Murphy Administration Announces Opening of Wait List for State Rental Assistance Program.

Ready, Set, Transition! Division of Developmental Disabilities and Adult Transition Planning

A comprehensive educational workshop addressing adult transition planning and services provided by the Division of Developmental Disabilities.

Blue Envelope: Safer Traffic Stops for Autistic Drivers

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 New Jersey Personal Preference Program (PPP)/El Programa de preferencia personal (PPP) de Nueva Jersey

Join us to learn about how PPP can support individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities self-direct services and hire who they want, including family members. /Únase a nosotros para conocer cómo el PPP puede ayudar a las personas con discapacidades intelectuales o del desarrollo a autogestionar servicios y contratar a quienes quieran, incluidos los miembros de la familia.

CSOC Summer Camp Services 2025: A Guide For Families

January Schedule of Events from AFA and other local groups

Friends - Opening Day is finally here!

We will begin our 2024-25 season of CoEd Special Needs Basketball on Sunday January 5th at 10am.

No Labels Boxing Fitness Event

Sunday, January 19th WGF (ages 13-22) & WGF Jr. (ages 7-12) 1pm-2:30pm

JDK Social Station Pizza and Game Night!

Pizza, games, and chill! Bring a friend. Ages 10-16 Registration Required space is limited.

Hello RIFE / Challenger and Families!! Happy New Year!!! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and your New Year is off to a great start!

Art Classes/ Classes de Arte Ages 13- 17 Thursdays / los jueves - 5:45-6:45 pm

Cost/Costo: $100 10 weeks starting Januory 16, 2025 through Morch 20, 2025 10 ••manas dude el 16 do enero de 2025 hasta el 20 do marzo de 2025

Music Therapy Group! iGrupo de Musicoterapia!

During this program learners will work with St . Joseph's Children's Hospital music therapist, Gregory Rupp, MM, MT-BC.

Transitioning into Adulthood Clinic

Bergen County Children's Interagency Coordinating Council (CIACC) - Intellectual and Developmental Disability (ID/DD) Subcommittee will be hosting a clinic for parents, guardians and self-advocates on transitioning into adulthood Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 6-8pm. Registration will open at 5:30pm. During this clinic there will be a presentation from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) on Transition Services and applying with DDD. A bi-lingual representative will be there to answer questions regarding the application process. Please click on the link below to register. Register Here

Sensory Night at The Funplex East Hanover

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 6pm - 9pm

Caregiver and Me Art Class Cuidador y yo clase de arte

Thursdays / los jueves - 4:30 - 5:30 pm In person at the main hospital / En persona en el hospital principal

Information Session Registration and Application Period Now Open

Project SEARCH is an extraordinary employment and training opportunity for differently abled young adults.

Tenafly Youth Basketball Challenger

WE DO NOT HAVE A START DATE YET….That said, we are hoping to start the program on December 11!!! STAY TUNED!!!!!!

Special Needs Basketball

We would like to invite players of all ages and abilities to join us for Special Needs Basketball. Our co-ed program strives to ensure every participant is successful.

Expanded Eligibility for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals: Spreading the Word

The NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate (NJDCF) is asking for assistance with spreading the word about the new law signed earlier this year by Governor Murphy which expands the income eligibility for free and reduced-price school meals.

Next Communi-Play: Saturday, January 18, 2025 Register for the next session or any of our upcoming classes!

In this highly engaging and interactive communication party, children ages 2.5 to 5 gain confidence as they practice communication and conversation skills such as listening, eye contact, body language, and gestures.