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We hope the following list of resources in and around New Jersey will be helpful to you. Please check with the agency or group about current eligibility requirements. Click on a topic to jump to the subject matter.

Financial Assistance

Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Provides monthly payments to persons over 65 or who are blind or disabled and who have limited income and few resources. Persons receiving SSI in NJ automatically receive Medicaid.

To apply as an adult disabled person, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/applyforbenefits
To apply for a child, visit www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/apply-child.html or call 1-800-772-1213.

SSDI Childhood Disability Benefits (formerly called Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits): Child with disabilities that manifest before age 21 can receive disability payments based on a parent’s record if a parent dies; retires and becomes eligible for Social Security payments; or becomes disabled him/herself. A child receiving SSDI/CDB is automatically eligible for Medicare after a waiting period. For information and to apply, visit www.socialsecurity.gov or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213.

NJHelps.org:

WorkFirst New Jersey (TANF) – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; single adults and couples without children. WFNJ provides monthly cash assistance, short-term housing support, childcare, and employment and training services. Prescreening

General Assistance (GA) – To be eligible for TANF, a family of three can have a gross monthly income of $839. To be eligible for GA, a single adult can have a gross monthly income of $278.: www.NJHelps.org

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State Services

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD): Provides opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities, age 21 and older, to receive quality services and supports, participate meaningfully in their communities, and exercise their right to make choices. Services include home and community-based programs, supported employment, and housing assistance. Individuals access these services through one of two Medicaid waiver programs: Community Care Program or Supports Program. For more information, visit www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddd/

Children’s System of Care (CSOC): Serves children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral health care challenges and their families; children with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families; and children with substance use challenges and their families. CSOC is committed to providing services based on the needs of the child and family in a family-centered, community-based environment. For more information, visit https://www.nj.gov/dcf/

PerformCare NJ: Contracted system administrator for NJ Children’s System of Care (CSOC) to connects young people under age 18 and their families statewide to services for behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disability (services up to age 21), or substance use treatment services. Through the CSOC, PerformCare administers the publicly funded developmental disability service delivery system for children and youth up to age 21. PerformCare is also the single point of access to behavioral health and substance use treatment services for New Jersey youth up to the age of 21. Services include Family Support Services (FSS) which provide caregiver relief (Respite); assistive technology; home and vehicle modifications; assistance with summer camp during summer breaks from school; connection with local Care Management Organizations (CMOs); and Out of Home (OOH) services and supports. To contact PerformCare: Toll-free: 1-877-652-7624 (24/7 access) or visit www.performcarenj.org

Hours of Operation: 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Address: 300 Horizon Drive Suite 306, Robbinsville, NJ 08691-1919
1-877-652-7624 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Statewide Respite Care Program: This program offers services to individuals needing care to provide a break (“respite”) to unpaid caregivers. Services can include adult day care, home care, companion services, campership, or a short stay in a facility. There is a caregiver directed option, which allows the caregiver to pay for/be reimbursed for services or items that make caregiving easier. Individuals eligible for this program must: live in the community and require daily, basic care that is currently being provided by unpaid caregivers such as a spouse, family members or friends; not participate in other services that provide this type of care; meet financial guidelines for income and assets. There may be a co-pay based on income. For more information, visit: www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/srcp/.

Family Support Organizations (FSO): Family-run, county-based organizations that provide direct family-to-family peer support, education, advocacy, and other services to family members of children with emotional and behavioral problems. To access services, contact your county FSO:

NJ 211 Informational & Referral Service: Communicate with a community resource specialist who has been educated about federal, state, and local systems created to help people who are struggling. Access to a resource database of over 8,800 community programs and services that assist people who need help with food, utilities, affordable housing, rental assistance, mental and physical health, substance use disorders, childcare, senior needs, legal assistance, transportation, disability services, etc. NJ 211 also serves as the State Homeless Hotline and New Jersey’s Utility Assistance Hotline. Services are free, confidential, and multilingual. For assistance 24 hours a day, every day of the year,

Phone – simply dial 2-1-1
Text – send your zip code to 898-211
Email – info@nj211.org
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Medical Coverage

Get Covered New Jersey: Get Covered New Jersey is New Jersey’s official health insurance marketplace. Open Enrollment is once each year although under certain circumstances you can enroll throughout the year. For more information, visit www.nj.gov/getcoverednj

NJ FamilyCare: New Jersey’s publicly funded health insurance program covering CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program), Medicaid, and Medicaid expansion for children; pregnant women; parents; caretaker relatives; single adults; childless couples; individuals who are elderly, blind, and have disabilities; and individuals qualified for long-term care services. Income and resource limits may apply. To apply: www.njfamilycare.org/apply.aspx. For enrollment assistance, visit: www.njfamilycare.org/ or call 1-800-701-0710.

County Boards of Social Services: offer a variety of services and programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistance in your county. Contact your local county board for more information.

