Success Stories

Ryley shares the impact of her IIC, Nikki, and her Care Manager, Kari. This team helped her demonstrate a lot of success and made her feel supported.

Alexander and his father, Joseph, kindly shared their positive story at our Bergen's Promise Inaugural Legislative Breakfast. They spoke about how Bergen's Promise helped build a large team that was impactful. Hear in their own words as Joseph reads a speech, a Q&A session with our CEO, and Alexander singing.

After working with Bergen's Promise, Nadja saw her son's aggressive behaviors improve dramatically. Through the wraparound approach, the school and other professionals helped guide her son Stalin be well-behaved and even support his peers.

A graduate parent, Melanie, talks about the value and impact of being an active participant in the Child & Family Team process.

Alisson talks about how her childhood trauma and the support of Bergen's Promise have led her to a bright future in the mental health field.

The focus of this video is that Ian utilized strength-based skills to handle his anxiety and depression. The results of these promoted skills had him improve engagement in the community as well as improving nutrition.

Seth is a 15 year old boy living with Autism, Aggression, and challenges socializing outside of his school friends. Using a strength-based approach, the team encouraged his interest in watching and making YouTube videos. The BA gave the Child & Family Team the idea of having Seth join a program called GameU which helps youth learn to do coding and other computer related things. His Care Manager provided the family with the information and Seth was able to attend classes which he loved! This is especially encouraging as he can socialize with kids who share this same interest. Above is a video CREATED BY SETH that highlights his experience with Bergen's Promise.

Marcus is a 12-year-old boy living with a developmental disability that began acting out aggressively at home and school. Through the Wraparound support provided by members of his Child and Family Team, he and his parents developed organization and coping skills, that enabled them to make incredible strides.

Sadie & Destiny are biological sisters that were adopted. The family embraced the Wraparound Approach through teamwork, giving the girls individualized in-home support, and strengthening the family collaboration. This helped the family overcome stress, defiance and lack of communication.

Jennifer is a 13-year-old artistic girl struggled with anxiety, low self-esteem, stepping outside, and going to school. Through the foundation of her mother and sister, Jennifer was able to return to school, a positive home life was reinforced, and her natural strength in art was utilized as a coping tool.

Andrew, 10 years old, shared his exciting results and experiences working with the Child & Family Team which included his Bergen's Promise Care Manager, Courtney, his Wellness Educator, Amy, and his Intensive In-Community Therapist, Patricia. Through healthy eating, exercise games, and developing good communication, Andrew was able to see major improvements.

Charlie is a 13-year-old boy who was struggling with anxiety and depression. As a result, he began acting out at home and running away at school. Charlie worked with his Child and Family Team to work through these challenges and his mother benefited by a strong supportive bond with her Family Support Parent Partner. He has since taken on an active role in his community by volunteering.

Chilli is a 7-year-old girl who was dealing with the divorce of her parents. As a result, she began acting out toward her father, experiencing anxiety, and throwing temper tantrums. Through the willingness and commitment of her father Andy, Chilli and her dad were able to build a healthier relationship with one another. She was able to graduate from Bergen's Promise in just 6 months.

Dylan is a 13-year-old boy who has been living with autism since 18 months old. He and his family were struggling with his aggressive, self-injurious behavior and lack of ability to communicate. Consistent and collaborative relationships between the school district, the family, and Bergen's Promise led to dramatic improvements for Dylan and his family.

Three years ago, Michael worked with Bergen's Promise to address his low self-esteem and being overwhelmed with his care-taking responsibilities. Today, he has not only overcome these challenges but continues to sustain those skills and pay it forward to others in the community.

Kara is a 17-year-old girl who struggled with alcohol and substance use. The support of the Child and Family Team helped her on the road to recovery.

Valerie is a 16-year old that overcame her substance abuse challenges by setting healthy lifestyle goals and working with her Child and Family Team.

Kendra is a creative 15-year old able to achieve better control of challenges through strengths-based strategies and support she received from her Child & Family Team.