February is a great time to get covered. Let’s talk health insurance.

If you are navigating the Special Enrollment Period, the Family Resource Network’s Health Insurance Navigators in New Jersey are here to help. Our trained navigators provide free, confidential assistance to help individuals and families compare health plans, understand benefits, and enroll in coverage that fits their needs.

We are also offering expanded virtual Health Insurance Navigator appointments:
• Tuesdays: 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
• Wednesdays: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Thursdays: 3:00 PM–7:00 PM

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Is your high school student with an intellectual or developmental disability preparing for life after graduation?

Join us tomorrow at the Somerset County Transition Resource Fair to learn what comes next and how to plan with confidence.

Connect with local providers, learn how to access NJ DDD services, understand Support Coordination, and explore employment and community programs for adulthood.

Saturday, February 21st
10:00am to 1:00pm
Montgomery High School, Skillman

Hosted by Montgomery High School in collaboration with Caregivers of New Jersey.

Register at the link in our bio.

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How People with Disabilities Won the Right to Choose Their Own Homes.

Most people have never heard of Lois Curtis, but they should.

Lois was a Black woman with developmental and psychiatric disabilities who spent years institutionalized in a Georgia state hospital. Not because she had to be. Doctors had already said she was ready to live in the community. But the system kept her there anyway, because that`s just what happened to people like her.

So Lois did something extraordinary. She fought back.

Her case, Olmstead v. L.C. (1999), went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, and she won. The Court ruled that unjustified institutionalization of people with disabilities is a form of discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The state cannot warehouse people in institutions when they are capable of living in their communities with support.

The ripple effects were massive. The Olmstead decision forced states across the country to shift funding and services so that people with disabilities could live in homes and apartments, not hospitals. It gave millions of Americans a legal right that most of us take for granted: the right to choose where we live.

After winning her freedom, Lois became a celebrated self-taught artist, her work bold, joyful, and full of life. In 2011, she visited the White House and gifted one of her paintings to President Obama.

Lois Curtis passed away in November 2022 at the age of 55. But her legacy lives on in every person with a disability who gets to call a place home on their own terms.

This Black History Month, remember that disability rights are civil rights, and that a Black woman changed the law for millions of Americans by simply refusing to give up.

Rest in power, Lois. ...

Every journey looks different, and the right support can make all the difference.

The Family Resource Network offers one-to-one services that are flexible, personalized, and centered on each individual’s goals. From community-based programs and respite opportunities to individualized care at home, we’re here to support individuals and families every step of the way.

For some services, parents or family members may even be hired and paid as the Direct Support Professional (DSP), providing greater continuity, comfort, and peace of mind. Whether you’re seeking a trained professional or exploring a family DSP option, our team will work with you to find the right fit.

Learn more about our services at familyresourcenetwork.org

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We’re Hiring: Camp NOVA Counselors

Join us this summer as a Camp NOVA Counselor and help create an unforgettable experience for youth and adults with epilepsy and intellectual or developmental disabilities.

You’ll support our campers by:
-Assisting with activities like arts and crafts, boating, swimming, and adaptive rope courses
-Creating a safe, inclusive, and fun environment
-Inspiring confidence, independence, and joy

This is a great opportunity to build leadership skills while making a lasting impact!

Learn more and apply at familyresourcenetwork.org/jobs ...

Do you have a high school student with an intellectual or developmental disability who will need support after graduation?

The Somerset County Transition Resource Fair helps families understand what comes next after high school and how to plan for adult services with confidence. This event brings together local service providers and resources to support students transitioning into adulthood.

Families will learn how to access New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) services, understand how Support Coordination works, and connect directly with Somerset County providers offering employment supports, community programs, and long-term services for adults with disabilities.

This fair is designed for families who want clear, practical information to help guide transition planning and decision-making after graduation.

Saturday, February 21, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Montgomery High School
Skillman, New Jersey

Hosted by Montgomery High School in collaboration with Caregivers of New Jersey.

Register at this link: https://bit.ly/4sIYdkr

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