  • Atlantic County
    Dept of Family and Community Development
    1333 Atlantic Avenue
    Atlantic City, NJ 08401-8297
    Tel. (609) 348-3001
    Fax (609) 343-2374
  • Bergen County
    Board of Social Services
    218 Route 17 North
    Rochelle Park, NJ 07662-3300
    Tel. (201) 368-4200
    Fax (201) 368-8710
  • Burlington County
    Board of Social Services
    Human Services Facility
    795 Woodlane Rd
    Mount Holly, NJ 08060-3335
    Tel. (609) 261-1000
    Fax (609) 261-0463
  • Camden County
    Board of Social Services
    Althea R. Wright Administration Bldg.
    600 Market Street
    Camden, NJ 08102-1255
    Tel. (856) 225-8800
    Fax (856) 225-7797
  • Cape May County
    County Dept of Social Services
    Social Services Building
    3801 Route 9 South – Unit 4
    Rio Grande, NJ 08242-1911
    Tel. (609) 886-6200
    Fax (609) 889-9332
  • Cumberland County
    Board of Social Services
    275 North Delsea Dr.
    Vineland, NJ 08360-3607
    Tel. (856) 691-4600
    Fax (856) 692-7635
  • Essex County
    Dept of Citizen Services
    Division of Family Assistance
    and Benefits
    320 University Ave, 2nd Floor
    Newark, NJ 07102
    Tel. (973) 395-8000
    Fax (973) 504-9316
  • Gloucester County
    Division of Social Services
    400 Hollydell Drive
    Sewell, NJ 08080
    Tel. (856) 582-9200
    Fax (856) 582-6587
  • Hudson County
    Dept of Family Services
    Welfare Division
    257 Cornelison Ave.
    Jersey City, NJ 07302
    Tel. (201) 420-3000
    Fax (201) 395-4624
  • Hunterdon County
    Dept of Human Services
    Division of Social Services
    6 Gauntt Place
    PO Box 2900
    Flemington, NJ 08822-2900
    Tel. (908) 788-1300
    Fax (908) 806-4588
  • Mercer County
    Board of Social Services
    200 Woolverton Street
    PO Box 1450
    Trenton, NJ 08650-2099
    Tel. (609) 989-4320
    Fax (609) 989-0405
  • Middlesex County
    Board of Social Services
    181 How Lane
    PO Box 509
    New Brunswick, NJ 08903
    Tel. (732) 745-3500
    Fax (732) 745-4558
  • Monmouth County
    Division of Social Services
    3000 Kozloski Road
    PO Box 3000
    Freehold, NJ 07728
    Tel. (732) 431-6000
    Fax (732) 431-6017Satellite Office
    2405 Route 66
    Ocean, NJ 07712
    Tel. (732) 431-6000
  • Morris County
    Office of Temporary Assistance
    340 W. Hanover Ave.
    PO Box 900
    Morristown, NJ 07963-0900
    Tel. (973) 326-7800
    Fax (973) 829-8531Satellite Office
    325 East McFarland St
    Dover, NJ 07801
    Tel. (973) 682-4990
  • Ocean County
    Board of Social Services
    1027 Hooper Avenue
    PO Box 547
    Toms River, NJ 08754-0547
    Tel. (732) 349-1500
    Fax (732) 244-8075Satellite Office
    225 4th Street
    Lakewood, NJ 08701
    Tel. (732) 370-8854Satellite Office
    333 Haywood Road
    Manahawkin, NJ 08050
    Tel. (609) 242-6100
  • Passaic County
    Board of Social Services
    80 Hamilton Street
    Paterson, NJ 07505-2060
    Tel. (973) 881-0100
    Fax (973) 881-3232
  • Salem County
    Board of Social Services
    147 South Virginia Avenue
    Penns Grove, NJ 08069-1797
    Tel. (856) 299-7200
    Fax (856) 299-3245
  • Somerset County
    Board of Social Services
    73 East High Street
    PO Box 936
    Somerville, NJ 08876-0936
    Tel. (908) 526-8800
    Fax (908) 707-1941
  • Sussex County
    Division of Social Services
    83 Spring Street
    Suite 203
    PO Box 218
    Newton, NJ 07860
    Tel. (973) 383-3600
    Fax (973) 383-3627
  • Union County
    Division of Social Services
    342 Westminster Avenue
    Elizabeth, NJ 07208-3290
    Tel. (908) 965-2700
    Fax (908) 965-2758Satellite Office
    200 West 2nd Street
    Plainfield, NJ 07060
    Tel. (908) 791-7000
  • Warren County
    Division of Temporary Assistance and Social Services
    1 Shotwell Dr.
    Belvidere, NJ 07823
    Tel. (908) 475-6301
    Fax (908) 475-1533

