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.
State Services
Early Intervention (3 years old and under)
The Department of Children and Families (Under 21)
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See the companion fact sheet "NJ Children's System of Care Key Partners and Developmental Disability Services."
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See the companion fact sheet "CSOC Summer Camp Services Checklist."
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The Youth and Family Guide is also available in different languages. Click the link for more information. If you require the guide in braille or large print, contact PerformCare at 1-877-652-7624 to request a copy.
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (21 years old and older)
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See the companion "Supports Program Resources Checklist."
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See the companion "Check list for the New Jersey Comprehensive Assessment Tool (NJ CAT)".
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) and Other Employment Resources
Federal & State Programs
Health
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This fact sheet explains why getting the flu shot is important to the disability community and provides recommendations and resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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This social story helps readers understand why it's important to get a flu shot and what to expect when getting the shot. Direct Support Professionals, family members, and others that provide support can use this social story to prepare people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for getting the flu shot by printing or sharing with the person on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Mental Health
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(DMHAS Contracted Providers Only)
Education
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See the companion checklist.
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This is a companion Checklist to "Transition Services Within an Individualized Education Plan: Helping Students Move From School to Adult Life" fact sheet.
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See the companion checklist.
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This is a companion checklist to "College Programs and Support Services for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities" fact sheet.
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This guide is available in multiple languages. Click the link for more information.
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In English and Spanish
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Available in English and Spanish
Family Support
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New Jersey Family Leave Insurance (FLI) is paid family leave is available to employees in New Jersey when they need to take leave from work to bond with a new child (birth, foster or adopted), or care for a seriously ill family member. New Jersey Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) is paid leave for one’s own non-work-related injury, illness, or other disability, including pregnancy.
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