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NJ4S Bergen delivers comprehensive mental health support to Bergen County K-12 students and families.

*a program of Children’s Aid and Family Services*

05/22/2026

NJ4S Bergen Hub helped kick off the holiday weekend right by supporting Northern Valley Old Tappan High School's Mental Health Awareness Walk.

05/03/2026

Join NJ4S and Mighty Mike Simmel at Bounce Out the Stigma Basketball Event!

05/01/2026

Learn about the risks of va**ng, building awareness and strengthening their ability to make informed, healthy choices. NJ4S Bergen is committed to empowering youth with the knowledge and skills they need to stay substance-free and thrive.

04/17/2026

Honored to attend 3rd Annual Legislative Breakfast today.
💙This year’s theme, “Better Together for Youth Mental Health,” truly resonated—especially with as the keynote speaker, sharing their story and inspiration around supporting youth and families. When community, policy, and purpose come together, real change happens.

04/02/2026

💙 World Autism Awareness Day 💙
Today we celebrate neurodiversity and remind ourselves that mental health matters for everyone. Acceptance, understanding, and compassion create spaces where all minds can thrive.
🧩✨ Different minds. Equal value.

04/01/2026

Our students (ages 8–10) explored Positive Action: “Freeing Myself from Worry’s Grip.”
They learned that worrying doesn’t change the situation—but positive actions do.
✨ “Worrying does not take away tomorrow’s troubles.”
By practicing problem‑solving and confidence‑building strategies, students strengthened their self‑concept and learned they are capable, confident, and in control of their choices.
Positive actions = positive feelings = happy, confident kids 💙

03/26/2026

🧠💙 The Impact of NJ4S Bergen # on Student Mental Health

Since its launch, NJ4S has been a lifeline for students across New Jersey schools.

Here’s what the data shows for Bergen Hub:

📚 562 applications for mental health services from 69 schools
⏱️ Students begin clinical support in just 5–7 days after referral
🤝 An average of 8–9 weeks of individualized clinical intervention

And most importantly—it’s working:

✅ ~80% of students reported reduced depression symptoms
✅ ~80% reported less anxiety
✅ ~70% said their overall mental health improved

These outcomes represent real students, real support, and real progress toward healthier schools. 💫

03/25/2026

🌱 Unlocking Growth with Keys to Innervisions 🌱

Keys to Innervisions (KIV) is more than a program — it’s a journey of self-discovery, healing, and change. Through engaging activities and powerful reflection, participants explore their beliefs, behaviors, and choices while building skills that support youth mental health, resilience, and long-term success.

One highlight? ✨ Vision Boards ✨
By creating vision boards, participants bring their goals to life, visualize positive futures, and reinforce healthy decision-making. KIV empowers individuals to move away from risky behaviors like violence, substance misuse, and criminal involvement — and toward purpose, confidence, and social success.

Because when we change how we see ourselves, we change what’s possible. 💙

03/19/2026

New Jersey is facing a youth mental health crisis—intensified by a shortage of licensed clinicians and growing demand for care. 💙 Social workers are meeting this moment with innovation, collaboration, and compassion.

Through NJ4S, students receive prevention‑focused, barrier‑free support where they are—in schools, libraries, and community spaces.

NJ4S Bergen is stronger through partnership
with CBH Care, Inc., Care Plus NJ, Vantage Health System, and West Bergen Mental Healthcare, Inc., bringing shared expertise and resources together to better support youth and families.

03/18/2026

👣 Footprints for Life helps kids build skills before challenges arise.

Designed for 2nd & 3rd graders, this fun, evidence‑based program uses puppets and soccer‑themed stories to teach children how to:
✅ Make healthy decisions
✅ Handle big feelings
✅ Resolve conflicts
✅ Build positive friendships

These skills are early prevention footprints—protective steps that support emotional well‑being and reduce future risk.

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22-08 Route 208 South
Fair Lawn, NJ
07410

Website

http://www.cafsnj.org/, http://www.nj4sbergenhub.org/

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