Family Support

The New Jersey Family Support Act of 1993 mandated a “coordinated system of on-going public and private support services which are designed to maintain and enhance the quality of life of a family member with a developmental disability and his family.”

SBRN has designed these supports as the Act states to “support the entire family, be easily accessible, flexible, culturally sensitive and individualized.” The services are “designed to promote interdependence, independence, productivity and integration of people with disabilities into the community.”

Support services are specifically tailored to meet the needs of both the individual and the family involved and may include, but are not limited to:

• Information & Referral
• Service System Orientation & Support
• Health & Medical Information
• Continence Training
• Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Education
• Teacher & School Nurse In-service Education
• Early Intervention & Preschool Support
• Student IEP & Transition Planning
• Higher Education/Vocation/Employment Support
• Financial Assistance Resources
• TeleCommunity Support
• Social/Recreational Opportunities
• Peer Support
• Public Awareness Activities
• Newsletters

Our Family Support Program is funded by the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). DDD determines who is eligible to receive services based on a functional assessment. To request an application packet contact the DDD Intake Coordinator at the Regional Office nearest you.

For further information, please contact your Family Support staff person or our Central Office at 908.782.7475.