Helping Black Families Get the ID/D Resources they Need
If your family is looking for help with a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability, we have put together a list of resources for black families living in New Jersey.
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The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has a variety of lead-based paint hazard assistance programs to assist eligible occupants in remediating and/or abatement lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 one to four family residential units. NJDCA’s lead assistance programs are the following:
Federal Lead Remediation and Abatement Program (LRAP)
State Lead-Safe Home Remediation Program
State Single-Family Home Remediation Program
Federal Lead Remediation and Abatement Program (LRAP)
State Lead-Safe Home Remediation Program
State Single-Family Home Remediation Program
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The LRC Network provide material and resources to suport the education of students with disabilities. The Centers provide regional and targeted professional development and technical assistance to educators and families of students with disabilities age 3 to 21 years.
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LRC-North-7 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017 (973 414-4491);
LRC-North Satellite-William Paterson University, 1600 Valley Road, Suites G001-G016, Wayne, NJ 07470 (973 706-0080);
LRC-Central-200 River View Plaza, First Floor, Trenton, NJ 08611 (609 376-3955);
LRC-South-Rowan University, James Hall, Room 1140, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 (856 256-4704
LRC-North Satellite-William Paterson University, 1600 Valley Road, Suites G001-G016, Wayne, NJ 07470 (973 706-0080);
LRC-Central-200 River View Plaza, First Floor, Trenton, NJ 08611 (609 376-3955);
LRC-South-Rowan University, James Hall, Room 1140, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 (856 256-4704
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The Medicaid Community Care Program (CCP) provides specialized services to support DDD eligible individuals with developmental disabilities in the least restrictive setting. This person-driven, long-term support system offers choice and access to services which aid in diverting and/or transitioning individuals from institutional settings to community living arrangements.
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PerformCare may authorize mobile response stabilization services to provide youth and their caregivers with short-term, flexible service coordination to support youth who are vulnerable to or experiencing stressors, coping challenges, emotional or behavioral symptoms. Interventions are designed to support the youth to remain in, or return to, his/her present living arrangement, to function within peer relationships, in school and community settings, and to maintain the least restrictive treatment setting.
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The Mom2Mom helpline connects moms of special needs children and adults with moms of a similar circumstance who are specially trained in peer counseling and crisis support, making them uniquely qualified to offer relevant and realistic guidance, support.
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MyGOAL exists to support families and individuals affected by autism and other intellectual disabilities throughout their lifespan. We do this through connections and resources provided.
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Nassan’s Place is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that is helping to make a difference in the lives of children and families affected by autism in and around under-served communities by providing educational and recreational programs, social outings, and resources.
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NAMI New Jersey is an organization of families, friends, and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Together, we advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness.
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NAMI New Jersey is an organization of families, friends, and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Together, we advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness.
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NADD’s mission is to promote leadership in the expansion of knowledge, training, policy, and advocacy for mental health practices that promote a quality life for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions (IDD/MI) in their communities.
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