Berks County Supporting Families Collaborative

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Guess what friends… it is time to purchase your tickets for our annual Victor Emmanuel’s Spaghetti Fundraiser! Reach out to one of our friends to get yours!
We are also looking for raffle baskets/items/gift cards!
All funds go directly back to support our social/recreational and service activities in our community!
It is always an incredible night filled with friendship, value, and belonging!
Can’t wait to see you there!

09/01/2026

Upcoming training opportunity for Berks First Responders on September 23rd!

09/01/2026

Join us this month for a variety of workshops and support groups designed to help you live a good life, build connections, and navigate life's challenges
Register for all upcoming events at https://www.visionforequality.org/events/

Good Life Groups and Family Information Exchange
- Caregiver Support Group: Wednesday, September 2nd and Tuesday, September 15th
- Sibling Good Life Group: Monday, September 28th
- Family Information Exchange, HCQU 101: Resources for Self-Advocates and Families: Thursday, September 17th

LifeCourse Workshops
- Using the LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve
Part 1- Wednesday, September 2nd and Part 2-Tuesday, September 8th
- Transitions Through the LifeSpan, Siblings: Monday, September 14th
- Transitions Through the LifeSpan: Tuesday, September 29th

Waiver Workshops
- Waiver Basics: Part 1- Wednesday, September 16th
and Part 2- Monday, September 21st
- Advanced Waiver: Part 1- Friday, September 18th and Part 2: Friday, September 25th



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Reasonable accommodations as identified under the ADA must be requested 2 weeks in advance. For more information or to register by phone, call 1-844-723-2645.

08/26/2026

YOU’RE INVITED!

2026 PA REGIONAL COLLABORATIVES

SUPPORTING FAMILIES SUMMIT

WATCH PARTY

Come Watch • Learn • Connect

📅 SEPTEMBER 1 & 2, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

📍 SAM OFFICE
590 Terry Reiley Way
Pottsville, PA

The 2026 PA Regional Collaboratives for Supporting Families Summit is going virtual — and SAM is hosting a Watch Party!

Join individuals, families, and community partners as we come together to watch the Summit, learn, share ideas, and connect with others who are working to support individuals and families in our communities.

CONNECT • LEARN • SHARE • SUPPORT

The Summit is hosted virtually by the
PA Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)

LEARN MORE & REGISTER

paregionalcollaborativessummit.org

Join us at SAM and experience the Summit together!!

08/25/2026

Here is the link https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/242910099230635?p=DzdN0IBCQXo1bCTmQ1 to our quarterly Berks County Supporting Families Collaborative Meeting today at 10:00 am- hope to see you all there!

08/24/2026

We are super proud of our Division 2 State CHAMPS! 🥇

08/24/2026

💙 ✉️ INTRODUCING THE BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM 💙🚓

Central Berks Regional Police Department is proud to participate in the Blue Envelope Program, a resource designed to help make traffic stops safer, calmer, and more comfortable for drivers with special needs, including individuals who are nonverbal or may have difficulty communicating with a police officer.

The Blue Envelope provides a simple way for a driver to alert an officer that they may need additional time, patience, or alternative methods of communication during a traffic stop.

💙 How does it work?

Drivers who participate can keep their important vehicle documents inside the Blue Envelope, including:

• Driver’s license
• Vehicle registration
• Current insurance card
• Emergency contact information

The envelope also includes helpful information for the officer about how the driver may respond during an interaction.

The Blue Envelope does not mean a driver is exempt from traffic laws or a traffic stop. Instead, it provides officers with important information that can help them better understand the driver and communicate appropriately.

We are proud to support a program that promotes understanding, communication, safety, and compassion between our officers and the community we serve. 💙

If you or someone you know could benefit from the Blue Envelope Program, please contact Central Berks Regional Police Department for more information about obtaining one.

Working together makes our roads safer for everyone. 💙👮👮‍♂️

08/21/2026

Now Available: Blue Envelope Spectrum Awareness Guides 💙📘

The Northern Berks Regional Police Department is proud to partner with the Berks County District Attorney's Office, the Berks County Police Chiefs Association, and the Berks County Sheriff's Office to bring the Blue Envelope Spectrum Awareness Program to our community.

The Blue Envelope is a free tool designed to help make traffic stops safer and less stressful for drivers on the autism spectrum or with other special needs, and for the officers who interact with them.

Here's how it works:

☑️ The driver keeps important vehicle papers inside the envelope — driver's license, vehicle registration, current insurance card, and emergency contact information.

☑️The outside of the envelope gives the driver simple, step-by-step instructions on what to do when they are pulled over.

☑️The back flap gives the responding officer guidance on communicating effectively with a driver who may be verbal or nonverbal.

☑️Drivers are encouraged to keep the envelope on the driver's side sun visor so it is easy to see and reach.

Where to get one: Blue Envelopes are available at the Northern Berks Regional Police Department. Stop by during regular business hours and ask an officer or our staff for one.

Northern Berks Regional Police Department
37 Ontelaunee Drive, Reading, PA 19605
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Office: (610) 926-2999

If you have a family member, friend, or loved one who may benefit from a Blue Envelope, we encourage you to pick one up for them.

Our thanks to the Berks County DA's Office, the Berks County Police Chiefs Association, and the Berks County Sheriff's Office for sponsoring this program.

08/20/2026