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The Out N About (ONA) program is designed to offer adults with developmental disabilities group socialization opportunities throughout the year. ONA is a community inclusion service providing enrichment and recreational opportunities to enhance inclusion and participation in the community.

Group Recreation

Getting to Work (GTW) assists people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain and retain competitive employment. GTW is a CARF Accredited supported employment program for people with disabilities.

Individual Supports

Employment & Transition

FRN’s employment and transition programs support youth and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities through mentorship, education, and employment in order to become integrated, productive members of their communities.

Supported Employment

The Internship to Career (I2C) program provides paid internships for students ages 14-21. Students will complete a 150-hour internship and participate in pre- and post-internship trainings on professionalism, advocacy, networking, and work readiness skills.

Paid Internships

NJWINS is a Social Security Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program that assists SSI and SSDI beneficiaries of working age to protect benefits while exploring, starting, continuing or increasing work efforts, with the end goal of assisting them to transition from cash benefits to earnings and public health benefits to private health insurance options.

New Jersey Work Incentives Network Support (NJWINS)

The EmployAbility Program is a free initiative designed to help individuals with disabilities build workplace skills, explore career opportunities, and gain hands-on experience through internships.

Employment Training

Provides individualized and community-based nutrition education services and resources for people with disabilities and their caregivers.

Public Health Programs

FRN’s public health department aims to address the social determinants of health that impact individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and chronic conditions.

Center On Nutrition and Disability

FRN Navigators provide expert assistance in preparing electronic and paper applications to establish eligibility and enroll in coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid and CHIP.

Health Insurance Navigator

Connects individuals living with epilepsy to information, tools, and community resources, including support in accessing treatment options, seizure-related devices, and temporary medication assistance for those experiencing financial hardship.

Patient Assistance Program

A scholarship opportunity for graduating New Jersey high school residents with a diagnosis of Autism who plan on pursuing post secondary education at a college or vocational level.

Education & Training

The Family Resource Network provides engaging educational opportunities for professionals, families, and individuals across New Jersey. Our programs are offered both virtually and in person and cover a wide range of topics, including epilepsy, autism, caregiving, transition planning, and IEP development.

Autism Scholarship Program

A scholarship opportunity for graduating New Jersey high school residents who are blind or visually impaired who plan on pursuing post secondary at a college or vocational level.

Blind & Visually Impaired Scholarship Program

A scholarship opportunity for graduating New Jersey high school residents with a diagnosis of Epilepsy who plan on pursuing post secondary education at a college or vocational level.

Epilepsy Scholarship Program

Training and in-services on the medical, educational and social impact of epilepsy available to any interested organizations. Specialized training available for: school nurses, school personnel, students, seniors, first responders, and law enforcement.

Epilepsy Public And Professional Presentations

Provides information, resources, knowledge, direction and assistance to families, parents, caregivers, professionals and individuals with disabilities.

Informational & Referral

Online presentations and trainings to support family caregivers and individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities or chronic health conditions.

Webinars

Epilepsy Services of New Jersey (ESNJ) provides seizure recognition and first aid training to school personnel, students, and first responders across New Jersey.

Seizure Recognition & Response Training

We look forward to the Epilepsy Services of New Jersey Walk for the ONE every year!

Events

July, 2026

50th Annual Golf Classic & Dinner

July, 2026

Seize the Wave

September, 2026

Annual Autism Beach Bash

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November, 2026

National Caregivers Conference

October, 2026

Annual Walk For The One

October, 2026

Annual Walk For The One

March, 2027

Annual Paint The Pony Purple

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July, 2026

Camp NOVA

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Each year, Family Resource Network is proud to recognize and support graduating New Jersey high school seniors as they take the next step toward their future. This scholarship celebrates the resilience, determination, and potential of students who have worked hard to achieve their goals.
🎓 Congratulations to our FRN Scholarship Winner,
Ava Linton! 💙
Ava is a graduate of the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science and will attend Rutgers University–New Brunswick this fall to study Disability Law.
A dedicated student and community volunteer, Ava has been involved in golf, volunteered with the Seeing Eye, participated in S.A.I.L., earned Spanish biliteracy, and is a member of the National Honor Society. In her statement, she shared how overcoming systemic barriers inspired her passion for advocacy and her commitment to creating a more inclusive future. Ava’s compassion, leadership, and determination make her a deserving scholarship recipient.
#FamilyResourceNetwork #ScholarshipWinner #FutureLeader

