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 Department of Community Affairs (DCA) provides administrative guidance, financial support and technical assistance to local governments, community development organizations, businesses and individuals to improve the quality of life in New Jersey. DCA offers a wide range of programs and services, including local government management and finance, affordable housing production, fire safety, building safety, community planning and development, historic preservation, disaster recovery and mitigation, and information privacy.
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The Department of Human Services (DHS) serves about 2.1 million New Jerseyans in need of assistance, or about one of every five state residents and one out of every three children. DHS website provide links to various states agencies servicing families.
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This site will help to see if you are eligible for food assistance (SNAP), cash assistance (WFNJ/TANF or WFNJ/GA), and health Insurance (NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid). From there you can apply for services or learn about additional resources.
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PerformCare New Jersey is the Contracted System Administrator for the Children’s System of Care (CSOC). PerformCare (PC) manages the State of New Jersey’s service delivery system, and was established to provide a single point of entry for youth to obtain existing developmental disability, behavioral health and substance abuse services and supports.
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300 Horizon Drive, Suite 306, Robbinsville, NJ 08691
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Our primary goal is to improve the well-being and quality of life for all New Jerseyans. We do this by providing essential services and implementing comprehensive measures that prioritize public health.
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The Arc of New Jersey is the state's largest organization advocating for and serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc of NJ provides a variety of supports and services to families: The Children's Advocacy Program, The Criminal Justice Advocacy Program, The Family Institute, Governmental Affairs, Health Care Advocacy Program, Project HIRE, The New Jersey Self Advocacy Project, Training and Consultation Services, and Planning for Adult Life.
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The Division of Family Development (DFD) is the state agency that supervises four programs that support New Jersey Families: NJ Child Care Assistance Program, NJ Child Support, NJ SNAP Food Assistance & NJ Workfirst.
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The New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired was established in 1910 by order of the NJ State Legislature. This agency’s mission is to promote and provide services in the areas of education, employment, independent living and eye health through informed choice and partnership with persons who are blind or visually impaired, their families and the community.CBVI’s service programs are designed to enable consumers to achieve full inclusion and integration in society through success in employment, independent living, and social self-sufficiency. These services are made available through state and Federal funding and for the most part, are provided free of charge to residents of New Jersey without regard to other disabling conditions, gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
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153 Halsey Street, 6th Floor, PO Box 47017, Newark, NJ 07101
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Social hangouts for teens with disabilities. We create inclusive social spaces for teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to form meaningful connections with their peers. We host hangouts and special events where teens can make friends, share their unique talents and abilities, strengthen their sense of belonging, and gain self-confidence along the way. Our programming is free to participants and their families; we believe friendship should be accessible to all, regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, or economic status.
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