NJ Workability: Full New Jersey Medicaid health coverage to people with disabilities who are working and whose earnings would otherwise make them ineligible for Medicaid. To be eligible, you must be ages 16-64, working full or part-time with proof of employment, determined as disabled by the Social Security Administration OR the Disability Review Team at the Division of Medical Assistance & Health Services and have income and resources below a certain level. For more information and income and resource limits, call 888-285-3036 or visit: https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dds/services/workability/

Personal Preference Program (PPP): Offers an alternative way for NJ FamilyCare Plan members who qualify for the Personal Care Assistant (PCA) services benefit to remain in their home and active in their community and does not require the use of a home health care agency. PCA services are non-emergency, health related tasks through NJ FamilyCare. Tasks include help with activities of daily living (ADLs) and with household duties essential to the patient’s health and comfort, such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. For more information, visit: https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/clients/njppp.html

Pharmaceutical Aid to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD): PAAD is a state program that helps eligible older adults and individuals with disabilities save money on their prescription drug costs. To be eligible you must be a NJ resident 65 or older or between ages 18 and 64 and receiving Social Security Title II Disability benefits with limited income. For information about applying PAAD contact the PAAD Hotline at 1-800-792-9745 or your county’s Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) at 1-877-222-3737.

Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund: Assistance program for New Jersey families whose children have an illness or condition and, as a result, have incurred expenses that remain uncovered by insurance, State or Federal programs, or other sources, such as fundraising. The child must have been 21 years old or younger when the expenses were incurred. To be eligible, qualified uncovered expenses must exceed 10 percent of the family’s income (plus 15 percent of any income over $100,000). Families may reapply annually. To apply online visit www.njcatastrophicfund.dhs.state.nj.us/cicrf or call 1-800-335-3863

Health Benefits Coverage of Children Until Age 31 (DU31): Under Chapter 375: The Dependents Under 31 law, P.L. 2005, c. 375, permits young adults to continue coverage or become covered under a parent’s group health plan as an over-age dependent until the young adult’s 31st birthday if the child is under 31, unmarried without any dependents, is a resident of NJ or at an accredited public or private institution of higher learning outside NJ, and is not covered under another medical plan. For more information visit:
https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions/documents/factsheets/fact74.pdf.

Special Child Health Services: Each of NJ’s 21 counties has a Special Child Health Services Case Management Unit that works with the child’s parents, physician, and/or specialists to evaluate a child’s strengths and needs and collaborates with the family and community-based partners to develop an individual service plan (ISP) for the child and family. Following is contact information for the County Case Management Units:

  • Atlantic County
    (609) 909-9269
  • Bergen County
    (201) 634-2620 x 5
  • Burlington County
    (609) 914-8550 x 42837
  • Camden County
    (856) 374-6021
  • Cape May County
    (609) 465-6841
  • Cumberland County
    (856) 327-7602
  • Essex County
    (973) 395-8836
  • Gloucester County
    (856) 218-4111
  • Hudson County
    (201) 204-0004 x 7
  • Hunterdon County
    (908) 788-6399
  • Mercer County
    (609) 588-8460
  • Middlesex County
    (732) 745-3100
  • Monmouth County
    (732) 224-6950
  • Morris County
    (973) 971-4155
  • Ocean County
    (732) 341-9700 x 3
  • Passaic County
    (973) 523-6778
  • Salem County
    (856) 935-7510 x 8305
  • Somerset County
    (908) 725-2366
  • Sussex County
    (973) 948-5239
  • Union County
    (908) 889-0950 x 2544
  • Warren County
    (908) 475-7960

Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP): The PASP is a personal care assistance program that provides up to 40 hours per week of routine, non-medical personal care assistance to adults with permanent physical disabilities between the ages 18-70 who are employed, preparing for employment, attending school, or involved in community volunteer work and who can self-direct their own services. Personal assistants help with personal care tasks including, but not limited to: bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, preparing meals, shopping, light housekeeping, driving, or using public transportation. Eligibility is not income based, but there is a cost share based on income. The PASP is administered through County offices with oversight and funding provided by the DDS. For more information, visit: www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dds/services/pasp/. To apply, please contact your county PASP coordinator at the number below:

  • Atlantic County
    (609) 645-7700 x 4386
  • Bergen County
    (201) 336-6508 or
    (201) 336-6502
  • Burlington County
    (609) 747-7745
  • Camden County
    (609) 261-1667
  • Cape May County
    (856) 825-0255 x 211
  • Cumberland County
    (856) 453-2220
  • Essex County
    (973) 395-8494
  • Gloucester County
    (856) 384-6845
  • Hudson County
    (201) 336-6508 or
    (201) 336-6502
  • Hunterdon County
    (908) 788-1361
  • Mercer County
    (609) 989-6459
  • Middlesex County
    (732) 745-2587 or
    (732) 745-4407
  • Monmouth County
    (732) 571-4884
  • Morris County
    (973) 326-7285
  • Ocean County
    (732) 505-3779
  • Passaic County
    (609) 631-2488
  • Salem County
    (856) 935-7510 x 8311
  • Somerset County
    (908) 541-5747
  • Sussex County
    (973) 940-5200 x 1286
  • Union County
    (908) 527-4845
  • Warren County
    (908) 475-6591
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Housing and Utilities Assistance

Comfort Partners: This program is designed to improve energy affordability for income eligible households through direct installation of free energy efficiency measures and education about steps to save energy. For more information or to apply, call 1-888-773-8326 or visit: www.njcleanenergy.com/residential/programs/comfort-partners/comfort-partners.

