The Arc of New Jersey is the state's largest organization advocating for and serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Through our clinical expertise, awareness, education, and public policy initiatives, Autism New Jersey leads the way to lifelong individualized services provided with skill and compassion. We recognize the autism community’s many contributions to society and work to enhance their resilience, abilities, and quality of life.

After months of organizing information and designing a user friendly experience, we have officially launched our new website! This website redesign was done with our youth & families, staff, and community partners in mind so that we best inform you about all the great work that we do.

CarePlus New Jersey offers a robust suite of Children and Family services designed to support the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents, and their families.

The New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired was established in 1910 by order of the NJ State Legislature. This agency’s mission is to promote and provide services in the areas of education, employment, independent living and eye health through informed choice and partnership with persons who are blind or visually impaired, their families and the community.

The Division of Developmental Disabilities' Supports Program funds services and supports for New Jersey adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live in a non-licensed setting. The Supports Program is part of the Divison's system-wide reform efforts.

Enroll in a Rehab Program and Find Wellness

If you are thinking of enrolling yourself or someone you love into rehab then we congratulate you. Accepting help can be one of the hardest parts of getting better and choosing to seek help is the first step to living a positive and drug free life. 

Family Support Organization of Bergen County is a family-run, county-based not-for-profit.

We are a component part of  the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJDCF) within the Division of Children’s System of Care (CSOC) We provide direct family-to-family peer support to families enrolled in the Care Management Organization.

In partnership with Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, help and support is available to caregivers of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at 1-833-NJ-ADULT (1-833-652-3858) daily from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

A messaging system monitors for caregiver crisis-level calls that may need an after-hours return call.

NJ Register Ready helps people with disabilities to register their special needs with their county office of emergency management. NJ residents with special needs are encouraged to complete the online registration annually. This information is used by emergency planners for their disaster preparedness planning. This way when a disaster occurs, the county has properly prepared to meet the needs. If they don't know in advance the needs of their residents with disabilities, they will not be able to adequately prepare. 

OAR publishes and provides resources to support families, autistic individuals, educators, and clinical professionals. This page includes a complete list of all of the resources we offer to individuals and families at no cost.

Please note that our inventory is limited. Please restrict your order to the resources you need. If you request multiple copies or bulk orders, we reserve the right to charge a fee to maintain the inventory and cover the cost of shipping. All international (excluding overseas military APO and FPO addresses) shipping fees are not covered by OAR.

The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) is an independent 501(c)3 organization committed to empowering families as advocates and partners in improving education, health, and mental health outcomes for infants, toddlers, children and youth.  SPAN is a "first stop" for New Jersey families.

The Wallet Card Project is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing the safety and communication between individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum, and law enforcement agencies. 

The New Jersey Department of Children and Families is pleased to support “Cover All Kids”, an expansion of NJ FamilyCare healthcare coverage to all of New Jersey’s children, regardless of their immigration status.

Your Trusted Source of Science-Based Autism Education, Information, Advocacy, and Community Resources.

Piloted in states like Connecticut and Arizona and first implemented in New Jersey in Hunterdon County (pictured above), the Blue Envelope program is designed to create safer and more positive interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals with autism during traffic stops. The program provides autistic drivers with a distinct blue envelope to store essential documents such as their driver’s license, registration, and insurance information. The envelope also includes instructions to inform officers that the driver is on the autism spectrum, providing specific communication tips to reduce the likelihood of misunderstandings or escalations.

C.A.T.S OVERVIEW
❖ A therapeutic after-school program de-signed to help improve the social skills of elementary and middle school-aged children.
❖ Includes play-based group therapy, art therapy, therapeutic recreational activities and family support services.
❖ Services are provided at no cost to participating families.
❖ Referrals are accepted from parents, schools, and other community agencies.

The Division of Developmental Disabilities provides public funding for services and supports that assist New Jersey adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities age 21 and older to live as independently as possible. Services and supports are available in the community from independent providers, and in five state-run developmental centers.

In the Medicaid-based, fee-for-service system Medicaid eligibility is required in order to receive Division-funded services. This ensures the state's ability to maximize the receipt of federal revenue, and to preserve and enhance community-based supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Mom2Mom program is driven to provide a compassionate and encouraging environment for mothers, and all caregivers, of children with special needs to come together and share support.

The State of NJ Early Childhood, Parenting and Resource Center

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We Develop and manage Behavioral Health Solutions that are Member and Family Focused.

The Rowan Integrated Special Needs (RISN) Center has prepared a very informative 32-page booklet titled, Women's Health and What Every Woman Should Know, which provides updated and expanded information on the "Let's Talk About Health: What Every Woman Should Know" workbook that was prepared by The Arc of New Jersey in 1996.The RISN publication provides a wealth of information on women's health that will be helpful to women with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). 

LDANJ is a nonprofit organization of volunteers dedicated to providing information, support, and advocacy for children and adults with learning disabilities. Our members include individuals with learning disabilities, their families, and the professionals who serve them.

To help those who learn and think differently discover their potentials, take control, find community, and stay on positive paths along each stage of life’s journey.

Any individual with a physical, mental, cognitive, or other form of disability who has a substantial impediment to employment may qualify for the following services through the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS).

The mission of the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services is to enable eligible individuals with disabilities to achieve an employment outcome consistent with their strengths, priorities, needs, abilities, and capabilities.

The Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center was established in January 2013, and made possible by a generous donation from Debby and Peter Weinberg and their families. Through its clinical services, education, and research programs, the Center strives to create a patient care model for people with CP, and fulfill the need for lifelong comprehensive care for those living with cerebral palsy.

WRIC provides knowledge and opportunities to support the economic aspirations, self-sufficiency, and emotional well-being of individuals so they may live with hope, security, and dignity.