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YCS Recognized as 2026 Angels in Adoption Honoree

Specialized Treatment Homes Program representatives bring experiences of New Jersey children and families to Capitol Hill
WEST ORANGE, N.J. (October 14, 2026) – Youth Consultation Service (YCS), a non-profit behavioral health and social services agency in New Jersey, was recognized as a 2026 Angels in Adoption? honoree by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI), highlighting the organization’s work supporting children and families across New Jersey.

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Bergen Honors Students Earn Scholarships

PARAMUS, N.J. – Two Bergen Community College students have started the new academic year strong, earning $1,000 scholarships through the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honors society. Bergen PTK Chapter President TianaMarie Allen has received recognition as a 2026 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar, while fellow PTK member Donia Eid secured the 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar award.

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Community FoodBank of New Jersey Launches Sixth Annual Great Big Diaper Drive to Support Families in Need

In recognition of Diaper Need Awareness Week, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) has kicked off its sixth annual #GreatBigDiaperDrive, an initiative aimed at raising awareness about diaper insecurity and providing essential supplies to families struggling to make ends meet.

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Bergenstages Gives Audiences a “Red Herring”

PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergen Institute for the Creative Arts and Bergenstages will present a production of Michael Hollinger’s “Red Herring” this fall in the Ender Hall Lab Theatre at Bergen Community College’s main campus in Paramus (400 Paramus Road). Directed by Professor Peter Helff, “Red Herring” features three love stories, a murder mystery and a nuclear espionage plot in this fast-paced noir comedy set in 1952.

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Bergen County’s Ramsey High School Raises Over $6,000 Through Mazda Be Moved Drive Program

Community test drives support hands-on automotive education as school celebrates the grand opening of its RAM Center

RAMSEY, NJ - Ramsey High School raised over $6,000 to support its RAM Center auto program through a Mazda Be Moved Drive event held on Friday, October 2. Hosted by Ramsey Mazda, the event brought community members to the school for test drives, and to celebrate the grand opening of the RAM (Robotics, Auto, and Makerspace) Center. 

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Care Plus NJ Hiring for New 24/7 Crisis Center in Bergen County

Clinical, medical and peer support professionals sought for new Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center in Paramus

PARAMUS, N.J. (October 1, 2026) – Care Plus NJ, a leading nonprofit provider of integrated behavioral health and substance use disorder services, is hiring clinical, medical and peer support professionals for its new Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center (CRSC) in Paramus as it prepares to open. 

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