Community Action Agencies (CAA): Offer programs to assist low-income families and individuals, such as: rental assistance, housing rehabilitation, weatherization, relocation assistance, and family self-sufficiency. For more information or to apply, please contact the agency serving your County of residence. For a list of agencies by county, visit:
www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/caalist.html.

Emergency Assistance (EA): Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients and WorkFirstNJ clients (individuals or families receiving public assistance) facing immediate risks of homelessness and those who have experienced a substantial loss of housing, food, clothing, or household furnishings due to a disaster may receive emergency assistance (EA) for a limited period of time. EA benefits may include, but are not limited to: essential food, clothing, shelter, and household furnishings; temporary rental assistance or back rent or mortgage payments; utility payments (such as heat, water, and electric); transportation to search for housing; and moving expenses. Contact your County Board of Social Services to request EA.

Homelessness Prevention Programs: Limited financial assistance to low- and moderate-income tenants in imminent danger of eviction due to temporary financial problems. You must have an
eviction or foreclosure notice. For more information or to apply, please contact the agency serving your County of residence. For a list of agencies by county, visit: www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/hpp.html

Life-Sustaining Equipment Program: If you or a member of your household rely on electricity to operate life-sustaining equipment, such as a respirator or dialysis machine, it is important that you notify your utility company. In such cases, companies work with you to prevent shutoffs
should you fall behind in paying your electric bills.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Universal Service Fund (USF): utility assistance. LIHEAP covers heating. USF covers electric and natural gas. Call 1-800-510-3102 or visit: https://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/agencydirectorylist.html

New Jersey Housing Resource Center (NJHRC): The New Jersey Housing Resource Center has an online tool that will allow you to search thousands of affordable, subsidized and market rate units throughout New Jersey. You can customize your search based on your specific needs, budget, and desired location. The NJHRC is free, anonymous, and updated regularly. To access the NJHRC, visit: nj.gov/njhrc/ or call 1-877-428-8844.

NJ Lifeline Utility Assistance: NJ DHS. $225 per year for gas and electric for seniors and people with disabilities who meet the pharmaceutical assistance to the aged and disabled (PAAD) eligibility requirements or who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Call 1-800-792-9745 or https://njdoas-ua.force.com/njsave/quickstart

NJ SHARES (not-for-profit): assistance in energy, phone, and water bills. www.njshares.org/whereToApply/index.asp or phone at 1-866-657-4273.

New Jersey Weatherization Assistance Program (NJWAP): This program assists income eligible NJ residents in weatherizing their homes, improving their heating system efficiency and conserving energy. The NJ WAP contracts with a network of community-based organizations that deliver weatherization throughout the State. For more information call 609-984-1947.

Payment Assistance for Gas & Electric (PAGE): up to $1,500/year in benefits to pay utility bills. Must be facing a crisis situation that includes a documented notice of overdue payment for gas and/or electric service and have a past history of making regular payments towards their utility bills. call 1-855-465-8783 or visit: https://njpoweron.org/page/.

Section 8 Housing Voucher Program and the State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP): These programs help make safe and quality private housing affordable to low-income households by direct rent subsidy payments to landlords. There are waiting lists for these programs. To see if the waiting lists are accepting pre-applications, please visit the statewide open enrollment waiting list site at: www.nj.gov/dca/vouchers.html

Telephone Discounts: discount on monthly bill, based on your income or participation in other assistance programs. In general, if you participate in any of the following programs you also may qualify for telephone assistance: Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families/Work First New Jersey (TANF), General Assistance (GA), Lifeline Utility Credit/Tenants Lifeline Assistance, Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP/HEAP), Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, National School Lunch Program. The following providers participate in Lifeline Assistance and Link Up programs in New Jersey:

  1. Verizon New Jersey: Call NJSHARES regarding Communications Lifeline at 1-888-337-3339.
  2. CenturyLink/United Telephone Company of New Jersey: 1-800-201-4099, www.centurylink.com/Pages/Support/LifeLine;
  3. Warwick Valley Telephone: 1-800-952-7642, www.momentumtelecom.com;
  4. SafeLink Wireless: 1-800-977-3768, www.safelink.com;
  5. Virgin Mobile: Call Assurance Wireless at: 1-888- 898-4888, www.assurancewireless.com

Winter Termination Program: Administered by the board of public utilities, the Winter Termination Program (WTP) protects specific categories of customers from having their gas or electric shut off between November 15th and March 15th. Those enrolled in specific programs (such as SSI, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, USF, and Lifeline) are protected by WTP, and an additional “catch-all” category is included for people unable to pay their utility bills because of circumstances beyond their control, such as unemployment or
illness. For more information, call 800-624-0241.

