The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute provides caregivers with the necessary resources and education to access the appropriate supports and services for their loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Budget Advocacy Continues as Fiscal Year Winds Down
The Arc of New Jersey's Executive Director Tom Baffuto was honored to meet Assemblywoman Haider last month at a site visit hosted by The Arc of Bergen & Passaic Counties. The Assemblywoman got to tour the wonderful programs offered by the Chapter and to meet individuals who benefit from services, as well as the staff who support them. Also last month, The Arc of New Jersey continued to meet with members of the Senate and Assembly Budget Committees on our priority funding areas for the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. These include maintaining appropriations proposed by the Governor for DSP wages and day program rate increases, among other things, and adding $9.5 million to increase the amount of respite hours for children with IDDs served through the Children's System of Care within the Department of Children and Families. Please make your voice heard on the FY23 Budget by taking part in our Action Alert which you can access here. We need legislators to hear from you about the importance of respite funding. Looking for ways to take part in our advocacy? Text TheArcNJ to 52886 to start receiving upcoming action alerts and information!
Pictured above from left to right: The Arc of Bergen and Passaic's President/CEO Kathy Walsh, Assemblywoman Shama Haider, and The Arc of New Jersey's Executive Director Tom Baffuto.
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Are you looking for something to do this summer? Are you interested in visiting a petting zoo or maybe you want to ride some rides at a theme park? Well then this list is for you.
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This podcast features the different organizations that specialize in providing services and supports for a specific diagnosis. Topics include Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Fragile X, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and many more.
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This series highlights different agencies that can help with supports and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Agencies give an overview of who they are, how they can help and who you should reach out to when you're in need of their services.
Latest Episode: Mastermind Behavior -ABA Therapy
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This podcast series asks 10 questions in 10 minutes. It provides information on different services provided by The Arc of New Jersey and its local county chapters. In order to aid individuals and families in choosing a support coordination agency, this series also includes interviews with support coordination agencies throughout the state.
Latest Episode: Get to Know a Support Coordination Agency- National Institute for People with Disabilities
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- First Children Services provides a wide range of home, school, and center based therapeutic and educational services to children and their families throughout New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania.
- First Children Services touches the lives of more than 1000 children and families with a dedicated workforce of nearly 200 teachers, therapists, paraprofessionals and support staff.
- Their organization works with over 70 school districts in NJ and PA; is approved by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families to provide behavior therapy, counseling, and support services; and is in network with Medicaid and most major insurance companies in NJ and PA.
- Located in Fanwood, NJ, Cherry Hill, NJ, Roselle Park, NJ, Montgomeryville, PA, and Pottstown, PA.
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- In May, Human Services announced a new helpline available to support caregivers of adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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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.
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The Department of Human Services recognizes the challenges parents of adults with disabilities face. Please note that this new helpline is for caregiver support only.
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For 2022, the Children's System of Care (CSOC) will be providing Summer Camp Services for eligible children, youth, and young adults under 21 years of age.These services include Financial Support toward Summer Camp Tuition and One-to-One Aide Services for Summer Camp.
The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute developed a checklist and guide to help you with CSOC's camp application process. Links, dates and other important information can be found in the materials below. Click the images for pdf downloads. Completed applications for CSOC Summer Camp Services (Financial Support toward Summer Camp Tuition and One-to-One Aide Services for Summer Camp) must be postmarked or received by PerformCare no later than June 30th, 2022.
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Camp Jaycee is a residential summer camp for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Campers enjoy games, sports, swimming, boating, crafts, dance, and nature.
The goals of Camp Jaycee are centered around developing social skills, improving self-esteem, increasing confidence, learning in a fun environment, developing physical fitness, and establishing meaningful relationships with new friends.
All activities allow specialized programs to meet the needs and interests of the campers!
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From Our Local Chapters of The Arc |
The Arc Gloucester
The Arc Gloucester's Life Long Learning Program provides adults (18+) an opportunity to explore and develop in areas of interest such as:
- Health & Wellness
- Performing Arts
- Fine Arts
- Arts & Life Long Crafts
Learning classes are offered in the Fall and Spring semesters.
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