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Good Vibes Movement
In this interactive program, students tune into their thoughts, feelings, and actions as they explore what is means to build a strong, positive self-concept. Through scripted broadcasts, real-life scenarios, and engaging activities, students learn how their inner voice shapes their choices - and how to keep their personal frequency set to confidence, kindness, and growth.
Don't Get Vaped In (Virtual)
Join this virtual session presented by NJ4S for the latest information about the vaping crisis impacting our youth. This session will utilize the Don't Get Vaped In curriculum to introduce the dangers of vaping, and what to look out for, with a stronger emphasis on strategies that parents can use/share with their kids for how to quit vaping.\
Learn about the truths they don’t tell you. Learn how nicotine primes the brain for addiction, serious health risks linked to use, and eye-opening stats to build a caring, stigma free culture.
Registration Link: https://cafs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8DpUY6vE3fkTZOu
Good Vibes Movement
In this interactive program, students tune into their thoughts, feelings, and actions as they explore what is means to build a strong, positive self-concept. Through scripted broadcasts, real-life scenarios, and engaging activities, students learn how their inner voice shapes their choices - and how to keep their personal frequency set to confidence, kindness, and growth.
Good Vibes Movement
In this interactive program, students tune into their thoughts, feelings, and actions as they explore what is means to build a strong, positive self-concept. Through scripted broadcasts, real-life scenarios, and engaging activities, students learn how their inner voice shapes their choices - and how to keep their personal frequency set to confidence, kindness, and growth.
Cultivating Cultural Humility - Workshop
Join this FREE engaging interactive workshop featuring breakout discussion, reflective exercises, and real-life case studies! Ask questions, explore real scenarios, and build practical skills to strengthen cultural humility, self-awareness, and navigate today’s cultural landscape while creating more inclusive environments for students, families, and clients.
This event is open to school professionals, counselors, social workers, health education professionals, and anyone working for the Bergen County community!
Good Vibes Movement
In this interactive program, students tune into their thoughts, feelings, and actions as they explore what is means to build a strong, positive self-concept. Through scripted broadcasts, real-life scenarios, and engaging activities, students learn how their inner voice shapes their choices - and how to keep their personal frequency set to confidence, kindness, and growth.
Good Vibes Movement
In this interactive program, students tune into their thoughts, feelings, and actions as they explore what is means to build a strong, positive self-concept. Through scripted broadcasts, real-life scenarios, and engaging activities, students learn how their inner voice shapes their choices - and how to keep their personal frequency set to confidence, kindness, and growth.
Kind Kids Crew
HELPING KIDS BUILD THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO GET ALONG
Each week, kids ages 5-7 collect “friendship tools” that help them calm down, solve problems, play fairly, and stand up for themselves with confidence.
BOGOTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
375 Larch Ave , Bogota NJ 07603
For more information:
Email: info@nj4sbergen.org
Phone: 201-225-8849
Good Vibes Movement
In this interactive program, students tune into their thoughts, feelings, and actions as they explore what is means to build a strong, positive self-concept. Through scripted broadcasts, real-life scenarios, and engaging activities, students learn how their inner voice shapes their choices - and how to keep their personal frequency set to confidence, kindness, and growth.
Kind Kids Crew
HELPING KIDS BUILD THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO GET ALONG
Each week, kids ages 5-7 collect “friendship tools” that help them calm down, solve problems, play fairly, and stand up for themselves with confidence.
BOGOTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
375 Larch Ave , Bogota NJ 07603
For more information:
Email: info@nj4sbergen.org
Phone: 201-225-8849
Kind Kids Crew
HELPING KIDS BUILD THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO GET ALONG
Each week, kids ages 5-7 collect “friendship tools” that help them calm down, solve problems, play fairly, and stand up for themselves with confidence.
BOGOTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
375 Larch Ave , Bogota NJ 07603
For more information:
Email: info@nj4sbergen.org
Phone: 201-225-8849
Kind Kids Crew
HELPING KIDS BUILD THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO GET ALONG
Each week, kids ages 5-7 collect “friendship tools” that help them calm down, solve problems, play fairly, and stand up for themselves with confidence.
BOGOTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
375 Larch Ave , Bogota NJ 07603
For more information:
Email: info@nj4sbergen.org
Phone: 201-225-8849
Kind Kids Crew
HELPING KIDS BUILD THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO GET ALONG
Each week, kids ages 5-7 collect “friendship tools” that help them calm down, solve problems, play fairly, and stand up for themselves with confidence.
BOGOTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
375 Larch Ave , Bogota NJ 07603
For more information:
Email: info@nj4sbergen.org
Phone: 201-225-8849
Bright Beginnings
The Bright Beginnings program helps little learners grow big hearts, strong minds, and kind habits. Through stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities, children explore who they are, how they feel, and how their actions affect themselves and others. Each week introduces simple, positive lessons about making good choices, showing respect, solving problems, and building confidence.
*Join one or all sessions!
Free for kids ages 3-5 years old
Call the library to register: 201-444-2390 or contact childrens@midlandpark.bccls.org
Bright Beginnings
The Bright Beginnings program helps little learners grow big hearts, strong minds, and kind habits. Through stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities, children explore who they are, how they feel, and how their actions affect themselves and others. Each week introduces simple, positive lessons about making good choices, showing respect, solving problems, and building confidence.
*Join one or all sessions!
Free for kids ages 3-5 years old
Call the library to register: 201-444-2390 or contact childrens@midlandpark.bccls.org
Bright Beginnings
The Bright Beginnings program helps little learners grow big hearts, strong minds, and kind habits. Through stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities, children explore who they are, how they feel, and how their actions affect themselves and others. Each week introduces simple, positive lessons about making good choices, showing respect, solving problems, and building confidence.
