Children's Aid and Family Services

FOSTER CARE WEBINAR
2021-04-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-03-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-03-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2021-03-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-02-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-02-15 16:00 - 18:00, 2021-02-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-01-25 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) and 9 more dates
There are many children in need of a nurturing family, especially in a time of crisis. Could you foster a child? Do you have questions about becoming a foster parent and want to learn more from the comfort of your home? We are hosting webinars and Q&A sessions for prospective foster parents on Zoom. Please call Sylvia, our Family Engagement and Community Outreach Specialist at 201-414-1076 for more information.

CELEBRATE A MOTHER, SUPPORT ANOTHER
2021-04-06 00:00 - 2021-05-07 15:00
This Mother’s Day, celebrate a special mother in your life by making a gift in her honor or in her memory to Children’s Aid and Family Services.
In grateful acknowledgement of your gift, your mom, children’s mom, grandmother, aunt, sister, sister-in-law or friend will receive a personalized Mother’s Day card from Children’s Aid, letting her know that she is helping other moms in the community to build brighter futures for themselves and their families. A personalized remembrance card will be sent to a family member in memory of a beloved mother.
These special cards will also contain a QR Code for your loved one(s) to easily link to our Celebrate a Mother, Support Another webpage which will list the names of all the fabulous moms being honored and remembered.
Your gift will celebrate and support the diverse group of mothers in the Children’s Aid family, including: Foster mothers who open their hearts and homes to children who have suffered from abuse, neglect and trauma; mothers whose adult children have intellectual and developmental disabilities and need a strong support system to help their children become more independent; mothers whose children are struggling with the devastating disease of addiction; and young mothers who have “aged out” of foster care and are working on educational and career goals to help them create better lives for themselves and their children.
By making an individual gift, you are helping to provide:

Sponsorships for educational or vocational training for young moms aging out of foster care
Specialized training for our therapeutic foster parents,
Diapers and baby essentials to families in need
Free support services for mothers with children suffering from the disease of addiction
Counseling for an adoptive mother

By becoming a PARTNER, you can support the initiative on a leadership level like sponsors of our events.
Partners will be recognized in all Celebrate a Mother, Support Another communications including weekly emails to over 2,000 active supporter and on social media posts. Partner Names/Logos will also appear on our Celebrate a Mother, Support Another webpage on cafsnj.org. Each Partnership level is invited to celebrate the special mothers in their lives.
To make an INDIVIDUAL gift or to become a PARTNER online, CLICK HERE.
To make an INDIVIDUAL gift or to become a PARTNER by check, CLICK HERE.
A GENEROUS DONOR has added a sweet incentive to our Celebrate a Mother, Support Another initiative:
DONORS making gifts of $250 or more will be automatically entered to win a week’s stay at NJ’s premier year-round resort, Crystal Springs! The winner will enjoy the week of August 20th – 27th, 2021 in a 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath condo.

The drawing will be held at 3pm on Friday, May 7th. Winner will be announced by Email and on Facebook.
Located in the rolling farmland of the Garden State’s picturesque northwest, Crystal Springs Resort offers so much to experience: Every acre of its natural beauty is at your disposal during a late summer getaway. All on-site activities such as golfing, hiking, fishing, and canoeing, are available. With restaurants featuring award-winning farm-to-table outdoor dining and a Grand Spectator award-winning wine cellar, foodies will not be disappointed! Lavish outdoor pool complexes are perfect for relaxation, signature cocktails, and sunset gazing. Condo is located in Crystal Spring’s Minerals Resort and sleeps 6 privately, 8 total. Master bedroom has King bed, second bedroom has a queen and third bedroom has two single beds. Condo must be used the week of August 20th, 2021. Valued at $2,300
Beginning April 26th, 2021, the names of all the special moms being celebrated, and those of our Partners, will be posted and available for viewing on our Celebrate a Mother, Support Another webpage. Names will be added on an ongoing basis. Please consider making a gift before May 1st. We want these special moms to receive their cards before Mother’s Day! All mothers being honored through gifts received before May 6th will be added to our website before Mother’s Day.
To view our list of special Mothers Being Honored and Remembered, and our Partners, please CLICK HERE.
All proceeds from Celebrate a Mother, Support Another will benefit the programs and services that Children’s Aid and Family Services provides to the vulnerable children, adults and families in our community.
Thank You to Our Partners!
Platinum
The McInerney Jansen Family Foundation
Gold
Dr. Jennifer and Timothy Cope
Tracey and David Gerber
Cecily and Brian Healy
Leanne and Stuart Hinchen
Maureen and Dennis Martin
Kathie and Wade Schwartz

Silver
Jennifer and Joe Castelano
Mary Krugman and Barry Poskanzer
Joanne LaMarca and Tyler Mathisen

Bronze
Valerie Brauckman Burgess
Edith and Tom Fiato
Dr. Bob Jones
Mary Elizabeth Lyons
Holly and Frank Maschio
Liz and David Mason
Joan Stearns
Jessica and David Trokel
Karin and Chris Vanuga

FALL FITNESS SESSIONS FOR SENIORS
2020-11-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-11-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-10-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-10-06 10:00 - 11:00
Join instructor Rande Kirkwood of Strength Training Utilizing Mobility, Balance, and Agility (STUMBA) for Fitness for Seniors.
Register for one or register for all by clicking the link below. There will be a $25 gift card raffle each session.
Click here to Register!
Questions?
Contact Marigrace Flynn at 201-740-7098 or mflynn@cafsnj.org

THE TREE OF ADDICTION 2020 Alcohol, Tobacco, And Other Drugs Virtual Conference
2020-11-13 08:45 - 12:15
Registration: 8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
Conference: 9:15 AM – 12:15 AM
Location: Virtual
Fee: $25

Click here to Register!

