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The role of brothers or sisters in the life of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) is as complex as it is meaningful.

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Let's Talk: A Podcast Series

Latest Episode: The Importance of Self Advocacy in High School Read

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Go Bags

The Go Bag was created to help you be the best ADVOCATE you can be for your family. A Go Bag is simply a collection of necessary resources about a specific topic. The topics will vary but the message is the same. Be Prepared!

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Fact Sheets

The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute provides information about the best way to navigate the service delivery system and its changes. We do this through seminars, workshops, webinars, podcasts, how-to-guides and fact sheets.

Newest Fact Sheet - How to Access Respite from State Agencies
Archived Webinars

Newest Archived Webinar: Self Advocacy: An Overview for Students, Parents and Teachers

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What's The Family Institute Reading This Month. . .

Our Book of the Month Club is a great way to discover and read the best books meant to help support you and and your loved one with an intellectual and developmental disability.

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Funding and Support Programs

The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute is dedicated to helping families navigate the system of care. This web page was created to help families find the necessary information they need to make managing their child’s journey a little easier. Here you will find a list of support programs and funding by age and an explanation of services.

The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute is dedicated to providing the resources and referrals necessary to navigate through the system of care. We provide timely information and work to bridge the gap between service changes and families.

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10 in 10 Podcast Series: Get to Know a Support Coordination Agency

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PerformCare Informational Video

When a child (age 21 and under) is facing challenges to their functioning and well-being, finding the right services and support can be overwhelming. PerformCare is committed to helping you access the right services for your child.

Thursday's Tip To A Better IEP

What is an IEP?

An Individualized Education Plan is a written document that describes the education plan for a student with an intellectual and/or a developmental disability. The IEP is the foundation for a child's education. The IEP lists the special education an individual will receive based upon their needs. It's important that student's and their family members understand what's written in the IEP and that they take an active role in developing this document.

TIP:

Check in with the teacher.

The parent-teacher conference is a good time to take the pulse of your child’s progress. But you can also check in regularly to make sure your child’s IEP is being followed. Share any concerns based on what you’re seeing at home. If your child spends most of his time in the general education classroom, his teacher will know if he’s being pulled out of class to work with special educators as promised in his IEP.

Wear it Wednesday!

We wore our jeans with a purpose to raise money to help support the quality of life for individuals affected by 22q11.2 Syndrome and donated to The International 22q11.2 Foundation Inc.

In honor of Ava Desiderato

Each month The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute spotlights a different developmental disability to help build awareness and educate others about the disability. Learn more HERE.

Announcements

November 1, 2018

Celebrating National Caregiver Month with The Arc Wisconsin

byThe Arc

Each November, we observe National Caregiver Month – honoring those who devote their lives to providing care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The daily demands of caregiving for individuals with I/DD and elderly adults can be challenging, and the … Continue reading →

October 30, 2018

Time to Check Your Health Insurance

byThe Arc

2019 Open Enrollment: November 1, 2018 Open enrollment begins December 15, 2018 Open enrollment ends January 1, 2019 Coverage begins If you’re uninsured or looking for more affordable health insurance, the “open enrollment” period is the time to visit healthcare.gov … Continue reading →

PLEASE READ

Please note that all new graduates born after January 1, 1997, must go through the full DDD intake process—including the completion and submission of the DDD Intake Application and supporting documentation—to ensure eligibility.

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Show Your Support For The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute

Your support for The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute will ensure that this vital program will continue to help the thousands of New Jersey families struggling to care for their loved one with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Gifts of any amount are urgently needed.... because every gift is a statement - a statement of your commitment to supporting families in need now and for the future.

Putting a Spotlight On

Each month The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute spotlights a different developmental disability to help build awareness and educate others about the disorder. Click below to learn more about this month's spotlight and resources that are available to help.

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