the anti-bullying program through the book Crash. Crash by Jerry Spinelli is about Crash Coogan is a seventh-grade football star who seems to have it all: speed, confidence, and popularity. He bullies Penn Webb, a quirky, vegetarian, peace-loving classmate who doesn’t fight back. As the story unfolds, Crash is forced to reconsider what truly matters—especially as his relationship with his grandfather deepens and he witnesses Penn’s quiet strength. Through a series of emotional shifts, Crash begins to grow, showing empathy and learning that being a true friend is more important than being cool.

Students will receive a gift card for attending 6 out of 8 sessions. 

Questions? Contact: Katie at khan@nj4sbergen.org

 Steps to Respect Literary Unit reinforces concepts from the anti-bullying program through the book Crash. Crash by Jerry Spinelli is about Crash Coogan is a seventh-grade football star who seems to have it all: speed, confidence, and popularity. He bullies Penn Webb, a quirky, vegetarian, peace-loving classmate who doesn’t fight back. As the story unfolds, Crash is forced to reconsider what truly matters—especially as his relationship with his grandfather deepens and he witnesses Penn’s quiet strength. Through a series of emotional shifts, Crash begins to grow, showing empathy and learning that being a true friend is more important than being cool.

Students will receive a gift card for attending 4 out of 6 sessions. 

Questions? Contact: Katie at khan@nj4sbergen.org

Footprints for Life uses fun puppet characters and relatable stories about a children's soccer team to help kids build important life skills. Through these stories and activities, students explore and practice five key social skills: making good decisions, getting along with others, respecting differences, handling peer pressure, and resolving conflicts peacefully.

*Join one or all sessions!

Register HERE.

Healthy Alternatives for Little Ones (HALO) is a holistic health and substance abuse prevention curriculum for children ages 3-6 in child care settings. HALO is designed to address risk and protective factors for substance abuse and other health behaviors by providing children with information on healthy choices. The program aims to help children understand the complexities of "health" and "healthy choices" by putting these abstract concepts into concrete terms they can understand. In HALO, health is defined as "growing bigger, stronger, and better able to think." The curriculum encourages healthy eating, exercise, and emotion recognition and educates children about the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) on the body. HALO provides learning opportunities for children through teacher- led, developmentally appropriate, and fun hands-on activities that involve educational songs, videos, group activities, and books.

Questions? Contact Madeline at mandriulli@nj4sbergen.org

 Steps to Respect Literary Unit reinforces concepts from the anti-bullying program through the book Crash. Crash by Jerry Spinelli is about Crash Coogan is a seventh-grade football star who seems to have it all: speed, confidence, and popularity. He bullies Penn Webb, a quirky, vegetarian, peace-loving classmate who doesn’t fight back. As the story unfolds, Crash is forced to reconsider what truly matters—especially as his relationship with his grandfather deepens and he witnesses Penn’s quiet strength. Through a series of emotional shifts, Crash begins to grow, showing empathy and learning that being a true friend is more important than being cool.

Students will receive a gift card for attending 6 out of 8 sessions. 

Questions? Contact: Katie at khan@nj4sbergen.org

Footprints for Life uses fun puppet characters and relatable stories about a children's soccer team to help kids build important life skills. Through these stories and activities, students explore and practice five key social skills: making good decisions, getting along with others, respecting differences, handling peer pressure, and resolving conflicts peacefully.

*Join one or all sessions!

Register HERE.

Healthy Alternatives for Little Ones (HALO) is a holistic health and substance abuse prevention curriculum for children ages 3-6 in child care settings. HALO is designed to address risk and protective factors for substance abuse and other health behaviors by providing children with information on healthy choices. The program aims to help children understand the complexities of "health" and "healthy choices" by putting these abstract concepts into concrete terms they can understand. In HALO, health is defined as "growing bigger, stronger, and better able to think." The curriculum encourages healthy eating, exercise, and emotion recognition and educates children about the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) on the body. HALO provides learning opportunities for children through teacher- led, developmentally appropriate, and fun hands-on activities that involve educational songs, videos, group activities, and books.

Questions? Contact Madeline at mandriulli@nj4sbergen.org

Seeds of Change (SOC) is an annual youth conference for Bergen County high school students.  The goal of the SOC is to provide a positive youth development experience while educating participants on various topics which may include cultural humility, leadership, equity, tolerance, mental health, substance misuse, and action planning. 

To help us prepare and provide your district with materials needed for board approval and transportation planning, please complete our short Seeds of Change Interest Form by June 30, 2025.