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Food and Nutrition

Food Pantries/Soup Kitchens: To locate local food pantries or soup kitchens, visit: www.nj211.org/ or call: NJ 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (NJ SNAP): NJ SNAP (food stamps) is a food assistance program to help individuals and families with low incomes buy groceries. Eligibility depends on household’s income, size, and resources. You can pre-screen or apply online by visiting www.NJHelps.org. You can also apply in person at your County Board of Social Services. For more information: NJ SNAP Hotline number: 1-800-687-9512 or www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/

Supplemental Nutrition-New Jersey WIC: The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education,
breastfeeding promotion and support, immunization screening, and health care referrals to pregnant women, women who have delivered a child within the last six months, breastfeeding women who have delivered a child within the last year, and infants and children under five years old. For local WIC agencies, call: 1-800-328-3838, www.nj.gov/health/fhs/wic/index.shtml

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Employment

NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (NJ DVRS): Provides the following services: Diagnostic Evaluation, Individual Vocational Counseling and Guidance, Job Seeking Skills Training and Selective Job Placement, Employment Support Services, Post-Employment Services, Physical Restoration, Job Coaching, Vocational, Professional, or On the Job Training, Business Outreach Team, and Pre-Employment Transition Services. For more information contact: New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, 1 John Fitch Plaza, 12th Floor, PO Box 398, Trenton, NJ 08625-0398; Telephone: (609) 292-5987 or visit:
www.careerconnections.nj.gov/careerconnections/plan/foryou/disable/vocational_rehabilitation_services.shtml or
https://www.nj.gov/labor/career-services/special-services/individuals-with-disabilities/

AbilityJobs: Website dedicated to employment of people with disabilities. You can search through thousands of jobs and post your resume for free. Employers can utilize website to search for qualified candidates for employment openings. Visit www.abilityjobs.com.

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Transportation

Access Link: New Jersey Transit’s ADA Paratransit: Access Link provides origin to destination public transportation to eligible people with disabilities who are unable to use local bus service. Individuals need to apply for eligibility. Once eligible, all rides must be scheduled by reservation. Telephone interviews are now being scheduled for those who want to be considered for paratransit eligibility. During a telephone interview, you will be asked about your disability and the impact on your ability to use NJ TRANSIT’s local fixed-route system to travel. To apply call 973-491-4224 and select option #1 or send a request for an Access Link paratransit interview to adacert@njtransit.com. You must provide your full name and phone number with all requests. For more information, visit www.accesslink.njtransit.com

Amtrak: offers additional services to passengers with disabilities. For more information: 1-800-872-7245 or visit https://www.amtrak.com/accessible-travel-services

County Paratransit: Each of the 21 counties in New Jersey provides a paratransit service for older residents and people with disabilities. For more information on local paratransit services, including hours of operation, reservation
procedures and any fees:

  • Atlantic County
    (609) 645-5910
  • Bergen County
    (201) 368-5955
  • Burlington County
    (877) 603-5111
  • Camden County
    (856) 456-3344
  • Cape May County
    (609) 889-3700
  • Cumberland County
    (856) 691-7799
  • Essex County
    (973) 618-1280
  • Gloucester County
    (856) 686-8350
  • Hudson County
    (201) 369-4320
  • Hunterdon County
    (800) 842-0531
  • Mercer County
    (609) 530-1971
  • Middlesex County
    (800) 221-3520
  • Monmouth County
    (732) 431-6480
  • Morris County
    (973) 829-8103
  • Ocean County
    (877) 929-2082
  • Passaic County
    (973) 305-5756
  • Salem County
    (856) 339-8644
  • Somerset County
    (908) 231-7115
  • Sussex County
    (973) 579-0480
  • Union County
    (908) 241-8300
  • Warren County
    (908) 454-4044

ModivCare (formerly LogistiCare): non-emergency medical transportation to NJ FamilyCare
clients living anywhere in the state. Passengers should call to request rides two days prior to their appointment and provide the following information:

  1. Your NJ FamilyCare ID number
  2. Your pick-up address and zip code
  3. Name, phone number and address of medical provider
  4. Appointment time and date
  5. Special transportation needs

To make an appointment for a ride: 1-866-527-9933. For more information about the service:
www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmahs/home/logisticare.html.

