Get Involved

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

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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Sep 15

Mark your calendar for Monday, September 28 at 12 PM for the second webinar in our Conversations in Caregiving series, leading up to the National Caregivers Conference.

This session will focus on caring for a loved one experiencing brain changes, including navigating grief and changing roles, communicating through change, maintaining connection, and finding ways to support yourself throughout the caregiving journey. The conversation will feature Sheli Monacchio of The Dementia Center and Holly Gainsboro of Golden Heart Grief Support & Education.

Our Conversations in Caregiving series explores the caregiving journey across a range of diagnoses and caregiving topics, offering support and insight for family caregivers and anyone supporting a loved one.

Register at the link in bio!

#ConversationsInCaregiving #NationalCaregiversConference #CaregiverSupport #CaregiverResources #GriefSupport

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Sep 14

This week, we’re celebrating Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) across the country!

Every day, DSPs bring compassion and dedication to the people they support, helping individuals with disabilities pursue their goals, build independence, and create brighter futures.

Please join us in recognizing and thanking the extraordinary Direct Support Professionals who make a difference every day.

Check back on our socials throughout the week as we highlight and celebrate some of our own incredible DSPs!

#DSPWeek #DirectSupportProfessionals #DirectSupportProfessionalRecognitionWeek #ThankYouDSPs

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Sep 14

Help bring meaningful events to life. Gain experience that shapes yours.

Family Resource Network is looking for a Fundraising & Event Planning Intern to join our Development team.
As an intern, you`ll help plan and execute signature events like Walk for the ONE, connect with sponsors, support fundraising campaigns, and play an active role in creating memorable experiences for the communities we serve.

You`ll work on real projects, collaborate with experienced nonprofit professionals, and develop practical skills you can carry into a career in nonprofit leadership, event planning, fundraising, marketing, or beyond.

We`re looking for someone who is organized, creative, curious, and ready to jump in. Candidates should currently be enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university.

Learn more and apply at the link in bio!

Please note: This is an unpaid internship. Academic credit may be available through your college or university.

#NowHiring #Internship #EventPlanning #Fundraising #NonprofitJobs #FamilyResourceNetwork

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Sep 12

Thinking about adult services can bring a lot of questions and knowing where to begin isn’t always easy.

We’re hosting a live Q&A with Allison Wawrin, trainer at Caregivers of New Jersey, for an informative conversation about DDD eligibility, waiver programs, NJCAT assessments, support coordination, guardianship, and more.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking for clarity on what comes next, this is an opportunity to ask questions, learn from an experienced trainer, and better understand the adult services process.

Monday, September 14 | 6:30 PM

Register at the link in bio!

#CaregiversOfNJ #FamilyResourceNetwork #NJDisabilityResources #SupportCoordination #NewJerseyFamilies

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Sep 11

Twenty-five years later, we remember September 11, 2001, a day that divided our collective memory into a before and an after.

Today, we honor the lives lost and remember all that was forever changed. #NeverForget

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Sep 9

Pack your bags. Adventure is on the itinerary!

Our November Weekend Respite Getaway gives adults 21 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities the chance to get away for the weekend and explore somewhere new.

The weekend includes an Amish Experience Tour, games, art, an overnight hotel stay, and plenty of time to kick back and have fun.
While participants are off having an adventure of their own, caregivers can enjoy some time for themselves knowing their loved one is supported.

Already enrolled in Respite Getaways? Register for the November getaway through our website.

New to Respite Getaways? Call (800) 372-6510 or email [email protected] to learn more.

#RespiteGetaway #RespiteCare #FamilyResourceNetwork #IntellectualAndDevelopmentalDisabilities #IDD #CaregiverSupport #NewJerseyFamilies #CommunityConnections

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