Registration Link: https://www.tcadr.org/events/seeds-of-change-conference.html

Contacts: 

Asia Goode – agoode@cafsnj.org | (201) 740-7095

Angelica Rodriguez – anrodriguez@cafsnj.org | (201) 740-7099

 Steps to Respect Literary Unit reinforces concepts from the anti-bullying program through the book Crash. Crash by Jerry Spinelli is about Crash Coogan is a seventh-grade football star who seems to have it all: speed, confidence, and popularity. He bullies Penn Webb, a quirky, vegetarian, peace-loving classmate who doesn’t fight back. As the story unfolds, Crash is forced to reconsider what truly matters—especially as his relationship with his grandfather deepens and he witnesses Penn’s quiet strength. Through a series of emotional shifts, Crash begins to grow, showing empathy and learning that being a true friend is more important than being cool.

Students will receive a gift card for attending 6 out of 8 sessions. 

Questions? Contact: Katie at khan@nj4sbergen.org

Healthy Alternatives for Little Ones (HALO) is a holistic health and substance abuse prevention curriculum for children ages 3-6 in child care settings. HALO is designed to address risk and protective factors for substance abuse and other health behaviors by providing children with information on healthy choices. The program aims to help children understand the complexities of "health" and "healthy choices" by putting these abstract concepts into concrete terms they can understand. In HALO, health is defined as "growing bigger, stronger, and better able to think." The curriculum encourages healthy eating, exercise, and emotion recognition and educates children about the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) on the body. HALO provides learning opportunities for children through teacher- led, developmentally appropriate, and fun hands-on activities that involve educational songs, videos, group activities, and books.

Questions? Contact Madeline at mandriulli@nj4sbergen.org

 Steps to Respect Literary Unit reinforces concepts from the anti-bullying program through the book Crash. Crash by Jerry Spinelli is about Crash Coogan is a seventh-grade football star who seems to have it all: speed, confidence, and popularity. He bullies Penn Webb, a quirky, vegetarian, peace-loving classmate who doesn’t fight back. As the story unfolds, Crash is forced to reconsider what truly matters—especially as his relationship with his grandfather deepens and he witnesses Penn’s quiet strength. Through a series of emotional shifts, Crash begins to grow, showing empathy and learning that being a true friend is more important than being cool.

Students will receive a gift card for attending 6 out of 8 sessions. 

Questions? Contact: Katie at khan@nj4sbergen.org

Healthy Alternatives for Little Ones (HALO) is a holistic health and substance abuse prevention curriculum for children ages 3-6 in child care settings. HALO is designed to address risk and protective factors for substance abuse and other health behaviors by providing children with information on healthy choices. The program aims to help children understand the complexities of "health" and "healthy choices" by putting these abstract concepts into concrete terms they can understand. In HALO, health is defined as "growing bigger, stronger, and better able to think." The curriculum encourages healthy eating, exercise, and emotion recognition and educates children about the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) on the body. HALO provides learning opportunities for children through teacher- led, developmentally appropriate, and fun hands-on activities that involve educational songs, videos, group activities, and books.

Questions? Contact Madeline at mandriulli@nj4sbergen.org

Healthy Alternatives for Little Ones (HALO) is a holistic health and substance abuse prevention curriculum for children ages 3-6 in child care settings. HALO is designed to address risk and protective factors for substance abuse and other health behaviors by providing children with information on healthy choices. The program aims to help children understand the complexities of "health" and "healthy choices" by putting these abstract concepts into concrete terms they can understand. In HALO, health is defined as "growing bigger, stronger, and better able to think." The curriculum encourages healthy eating, exercise, and emotion recognition and educates children about the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) on the body. HALO provides learning opportunities for children through teacher- led, developmentally appropriate, and fun hands-on activities that involve educational songs, videos, group activities, and books.

Questions? Contact Madeline at mandriulli@nj4sbergen.org

Healthy Alternatives for Little Ones (HALO) is a holistic health and substance abuse prevention curriculum for children ages 3-6 in child care settings. HALO is designed to address risk and protective factors for substance abuse and other health behaviors by providing children with information on healthy choices. The program aims to help children understand the complexities of "health" and "healthy choices" by putting these abstract concepts into concrete terms they can understand. In HALO, health is defined as "growing bigger, stronger, and better able to think." The curriculum encourages healthy eating, exercise, and emotion recognition and educates children about the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) on the body. HALO provides learning opportunities for children through teacher- led, developmentally appropriate, and fun hands-on activities that involve educational songs, videos, group activities, and books.

Questions? Contact Madeline at mandriulli@nj4sbergen.org