*Join one or all sessions!
Free for kids ages 3-5 years old
Call the library to register: 201-444-2390 or contact childrens@midlandpark.bccls.org
Bogota Library Little Sprouts - I Feel Mad & Scared
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
The Mindful Brotherhood: Boys Group - From Practice to Party: Celebrating a Year of Positive Actions
Elementary Boys Group: This program is designed to foster essential social-emotional learning (SEL) skills in students through a series of focused, engaging lessons. Each session addresses a key aspect of personal growth and positive interaction, starting with building a strong sense of self and understanding the importance of adequate rest. The curriculum then extends to developing crucial interpersonal skills, emphasizing respect for others' belongings, the value of empathy in getting along with peers, and the foundational importance of honesty, particularly in keeping promises and taking accountability. Finally, the program empowers students to cultivate a positive attitude towards their own potential for continuous self-improvement, equipping them with the tools to navigate challenges and thrive in various social contexts. This program is for boys in elementary school ages 7 to 10. All are Welcome!
Registration begins: 8/15/2025
To register you can contact the Meadowland Family Success Center at: 201-464-4714
For general information you can contact Erick Gamero: egamero@cafsnj.org, 201-316-0177
Bogota Library Little Sprouts - I Feel Happy & Sad
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
The Mindful Brotherhood: Boys Group - Attitude is Everything: Turning Problems into Opportunities
Elementary Boys Group: This program is designed to foster essential social-emotional learning (SEL) skills in students through a series of focused, engaging lessons. Each session addresses a key aspect of personal growth and positive interaction, starting with building a strong sense of self and understanding the importance of adequate rest. The curriculum then extends to developing crucial interpersonal skills, emphasizing respect for others' belongings, the value of empathy in getting along with peers, and the foundational importance of honesty, particularly in keeping promises and taking accountability. Finally, the program empowers students to cultivate a positive attitude towards their own potential for continuous self-improvement, equipping them with the tools to navigate challenges and thrive in various social contexts. This program is for boys in elementary school ages 7 to 10. All are Welcome!
Registration begins: 8/15/2025
To register you can contact the Meadowland Family Success Center at: 201-464-4714
For general information you can contact Erick Gamero: egamero@cafsnj.org, 201-316-0177
Bogota Library Little Sprouts - Communication
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
The Mindful Brotherhood: Boys Group - Radical Honesty: A Guide to Living Your Truth
Elementary Boys Group: This program is designed to foster essential social-emotional learning (SEL) skills in students through a series of focused, engaging lessons. Each session addresses a key aspect of personal growth and positive interaction, starting with building a strong sense of self and understanding the importance of adequate rest. The curriculum then extends to developing crucial interpersonal skills, emphasizing respect for others' belongings, the value of empathy in getting along with peers, and the foundational importance of honesty, particularly in keeping promises and taking accountability. Finally, the program empowers students to cultivate a positive attitude towards their own potential for continuous self-improvement, equipping them with the tools to navigate challenges and thrive in various social contexts. This program is for boys in elementary school ages 7 to 10. All are Welcome!
Registration begins: 8/15/2025
To register you can contact the Meadowland Family Success Center at: 201-464-4714
For general information you can contact Erick Gamero: egamero@cafsnj.org, 201-316-0177
Respectful Roots Reading Club - Responding to Bullying
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
Bogota Library Little Sprouts - Families
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
The Mindful Brotherhood: Boys Group - It's True: I See the Good in You and Me
Elementary Boys Group: This program is designed to foster essential social-emotional learning (SEL) skills in students through a series of focused, engaging lessons. Each session addresses a key aspect of personal growth and positive interaction, starting with building a strong sense of self and understanding the importance of adequate rest. The curriculum then extends to developing crucial interpersonal skills, emphasizing respect for others' belongings, the value of empathy in getting along with peers, and the foundational importance of honesty, particularly in keeping promises and taking accountability. Finally, the program empowers students to cultivate a positive attitude towards their own potential for continuous self-improvement, equipping them with the tools to navigate challenges and thrive in various social contexts. This program is for boys in elementary school ages 7 to 10. All are Welcome!
Registration begins: 8/15/2025
To register you can contact the Meadowland Family Success Center at: 201-464-4714
For general information you can contact Erick Gamero: egamero@cafsnj.org, 201-316-0177
Respectful Roots Reading Club - Perspective Taking
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
Seeds of Change Conference
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
Bogota Library Little Sprouts - I Can
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
Footprints for Life - Celebrating Our Differences
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.
The Mindful Brotherhood: Boys Group - The Code of Friendship: How We Grow Closer by Respecting Each Other
Elementary Boys Group: This program is designed to foster essential social-emotional learning (SEL) skills in students through a series of focused, engaging lessons. Each session addresses a key aspect of personal growth and positive interaction, starting with building a strong sense of self and understanding the importance of adequate rest. The curriculum then extends to developing crucial interpersonal skills, emphasizing respect for others' belongings, the value of empathy in getting along with peers, and the foundational importance of honesty, particularly in keeping promises and taking accountability. Finally, the program empowers students to cultivate a positive attitude towards their own potential for continuous self-improvement, equipping them with the tools to navigate challenges and thrive in various social contexts. This program is for boys in elementary school ages 7 to 10. All are Welcome!
Registration begins: 8/15/2025
To register you can contact the Meadowland Family Success Center at: 201-464-4714
For general information you can contact Erick Gamero: egamero@cafsnj.org, 201-316-0177