Each year, Autism Family Services of New Jersey is proud to recognize and support graduating New Jersey high school seniors with autism as they take the next step toward their future. This scholarship celebrates the resilience, determination, and potential of students who have worked hard to achieve their goals.
🎓 Congratulations to our Autism Family Services of NJ Scholarship Winner, Dillan Hortillas! 💙
Dillan is a graduate of East Brunswick Magnet School and will attend Rider University this fall to study Business Administration.
A dedicated student and leader, Dillan has been actively involved in the Diversity Club, Anime Club, and served as Vice President of the Ski & Snowboard Club. In his statement, he shared how skiing helped build confidence, strengthen his self-advocacy skills, and inspired him to become more courageous. Dillan’s perseverance, leadership, and determination make him a deserving scholarship recipient.
#AutismFamilyServicesNJ #ScholarshipWinner #FutureLeader

Each year, Epilepsy Services of New Jersey is proud to recognize and support graduating New Jersey high school seniors living with epilepsy as they take the next ...

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Jul 15

Camp NOVA is just around the corner, and we’re getting ready to welcome our campers back! ☀️

From swimming and boating to arts, crafts, adaptive activities, and time with friends, Camp NOVA gives campers the chance to try new things, build confidence, and feel a true sense of belonging.

📸 Swipe to relive some of the fun from last year!

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Jul 14

From Overwhelmed to Equipped: The Caregiver Toolkit for a Connected World

As caregiving continues to evolve, so do the tools, technologies, and strategies that support it. This featured panel brings together leaders from healthcare, technology, and advocacy to explore practical solutions that help caregivers feel more informed, connected, and prepared.

Moderated by Scott Bane of The John A. Hartford Foundation, the discussion features Amanda Lukof (@eleplan_cares ), Ju Tu (@aegeliss ), and Robert Espinoza (@careworksproject ).

Join us at the National Caregivers Conference, November 1 to 2, 2026, in Princeton, New Jersey, for this and dozens of other sessions designed to inform, inspire, and connect caregivers and the professionals who support them.

⏰ Early Bird pricing ends July 31.

Register today at nationalcaregiversconference.org

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Jul 13

Starting to think about adult services can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Join us for a 30-minute live Q&A designed to help families better understand DDD eligibility, waiver programs, NJCAT assessments, support coordination, guardianship, and more.

Led by Allison Wawrin, Trainer at Caregivers of New Jersey, this session is a chance to ask questions, get real answers, and better understand the process so you can move forward with confidence.

Monday, July 20th at 6:30pm

Register here: https://bit.ly/4bwGLbN

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Jul 12

Family Resource Network’s Health Insurance Navigators are ready to help you find the best coverage for your needs during the Special Enrollment Period.

You may be eligible to enroll in coverage now if you have experienced a qualifying life event, such as:

➡️ Loss of health insurance
➡️ Marriage or divorce
➡️ Birth or adoption of a child
➡️ A recent move
➡️ Change in immigration status

* You usually have 60 days after the life event to enroll.

The Special Enrollment Period is open now through October 31, 2026.

Get covered today at FrnNavigator.org

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Jul 11

We`re excited to welcome families in Ocean County to this live webinar and Q&A.

While we`re highlighting our expansion into Ocean County, this session is open to anyone interested in learning more about Support Coordination and navigating DDD services.

Join Caregivers of New Jersey as our experienced team explains NJCAT, DDD budgets and services, self-direction, and the role of a Support Coordinator, followed by a live Q&A.

Wednesday, July 16 at 6pm
Hosted by Caregivers of New Jersey’s Allison Wawrin, Trainer, with panelists Stacy O`Donnell, Director of Support Coordination; Ed Wyckoff, Support Coordinator Supervisor; and Jackie Rodman, Ocean County Support Coordinator.

Register at the link in our bio!

Caregivers of New Jersey provides Support Coordination in Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren counties.

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