In partnership with the NJ Lifespan Respite Program, The Boggs Center has published–Providing Respite: Supporting People and Families Across the Lifespan.
This booklet offers an overview of respite and highlights the positive impact that respite makes in the lives of people with disabilities, seniors, and their families.
Explore the services offered to
individuals and families facing
disabilities and chronic conditions
in New Jersey through the Family
Resource Network.
The Family Resource Network offers online resources to bring you information and education– on your time, at your convenience.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
www.nichcy.org
National Organization for Rare Disorders
www.rarediseases.org
New Jersey Department of Human Services
www.state.nj.us/humanservices
New Jersey Developmental Disabilities Council
www.njcdd.org
New Jersey Protection and Advocacy
http://www.drnj.org
Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund (CICRF)
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/catill/catill1.htm
Family Crisis Handbook (PDF)
How to cope when an adult loved one with a developmental disability experiences mental health or behavioral issues.
The Family Resource Network offers online webinars to bring you information and education – on your time, at your convenience.
Webinar topics include Anxiety, Autism, Developmental Disabilities, and Epilepsy.
Assisting New Jersey adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities age 21 and older to live as independently as possible.
Get more information about the New Vision for Support Across the Life Course (PDF).
New Jersey’s Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) assures the opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities to receive quality services and supports to participate meaningfully in their communities and exercise their right to make choices.
DDD Eligibility Requirements
In order to receive services funded by DDD, an individual must apply to become eligible. Find eligibility criteria defined by New Jersey state law.
The supports program is a Medicaid program which requires individuals to maintain their Medicaid eligibility in order to participate.
Types of Services Provided:
DDD provides more intensive in-home individual supports or residential services for people who are enrolled on the CCW. Eligibility for this program is: the individual must have Medicaid and reached the top of the Waiting List for waiver services or deemed “emergency”.
Types of services provided:
Visit the Department of Developmental Disabilities Support Page for more information.
