FRN’s Support Services provide individuals with disabilities and families of children with disabilities to get the support they need to lead a full and happy life.
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.
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.
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.
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
FrnNavigator.org | 609.453.2736
[email protected]
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Ready to get Out N’ About this March? Registration closes Monday.
Out N’ About is a group recreation program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each month, ONA brings adults together through social events, creative programs, and community outings that spark connection and create something to look forward to.
Programs take place across Morris, Essex, and Union Counties, and adults from all 21 New Jersey counties are welcome to participate.
Swipe to see highlights from this month’s Valentine’s celebration and what ONA looks like in action.
Secure your spot before it fills.
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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. ...
Now Enrolling: Pediatric Epilepsy Research Study in New Jersey
Epilepsy Services of New Jersey is inviting parents and children ages 4–12 to participate in a one-time, in-person research visit focused on an investigational seizure-monitoring device.
We are currently enrolling:
- Children diagnosed with Childhood Absence Epilepsy
- Children with no history of seizures
The visit includes seizure education, hands-on use of the Eysz HV Home Recorder, and compensation for time and travel.
By participating, families are helping shape better tools and stronger research for the epilepsy community.
Learn more and review eligibility details at the link in our bio!
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Support Coordination that helps New Jersey families move forward.
At Caregivers of New Jersey, our Support Coordinators work alongside individuals with disabilities and their families to make sense of services, uncover options, and plan next steps with clarity. Through individualized, person-centered planning, we help families understand their choices and build paths that reflect their needs, goals, and priorities.
Navigating disability services can feel overwhelming. Having the right person to turn to changes everything.
Connect with a Support Coordinator in New Jersey at njcaregivers.org
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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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