2026-2027 Community Resource Development Funds Announcement
Request for Proposals: Community Resource Development (CRD) Funding Circle of Care for Families and Children of Passaic County (COC) invites community organizations to submit proposals for projects that enhance or expand resources for Passaic County youth with emotional, behavioral, developmental, intellectual, and/or substance use needs — and their families. As part of our partnership with […]
Celebrating the Summer of Impact and Looking Ahead to Autumn
Summer, you were nothing short of amazing! This season, Circle of Care was proud to serve and uplift our community in so many meaningful ways. From distributing over 1,000 bookbags to the youth we serve, to donating nearly 400 backpacks to the wider community and providing 72 bikes to kids — our efforts were fueled […]
A Glimpse Inside COC’s Bring your Child to Work Day 2025
A Glimpse Inside Bring Your Child to Work Day at COC!
COC 20th Anniversary Video
COC 20th Anniversary Video COC is 20! by Circle of Care
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” […]
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 […]
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 […]
COC Celebrates Read Across America Day 2022
March 2, 2022 Check out this video of Circle of Care staff reading “Oh Say Can You Say?” in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Day!