CARES of Central PA Inc,

09/02/2025

Thank you for joining us on Tuesday September 2, 2025 to see who won the prize from our raffle prize (a Yeti Cooler, an ice pack, and 2 20oz Yeti Rambler Travel Mugs) at the Chambersburg Day Program Open House!

08/25/2025

07/12/2025

Fishing, Swimming, Drums Alive! Summertime Fun at CARES Bellefonte ☀️

07/12/2025

Summer days 😎🍉

07/07/2025

Join us today in Chambersburg for our open house!

06/19/2025

The Bellefonte Borough Police Department is proud to be a part of the Blue Envelope Program.

The core idea of the Blue Envelope is straightforward yet impactful. It involves a specially designed envelope that holds a driver's essential documents—license, registration, and a contact card. However, its significance goes beyond just a storage solution. The envelope features critical communication guidelines on its exterior, specifically tailored to assist law enforcement officers in recognizing and adapting their approach when interacting with a driver who has autism.

This initiative addresses several key objectives:

Enhancing Understanding: By providing officers with immediate, accessible information about autism, the Blue Envelope aims to promote empathy and patience, leading to more positive interactions.
Reducing Anxiety: Traffic stops can be particularly stressful for individuals with autism. The Blue Envelope serves as a visual cue that helps officers adjust their communication style, thereby reducing anxiety for the driver.
Streamlining Communication: The guidelines on the envelope offer practical tips for officers, making it easier for them to communicate effectively with individuals with autism, even in high-stress situations like traffic stops.
Encouraging Preparedness: For individuals with autism and their families, the Blue Envelope is a tool that encourages preparedness. By keeping their important documents in the envelope and understanding how to present it during a stop, drivers can feel more confident and secure.
The Blue Envelope is more than just an envelope; it's a symbol of our commitment to inclusivity and understanding. It represents a step forward in ensuring that every driver, regardless of their neurological differences, can experience a sense of safety and respect on the road. Through this program, we aim to build bridges between law enforcement and the autism community, fostering a culture of awareness and compassion that benefits everyone involved.

Anyone interested in obtaining a Blue Envelope is asked to stop by the Bellefonte Borough Police Department at 236 W. Lamb St. to pick one up.

Have a great summer and please be safe out there!

06/16/2025

Cicadas and all - our VIPs are pumped for summer! ☀️

06/04/2025

A perfect day for the first Delgrossos trip of the summer! 🎠

06/04/2025

Fishy fishy! 🎣

05/20/2025

Pelican Snowbalz on a hot spring day sure does hit the spot! 🍧 our Sunbury VIPs enjoyed this chilly treat on a nice warm spring day!