Tool Kits & Guides

Supports Program  & Community Care Program Policies & Procedures Manual - A Quick Guide for Families

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddd/assets/documents/quick-guide-for-families-english.pdf

The Supports Program and Community Care Program were developed by the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), which provides public funding for certain services that assist eligible New Jersey adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, age 21 and older, to live as independently as possible. What is the Purpose of this Guide? This guide summarizes the information in DDD’s Supports Program and Community Care Program Policies and Procedures Manuals – the rules that govern program eligibility and process – in a comprehensive, yet uncomplicated format for individuals and families. This guide is based on information contained in DDD’s Supports Program and Community Care Program Policies and Procedures Manuals. It is not intended to nor does it replace these policy manuals.

The complete policy manuals are available on the DDD website: www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddd/documents/supports-program-policy-manual.pdf www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddd/documents/community-care-program-policy-manual.pdf 

The Supports Program and Community Care Program policy manuals are the final and definitive source for all policies and procedures related to these two programs.

For questions, please email: DDD.FeeForService@dhs.nj.gov, 800.832.9173 

Or visit: NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddd 

CTC Outreach Program 

https://www.celebratethechildren.org/ctc-outreach-program.html

In 2015, Celebrate the Children started an Outreach Program designed to support First Responders interfacing with individuals with disabilities, particularly autism, in crisis or trauma situations. Our 1-2 hour presentation includes tips from an interdisciplinary team of Educators, Autism Experts, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and a Panel with special needs participants who can answer questions, and relate to their experiences. There is no cost for the presentation.

NJ Dept of Human Services 2020-2021 Resource Guide 

We are excited to bring you the 2020-2021 New Jersey Resources Directory! The guide is a comprehensive resource identifying the various programs and services the Department of Human Services offers to New Jersey residents, caregivers and advocates. In this guide, a family can find out more information on how to apply for food, income and employment assistance, as well as health care and much more. A caregiver can get information on support programs and services to assist them in caring for their loved ones. And individuals with disabilities and their families can get information on various services that include in-home supports, vocational rehabilitation, and education. If you have any questions or need further assistance, you can reach our certified Information and Referral specialists through the Division of Disability Services toll-free at 1-888-285-3036. We hope you find this resource of assistance.

NJ Resources 2020-2021 Guide Link in English: 

https://www.thearcfamilyinstitute.org/file_download/inline/0389d3c2-0af5-4510-ae78-f356b7b5e562

NJ Resources 2020-2021 Guide in Spanish:

https://www.thearcfamilyinstitute.org/file_download/inline/f1e07ae2-c8b6-461e-86f0-baa462619a0e

Understanding Self-Directed Services in New Jersey 

and the Role of the Supports Broker

https://rwjms.rutgers.edu/boggscenter/publications/UnderstandingSelf-DirectedServicesinNewJerseyandtheRoleoftheSupportsBroker.html

This document is intended to serve as a guide for people with disabilities, families, Support Coordinators, and Supports Brokerage providers interested in learning more about Self-Direction in New Jersey and the role of the Supports Broker in supported self-direction. This guide is meant to supplement information provided in the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Supports Program and Community Care Program policy manuals.April 2021. 24 page guide.

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"Voting is Your Right" Guide

http://rwjms.rutgers.edu/boggscenter/products/VotingItsYourRight.html?utm_source=Voting+resource&utm_campaign=Blueprint&utm_medium=email

Voting: It's Your Right, a guide about voting rights and the voting process in New Jersey, was written for individuals with intellectual disabilities in clear language. It should also be of interest to anyone who would like to learn more about the legal and practical issues related to voting. The guide includes information about topics such as Who can vote in a government election?; What are you asked to decide when you register to vote?; How do you vote in person?; and How do you vote by mail? The guide is available in both English and Spanish. Voting: It’s Your Right was developed by The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in collaboration with New Jersey’s Administration on Developmental Disabilities Partners, Disability Rights New Jersey and the NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities. It was funded by Disability Rights New Jersey’s Protection and Advocacy for Voter Access (PAVA) from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, Administration on Children and Families, US Department of Health and Senior Services.

Supports Program Policies & Procedures Manual

A Quick Guide for Families

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddd/assets/documents/quick-guide-for-families-english.pdf

The Supports Program was developed by the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), which provides public funding for certain services that assist eligible New Jersey adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, age 21 and older, to live as independently as possible. 

What is the Purpose of this Guide? This guide summarizes the information in DDD’s Supports Program Policies and Procedures Manual – the rules that govern Supports Program eligibility and process – in a comprehensive, yet uncomplicated format for families. This guide is based on the information contained in DDD’s Supports Program Policies and Procedures Manual. It is not intended to, nor does it replace the Supports Program Policies and Procedures Manual. 

The complete policy manual is available on the DDD website:  https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddd/documents/supports-program-policy-manual.pdf

The Supports Program Policies and Procedures Manual is the final and definitive source for all policies and procedures related to DDD’s Supports Program.

For questions, please contact: DDD.SuppProgHelpdesk@dhs.state.nj.us 800.832.9173 Or visit: NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddd 

Transition Tool Kit - Autism Speaks

https://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/transition-tool-kit?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=text-link&utm_campaign=espeaks

The guiding principle that we used in developing this kit is that all individuals with autism, regardless of the level of support needed, should be able to live a life filled with purpose, dignity, choices and happiness. This kit will provide you with suggestions and options for you to consider as you set out on this journey toward finding your child's own unique path to adulthood.

Transition Tool Kit Sections

NJ State Departments "Through the Maze" Family Guide

https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd/ThroughtheMazeReport

This guide is intended to assist anyone in need of ASD & DD related services to find their way through the often confusing realm of New Jersey's state system of programs and services for individuals contending with ASD and other Developmental Disabilities. "Through the Maze" should be viewed as a starting point for anyone interested in developing an understanding of the way our state has arranged  its governmental services for individuals and families affected by ASD & DD; it is not intended to represent every ASD & DD service available in NJ. State Government is fortunate to have nonprofit partners that run intensive and comprehensive programs that fill service needs, which are not addressed by state government.  

Family Support Crisis Handbook

http://njcdd.org/wp-content/uploads/An-Enhanced-Family-Crisis-Handbook-sml.pdf

A Behavioral Wellness Toolkit

The purpose of this expanded version of the Toolkit is to empower individuals with disabilities and their family and professional caregivers by providing information to more effectively advocate for persons with complex severe behavioral health conditions (which we formerly referred to as “dual diagnosis'') for treatments, supports, services and the conditions that promote mental wellness. Individuals with diagnoses of developmental disabilities and behavioral health disorders face multiple challenges in their daily lives. 

The information on this website is based on recommendations of Celebrate the Children (CTC) staff and families. This information is not endorsed by CTC. It is reliable but at times may not be 100% accurate. CTC is not liable for actions or information given from these agencies.