New Jersey Transit Reduced Fare Program: Special rates are available for residents 62 years of age or older and people with disabilities. Personal assistants ride for free when proper identification is presented by the person with a disability. Even qualifying out-of-state residents can ride on NJ TRANSIT buses and trains at the reduced rate. Passengers with disabilities and those who are 65 and older may simply show their valid NJ Transit Reduced Fare ID or Medicare Card to the vehicle operator and present the appropriate fare. Those between the ages of 62-64 may be asked to present a valid ID including date of birth to get the reduced fare.
For more information: (973) 491-7112. To get an application:

62 years or older: https://d2g63oyneaimm8.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/2019-10/sf_tr_fo_reduced_seniors_RFP_application.pdf;

Person with disabilities: https://d2g63oyneaimm8.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/2019-10/sf_tr_fo_reduced_seniors_RFP_application.pdf

NJTIP @ Rutgers: The New Jersey Travel Independence Program (NJTIP) teaches individuals
with disabilities and older adults how to use public transportation safely and independently. NJTIP customers learn how to read bus and train schedules, plan their trips, pay their fares, and take safety precautions. The only cost to customers during training is paying their own fares. Each graduate receives a free one-month bus pass. Training is offered in English and Spanish
through one-on-one instruction, individual concierge and trip-planning services, small and large group instructions, and in-school instruction. For more information: Telephone: (848) 932-4499,
Email: njtip_info@njtip.rutgers.edu, or visit vtc.rutgers.edu/njtip/

Auto Insurance Assistance: The Special Automobile Insurance Policy (SAIP) is an initiative to help make limited coverage auto insurance available to drivers who are likely to go uninsured because of limited financial resources. The policy costs $365 for the year and is available to people who are currently enrolled in some, not all, NJ FamilyCare programs. For more information on eligibility and application call 1-800-652-2471 or visit: www.state.nj.us/dobi/division_consumers/insurance/saip.htm.

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Education

Learning Resource Centers: provide research reports, educational guides, training, and
workshops for parents and educators of students with disabilities. For information, visit
www.state.nj.us/education/lrc. Following is a list of LRCs:

  • Learning Resource Center-Northern Region
    7 Glenwood Avenue Suite 201
    East Orange, NJ 07017
    (973) 414-4491
    Serving: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren Counties
  • Learning Resource Center-Central Region
    200 Riverview Plaza, 1st Floor
    PO Box 500
    Trenton, NJ 08625
    (609) 376-3955
    Serving: Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, and Union Counties
  • Learning Resource Center-Southern Region
    Rowan University
    James Hall 1140
    1 Memorial Circle
    Glassboro, NJ 08028
    (856) 256-4704
    Serving: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties

New Jersey Early Intervention System (NJEIS): Children develop at different paces, but there are developmental milestones that children should reach by certain times during the first three years of their lives. EIS can conduct an evaluation if your child is not meeting those developmental milestones. The cost of Early Intervention services for a child is determined by their family income. Families may receive Early Intervention Services at no cost depending on their household income. For more information, call 1-888-653-4463 or visit www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/eis/.

New Jersey Specialized Child Study Team (NJSCST): Provides evaluation services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Visit: www.nj.gov/education/specialed/deaf/resources/.

Office of The Special Education Ombudsman: Offers valuable resources and information to support parents, students and educators regarding special education rights and services. For information: Telephone: (609) 376-9060; Email: specedombudsman@doe.nj.gov,
www.state.nj.us/education/specialed/ombudsman/.

Parental Rights In Special Education Guide (PRISE): Pamphlet describing state and federal laws on special education to help parents understand their rights in the special education
process. It is available at: www.nj.gov/education/specialed/form/prise/.

Information and Referral (I & R) Specialists (NJ DDS): Nationally Certified Information and Referral Specialists (I & R Specialists) are available during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, to provide information and to assist with navigating State and County Services available to individuals with disabilities. Contact an I & R Specialist: 1-888-285-3036, Office Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday.

Learning Disabilities Association of New Jersey: LDANJ provides information, support, and advocacy for children and adults with learning disabilities. For information: (732) 645-2738,
www.ldanj.org.

Regional Collaboratives: The Regional Early Intervention Collaboratives (REICs) are independent, non-profit corporations established to provide a community-based, culturally competent, and consumer-driven early intervention system. The collaboratives are responsible for child find, public awareness, initial referral, service coordination, training and technical assistance and family support. Following is a list of the REICs:

  • Family Link Regional Early Intervention Collaborative
    2333 Morris Avenue, Suite A204
    Union, NJ 07083
    (908) 964-5303
    www.familylinkreic.org
    Serving Essex, Morris, Sussex, Union, and Warren Counties
  • Helpful Hands Northeast Regional Early Intervention Collaborative
    65 Willowbrook Blvd, Suite 405
    Wayne, NJ 07470
    (973) 256-8484
    www.nreic.com
    Serving Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties
  • Central Jersey Family Health Consortium Regional Early Intervention Collaborative
    30 Silverline Dr., 2nd Floor, Suite 1
    North Brunswick, NJ 08902
    (732) 937-5437
    www.cjfhc.org
    Serving Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset
    Counties
  • Southern New Jersey Regional Early Intervention Collaborative (SNJREIC)
    1044 South Route 73, Suite A
    Berlin, NJ 08009
    (856) 768-6747
    www.snjreic.org
    Serving Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland,
    Gloucester, and Salem Counties

