Table of Contents : What We Offer : The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute

Here you will find a short cut to the different resources we have on our website for the many different topics families need to learn more about to better navigate the system of care.

Guardianship and Supported Decision-Making

Guardianship Go Bag
Guardianship Fact Sheet
Supported Decision-Making Fact Sheet

Archived Webinars

Multi Guardianship: What Every Guardian Should Know Before Crossing the State Line
Guardianship and Surrogate Decision-Making Options
New Jersey Department of Human Services Bureau of Guardianship Services: An Overview of Guardianship
Autonomy, Decision-Making Supports, and Guardianship

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

A Step by Step Process to DDD Eligibility Go Bag
Support Coordination Go Bag
Understanding the Division of Developmental Disability Eligibility Process- Fact Sheet
The New Jersey Comprehensive Assessment tool (NJCAT): A Guide for Caregivers
Check List for the New Jersey Comprehensive Assessment Tool (NJCAT) Checklist
Understanding the Supports Program: A Guide for Caregivers
Supports Program Resources Checklist
DDD Housing Assistance: Frequently Asked Questions
DDD Funded Services Available Through Supports Program- We've Created a Fact Sheet for Each Service
SELF-DIRECTED SERVICES Personal Preference Program (PPP) and Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
Supports Program Policies & Procedures Manual
Community Care Program Policies & Procedures Manual
My Binder for DDD Documents

Archived Webinars

The DDD NJ CAT - Critical for Maximizing Supports for Your Adult Child
Navigating the DDD Service System
Support Coordination - What Families Need to Know

Medicaid and SSI

Different Types of Medicaid in NJ
SSI and SSDI: What is the difference?
SSI Fact Sheet
Frequently Asked Questions: SSI Overpayments
What is a Non-DAC?
Medicaid: What Is It and Why Does It Matter to People with Disabilities?
Funding & Support Programs
Mainstreaming Medical Care Home Page
My Binder for SSI Documents

Archived Webinars

How to Navigate the Medicaid Maze for Individuals with IDD
Potholes on the Road to SSI
Aged, Blind, Disabled Medicaid Application Tutorial (Also known as NJ Family Care)
What Families Should Know About Medicaid Unwinding and How to Prepare for It
Overview of Medicaid for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

PerformCare

Overview of PerformCare
Youth and Family Guide
Understanding the New Jersey Children's System of Care (CSOC) for Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
Understanding Developmental Disability State Eligibility Under 21

Archived Webinars

State Services for Students Under 21

Early Intervention

Early Intervention Go Bag
Early Intervention Fact Sheet
Early Intervention Resource Page
What is Early Intervention?
Special Child Health Services and Referrals
Sharing Perspectives: An Early Intervention Podcast

Archived Webinars

An Overview of the New Jersey Early Intervention System
Early Intervention and Preschool Services

Life Planning

ABLE Account Fact Sheet
ABLE Account Go Bag
A Guide to Guardianship & Alternative Options For People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
A Guide to Supported Decision-Making
Resources in a Financial Plan
Future Decisions
Advance Care Planning Go Bag

Archived Webinars

Life Planning: Helping Families Plan for the Future of a Loved One with a Disability
Planning for the Future: The Importance of a Special Needs Trust
Including Siblings in Future Planning
Person- Centered Planning- Who Will Care For My Loved One When I Am Gone

DVRS / Supported Employment

Supported Employment in New Jersey
Understanding The New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS)
Project HIRE
DVRS Go Bag
Project Search
Employment Decision Tree for DDD Eligible Individuals

Archived Webinars

An Overview of Pre-Employment Transition Services Offered By DVRS
Social Security Work Incentives: Tools for Successful Transition to Work for People with Disabilities
Yes! You or Your Child Can Work

IEP / Education

Your Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Guide: Where do you begin?
IEP Go Bag
Virtual IEP Meeting Tip Sheets
The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute Fact Sheet on 504 Plans
Special Education Timelines Fact Sheet
Transition Services Within an Individualized Education Plan: Helping Students Move From School to Adult Life
Transition Services Within an Individualized Education Plan: Helping Students Move From School to Adult Life - Checklist
Parental Rights in Special Education (PRISE)

Archived Webinars

IEP Basics
Out Of District Placement: Know Your Rights and How To Obtain The Best Placement for Your Child
Transition from School to Adult Life: Transition IEPs for Students 14 and Over
How to Advocate for Your Child and Their Education

College Resources

College Programs and Support Services for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
A List of College Programs for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Checklist
Post-secondary (College) Go Bag
College Scholarships and Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
College Programs for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Scholarship Opportunities

Archived Webinars

College Options For Students With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Getting Ready For College- A Post Secondary Option for Students With I DD
Lunch & Learn Series: Post-secondary Options for Students With I/DD
Student Success Center