2025-2026 Community Resource Development Funds Announcement
As part of our contract with the New Jersey Children’s System of Care (CSOC), Circle of Care has access to funds designated for one time use by community organizations to promote and develop new, additional, and/or unique resources addressing an unmet or under-served need in Passaic County. This posting serves as a “Request for Proposals” […]
2024-2025 Community Resource Development Funds
As part of our contract with the New Jersey Children’s System of Care (CSOC), COC has access to funds designated for one time use by community organizations to promote and develop new, additional, and/or unique resources addressing an unmet or under-served need in Passaic County. This letter serves as a “Request for Proposals” (RFP) to […]
Back To School Bash 2023
On August 31st, 2023 Circle of Care held its first Back to School Bash, at The Circle, located in Center City Mall, Paterson. Open to the community and our Circle of Care families, the event offered over 250 backpacks filled with school supplies, free haircuts and braiding, workshops for caregivers and numerous resource tables with […]
The Circle Grand Opening: Circle of Care’s Community Space
On June 27th, The Circle opened its doors to the community! This is Circle of Care’s new, centrally-located and youth-friendly satellite space, located in the heart of the city of Paterson, at Center City Mall. The Circle was designed with our youth and families, system partners and community organizations in mind, as the blank canvas […]
Circle of Care Acknowledges Community Scholars
Circle of Care had the amazing opportunity to work with The Paterson Healing Collective and Lakeland Regional High School and recognize students that have shown growth and perseverance throughout the school year. Circle of Care’s Board Member Rosalind Thompson presented four Lakeland Regional High School Students with scholarships in the amount of $750 each. Community […]
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds 2023
Circle of Care, Hudson Partnership and for the first time joining, Bergen’s Promise (the Care Management Organizations of Passaic, Hudson and Bergen respectively) co- hosted the 14th annual Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds (HBHM) event on June 10th, 2023 at Garret Mountain in Woodland Park. While there was a bump in the road and the original […]
Circle of Care at 30th Annual NASW Conference
Circle of Care tabled at the 2023 National Association of Social Workers (NASW) NJ Annual Conference in Atlantic City this year! It was NASW’s 30th Annual Conference and Exhibition titled “Historical Moments & Social Movements: Responding Clinically and Advocating Collectively” Our representatives, Training Team Supervisor ViAnna and Care Manager Supervisor Debbie, had a fantastic time […]
Circle of Care Celebrates Retired Public Defender Larry Alvarez
On Monday, March 13th, COC celebrated the retirement of Larry Alvarez, Public Defender of youth in Passaic County. In recognition of Mr. Alvarez’s decades of service, CEO Cynthia Heller presented him with a plaque “In recognition of your ongoing support of youth and the Care Management Organization of Passaic County, Circle of Care wishes you […]
Circle of Care ’22-’23 Winter Update
We love winter holidays at Circle of Care! Our staff work tirelessly year round to help our families and community, but the holidays bring out their generous spirit even more. In November 2022, solely due to the generosity of our donors and volunteers, we were able to provide 250 of our families (and a total […]
Fall 2022 Events
The weather might be cooling down, but Circle of Care isn’t slowing down! Take a look at some of the great community and staff events COC held this fall. Circle of Care hosts 1st Trunk or Treat for Families On October 25th, Circle of Care staff hosted our first Halloween Trunk or Treat event for […]