Resources
The State of New Jersey administers a comprehensive system of care for resident citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Below is a list of State Departments and Divisions that work both independently and collaboratively to ensure that a full spectrum of services is available from birth through adulthood for people with I/DD.
Children's and Youth Services
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The New Jersey Early Intervention System (NJEIS) serves infants and toddlers, birth to age three, with developmental delays or disabilities, and their families.
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DCF's Children's System of Care (CSOC) serves children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral health care challenges and their families; and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families.
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The State of New Jersey has contracted with PerformCare to administer the publicly-funded developmental disability service delivery system for children up to age 21.
School-Based Services
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Implements state and federal laws and regulations governing special education to ensure that studentsd with disabilities in New Jersey receive full educational opportunities.
Adult Services
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The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to adults and children with disabilities who have limited income and resources.
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Publicly-funded health insurance for low-income residents.
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The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) provides and funds services for resident adults (age 21 and over) with developmental disabilities.
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Provides services that enable individuals with disabilities to find jobs or keep their existing jobs.