NJ State Library Talking Book & Braille Center: Provides no-cost, home-delivered services, on behalf of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled to children, teens and adults in New Jersey who have difficulty reading standard print or trouble holding a book. For more information, call toll-free at 800-792-8322 or visit www.njstatelib.org/talking-book-braille-center/

The Boggs Center on Developmental Disability: Provides training and technical assistance to students and the community. The Center also conducts research and gives out information and educational materials. The Center is located at The Rutgers University Foundation, 335 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, telephone: (732) 235-9300 For more information about the Boggs Center visit: https://rwjms.rutgers.edu/boggscenter/

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Technology

Advancing Opportunities: Assistive Technology Services/Lending Center: Assists people with disabilities, their families, teachers, and employers identify and learn how to use the technology that will be most effective in meeting their goals. Their Technology Lending Center allows NJ residents with disabilities to borrow assistive technology for a trial period, for free. 1005 Whitehead Road Ext., Suite 1, Ewing, NJ 08638, Toll free: 1-888-322-1918 x536 or 609-882-4182 Visit:
www.assistivetechnologycenter.org.

Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC): Provides information on assistive technology and maintains a used equipment recycling program that provides used items at very low cost or
free. View available items on their website: www.at4nj.org/.

210 S. Broad Street, 3rd Floor
Trenton, NJ 08608
Toll free: 1-800-922-7233
609-292-9742
www.drnj.org/programs.htm.

Goodwill Home Medical Equipment: Refurbishes donated home medical equipment and offers it to individuals and families at low costs.

300 Benigno Blvd.
Bellmawr, NJ
(609) 396-1513
www.goodwillhomemedical.org

National Disability Institute: Assistive Technology Loan Program: Provides affordable loans of $500 to $30,000 to residents of New Jersey and New York., (202) 449-9521.
www.realeconomicimpact.org/asset-development/assistive-technologyloan-program.

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Advocacy & Support

NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD): The NJCDD provides a forum for public and private agencies serving individuals with disabilities to come together with consumers, family members, and advocates, to develop a coordinated social policy. The Council also funds projects to educate and inform decision-makers, legislators, and the public about developmental disabilities

NJCDD
Mary Roebling Building
20 West State Street, 6th Floor
PO Box 700
Trenton, NJ 08625-0700
Phone: 1-800-792-8858
Email: njcdd@njcdd.org
https://njcdd.org/

Regional Family Support Planning Councils (RFSPCs): RFSPCs are part of the NJCCD and provide a venue for parents and family members of people with developmental disabilities to exchange knowledge and information about available family support services. RFSPC members advise state agencies how they can best meet the needs of families and individuals with developmental disabilities. All 21 counties are represented by 10 regional councils. To find the council representing your county, visit: www.njcdd.org/the-regional-family-support-planning-councils/family-support-planning-councils

Ombudsman for Individuals With Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities And Their Families: The Ombudsman serves as the administration’s lead advocate and ally for New Jersey residents with intellectual or developmental disabilities of all ages and their families. The Ombudsman provides guidance and assistance for individuals and families who are having difficulty receiving the services they need. www.disabilityombudsman.nj.gov/

Paul Aronsohn, Ombudsman
PO Box 205
Trenton, NJ 08625
Email: Paul.Aronsohn@treas.nj.gov
Phone: (609) 984-7764
Christine Bakter, Associate Director
PO Box 205
Trenton, NJ 08625
Email: Christine.Bakter@treas.nj.gov
Phone: (609) 984-7764

Care2Caregivers Program: Peer-lead support program for those providing care for a family member or friend diagnosed with dementia. For information: 800-424-2494, www.care2caregivers.com

The Caregiver Action Network (CAN): The Caregiver Action Network is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for those who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age. CAN serves a broad spectrum of family caregivers ranging from the parents of children with special needs, to the families and friends of wounded soldiers; from a young couple dealing with a diagnosis of MS, to adult children caring for parents with Alzheimer’s disease. Free of charge. For information: (202) 454-3970, 855-227-3640 (toll free), www.caregiveraction.org.

