Hosted by Bergen's Promise, Inc.

2026 Bergen County Annual Legislative Breakfast

Registration ends Monday, 03/30/2026 11:59pm EST

About This Event

Join us for the Bergen County Annual Legislative Breakfast on April 17, 2026, from 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM. This is a meaningful morning dedicated to raising awareness about the current state of children’s mental health in Bergen County and highlighting the collaborative efforts underway to support youth and families.

Attendees will gain insight into the Wraparound Model of Care, an approach that empowers youth and families to build sustainable strategies that support long-term well-being and help young people grow into healthy adults. By attending, you are directly supporting these efforts and contributing to a better quality of life for youth and families throughout Bergen County.

Better Together for Youth Mental Health.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Chris & Martha Thomas

Co-Founders, The Defensive Line

The Defensive Line was co-founded by Chris and Martha Thomas alongside their son, Solomon Thomas, Defensive Lineman for the Dallas Cowboys. The organization honors the legacy of their late daughter, Ella, by advancing youth suicide prevention through improved mental health communication, with a particular focus on supporting young people of color.

 

Purchasing & Payment Information:

Purchase orders and W-9 requests should be emailed to AccountsPayable@bergenspromise.org.

Checks should be mailed to:

           Bergen’s Promise

           Accounting Department
           3 University Plaza Drive, Suite 300
           Hackensack, NJ 07601

Please include the name, email address, and phone number of the best point of contact for follow-up questions or registration information.

About This Event

Join us for the Bergen County Annual Legislative Breakfast on April 17, 2026, from 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM. This is a meaningful morning dedicated to raising awareness about the current state of children’s mental health in Bergen County and highlighting the collaborative efforts underway to support youth and families.

Attendees will gain insight into the Wraparound Model of Care, an approach that empowers youth and families to build sustainable strategies that support long-term well-being and help young people grow into healthy adults. By attending, you are directly supporting these efforts and contributing to a better quality of life for youth and families throughout Bergen County.

Better Together for Youth Mental Health.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Chris & Martha Thomas

Co-Founders, The Defensive Line

The Defensive Line was co-founded by Chris and Martha Thomas alongside their son, Solomon Thomas, Defensive Lineman for the Dallas Cowboys. The organization honors the legacy of their late daughter, Ella, by advancing youth suicide prevention through improved mental health communication, with a particular focus on supporting young people of color.

 

Purchasing & Payment Information:

Purchase orders and W-9 requests should be emailed to AccountsPayable@bergenspromise.org.

Checks should be mailed to:

           Bergen’s Promise

           Accounting Department
           3 University Plaza Drive, Suite 300
           Hackensack, NJ 07601

Please include the name, email address, and phone number of the best point of contact for follow-up questions or registration information.