For more information on speakers and CEUS, click here!

FOSTER CARE WEBINAR
2020-11-11 16:00 - 17:00
There are many children in need of a nurturing family, especially in a time of crisis. Could you foster a child? Do you have questions about becoming a foster parent and want to learn more from the comfort of your home? We are hosting webinars and Q&A sessions for prospective foster parents on Zoom. Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LyGCPZHSS6m1l2ZCycdsKw
After registering, you will receive confirmation containing information about joining the webinar.
Please call Sylvia, our Family Engagement and Community Outreach Specialist at 201-414-1076 for more information.

FOSTER CARE WEBINAR
2020-11-02 16:30 - 17:30
There are many children in need of a nurturing family, especially in a time of crisis. Could you foster a child? Do you have questions about becoming a foster parent and want to learn more from the comfort of your home? We are hosting webinars and Q&A sessions for prospective foster parents on Zoom. Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A6BJwp4sRnqp-FezmwoA1Q
After registering, you will receive confirmation containing information about joining the webinar.
Please call Sylvia, our Family Engagement and Community Outreach Specialist at 201-414-1076 for more information.

An Evening of Wine and Food
2020-10-24 18:00 - 20:00
Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 6pm for an evening with internationally acclaimed wine expert, best-selling author, and James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Kevin Zraly. As the first Cellar Master and Wine Director at the renowned Windows on the World, Kevin curated a wine list that resulted in the restaurant selling more wine than any other restaurant in the world. Join us as he shares some of the insights that made his book, Kevin Zraly’s Windows on the World Complete Wine Course, the #1 selling wine book in the world! Sip along with Kevin as you enjoy tasting wines, engaging in an interactive Q & A, participating in an online silent auction, and much more — all from the comfort of your own home!
Our virtual Winetasting provides a unique opportunity for our guests to come together and share a sense of community once again. On the day of the event, each household will receive four bottles of fine wine specially selected by Kevin paired with a delicious assortment of charcuterie and cheeses. Kevin will lead us through the tasting while regaling us with entertaining tales and sharing the in-depth knowledge he has accumulated throughout his impressive career. Kevin’s charisma, engaging style, and love of wine are sure to captivate us all!
Assistance and easy-to-follow instructions on how to access the virtual event will be provided to those who register for the virtual Winetasting.
EVENT ADMISSION – Kindly R.S.V.P by October 12, 2020
Virtual Event Admission – All tickets include access to virtual event via 1 screen/device, four (4) bottles of wine selected by Kevin Zraly and accompanying charcuterie and cheese basket for 2 people.
Magnum Tickets – Inclusion of name in event journal and cafsnj.org.
$600/Household
Tax deductible portion is $430 per ticket.
Vintage Tickets – $300/Household
Tax deductible portion is $130 per ticket.
A limited number of single admission tickets at $200 are available. Please call 201-740-7101 for more information.
WINE AND CHARCUTERIE AND CHEESE BASKETS
Wine and Charcuterie and Cheese Baskets will be ready for pick-up on Saturday, October 24th from 2:00–4:00 pm at Children’s Aid and Family Services, 200 Robin Road Paramus, NJ 07652 or Indian Trail Club, 830 Franklin Lake Road Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
* Shipping of wine and baskets can be arranged for guests outside the local area. Please call 201-740-7101 by October 1st to schedule.
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Click here to purchase your tickets, sponsorship or journal ads!
Our Sponsors:

Leanne and Stuart Hinchen
Huisking Family
Joanne Lamarca and C. Tyler Mathisen
Jennifer and Joseph Castelano
Cheryl and David Sabath
Nina and Ajay Sharma
Cecily and Brian Healy
Dr. Jennifer and Timothy Cope
Tracey and David Gerber
McInerney Jansen Family Foundation
Anne and John Oros
Maureen and Dennis Martin
Kathie and Wade Schwartz
Karin and Chris Vanuga
Sarina and Ken Bronfin
Mary Krugman and Barry Poskanzer

FOSTER CARE WEBINAR
2020-09-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-09-24 13:00 - 14:00
Foster Care Webinar and Q&A Session
There are many children in need of a nurturing family, especially in a time of crisis. Could you foster a child? Do you have questions about becoming a foster parent and want to learn more from the comfort of your home? We are hosting webinars and Q&A sessions for prospective foster parents on Zoom. Please call Sylvia, our Family Engagement and Community Outreach Specialist at 201-414-1076 for more information.

A VIRTUAL TOWN HALL FOR MAYORS AND COUNCILS ON YOUTH VAPING IN YOUR COMMUNITY
2020-09-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-09-23 19:00 - 20:00
WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR YOUR YOUTH?
Bergen County Prevention Coalition Presents:
A VIRTUAL TOWN HALL FOR MAYORS AND COUNCILS ON YOUTH VAPING IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Join Us on ZOOM
Septmeber 23rd or September 24th
7:00-8:00PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81789732740
Dial by location: +1 646 558 8656 US
Meeting ID: 817 8973 2740

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:

Youth perspective around vaping.
Don’t Get Vaped In training.
Panel discussion on local ordinances given by Bogota’s Mayor Christopher Keleman and Garfield’s Mayor Richard Ridgoglioso.
Question and Answer.