Centers for Independent Living (CILs): CILs are community-based, consumer-driven organizations designed to support individuals with disabilities by providing a multitude of services based on individual needs, such as life skills training, advocacy, information and referral, peer counseling, socialization, and community-based activities. Membership is open to all people with disabilities, their able-bodied friends, and supporters. Following is a list of CILs:

  • Atlantic County
    Atlantic Center For Independent Living
    160 South Pitney Road
    Units 3 & 4
    Galloway, NJ 08205
    (609) 748-2253
    www.atlanticcil.org/index.html
  • Bergen County
    Heightened Independence & Progress (HIP)
    131 Main Street, Suite 120
    Hackensack, NJ 07601
    (201) 996-9100
    www.hipcil.org
  • Burlington County
    Resources For Independent Living (RIL)
    351 High Street, Suite 103
    Burlington City, NJ 08016
    (609) 747-7745
    www.rilnj.org
  • Camden County
    Center For Independent Living Of South Jersey, Inc. (CIL-SJ)
    1150 Delsea Drive, Suite 1 & 2
    Westville, NJ 08093
    (856) 853-6490
    www.cil-sj.com
  • Camden City
    Camden City Independent Living Center
    Virtua Camden
    1000 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 105
    Camden, NJ 08104
    (856) 966-0800
    www.camdenilc.org/
  • Cape May County
    Resources For Independent Living (RIL)
    351 High Street, Suite 103
    Burlington City, NJ 08016
    (609) 747-7745
    www.rilnj.org
  • Cumberland County
    Resources For Independent Living (RIL)
    351 High Street, Suite 103
    Burlington City, NJ 08016
    (609) 747-7745
    www.rilnj.org
  • Essex County
    DIAL, Inc.
    2 Prospect Village Plaza, 1st Floor
    Clifton, NJ 07013
    (973) 470-8090
    VRS: (973) 556-0226
    www.dial-cil.org
  • Gloucester County
    Center For Independent Living of South Jersey, Inc. (CIL-SJ)
    1150 Delsea Drive, Suite 1 & 2
    Westville, NJ 08093
    (856) 853-6490
    www.cil-sj.com
  • Hudson County
    Heightened Independence & Progress-Hudson
    35 Journal Square, Suite 703
    Jersey City, NJ 07306
    (201) 533-4407
    www.hipcil.org
  • Hunterdon County
    Progressive Center For Independent Living (PCIL)
    Hunterdon County Branch
    1220 Route 31 North Suite 14
    Lebanon, NJ 08833
    (908) 782-1055
    1-877-376-9174
    www.pcil.org
  • Mercer County
    Progressive Center For Independent Living (PCIL)
    Mercer County Branch
    3525 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 904
    Hamilton, NJ 08619
    (609) 581-4500
    www.pcil.org
  • Middlesex County
    Alliance Center For Independence
    629 Amboy Avenue,
    1st Floor, Suite 104
    Edison, NJ 08837
    (732) 738-4388
    www.adacil.org
  • Monmouth County
    MOCEANS Center For Independent Living
    565 Broadway, Suite 105
    Long Branch, NJ 07740
    (732) 571-4884
    www.moceanscil.org
  • Morris, Sussex & Warren Counties
    DAWN, Inc.
    66 Ford Road, Suite 121
    Denville, NJ 07834
    (973) 625-1940
    1-888-383-DAWN
    (1-888-383-3296)
    VRS: (973) 453-4689
    www.dawncil.org
  • Ocean County
    MOCEANS Center For Independent Living
    1027 Hooper Avenue, Building 6,
    3rd Floor
    Toms River, NJ 08753
    (732) 505-2310
    www.moceanscil.org
  • Passaic County
    DIAL, Inc.
    2 Prospect Village Plaza, First Floor
    Clifton, NJ 07013
    Toll Free: (866) 277-1733
    VRS: (973) 556-0226
    www.dial-cil.org
  • Salem County
    Resources For Independent Living (RIL)
    351 High Street, Suite 103
    Burlington City, NJ 08016
    (609) 747-7745
    www.rilnj.org
  • Somerset County
    Alliance Center For Independence
    629 Amboy Avenue,
    1st Floor, Suite 104
    Edison, NJ 08837
    (732) 738-4388
    www.adacil.org
  • Union County
    Alliance Center For Independence
    629 Amboy Avenue
    1st Floor, Suite 104
    Edison, NJ 08837
    (732) 738-4388
    www.adacil.org

The Collaborative for Citizen Directed Supports NJ Interactive Map – A non-profit organization sponsors an interactive virtual map indicating where Direct Support Providers and Self-Directed Employees enrolled with NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities are available for work so that people with developmental disabilities and their families can contact them directly for an immediate start date. People with developmental disabilities and their families in need of services can also post their request for support on The Map. https://www.thecollaborativenj.org/nj-interactive-map.html

SPAN Parent Advocacy Network: This nonprofit group provides education to families and professionals, family workshops, support groups and advocacy in the following areas: effective
parent involvement, child-care, general and special education, dropout and bullying prevention, child welfare, health care, mental health, youth leadership, transition to adult life, incarcerated youth, military family support, violence prevention and more.

35 Halsey Street, 4th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
Toll free: 1-800-654-7726
www.spanadvocacy.org
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