The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute provides caregivers with the necessary resources and education to access the appropriate supports and services for their loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Advocacy in December Focused on Legislation & Fiscal Year '23 Budget Priorities |
The Arc of New Jersey closed out 2021 with a tremendous amount of advocacy at the State House and we also provided input to the Administration regarding our organization’s funding priorities for the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. Right now, the Legislature is in the midst of Lame Duck, which means any bills that aren’t signed into law by the end of the legislative session will need to be reintroduced in the new term. Throughout December we testified at a number of Senate and Assembly Committees on bills related to employment, transportation, post-secondary education for young adults with IDD, and special education. We are also very pleased that a bill (A5262/S3455) to change certain provisions of NJ WorkAbility passed in both Houses and is now on the Governor’s Desk. To continue reading, click here.
(Pictured in the bottom row on the right-hand side is The Arc of NJ's Executive Director Tom Baffuto testifying at the December Department of Human Services Budget Listening Session.)
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Last month, we introduced FI's Fireside Chat Series. A series of chats with experts in their field as it relates to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Click the button below to view the recording of the Medicaid eligibility discussion with Beverly Roberts, Director of the Mainstreaming Medical Care Program at The Arc of New Jersey.
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The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute is pleased to present: A Podcast Series: Road to Resources.
This series highlights different agencies that can help with supports and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Agencies will give an overview of who they are, how they can help, and whom you should reach out to when you're in need of their services.
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Winter Zoom With Us Series |
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The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute invites you to Zoom With Us. Join us each month to discuss a topic that affects children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Our next topic will be:
My Student Just Turned 18- What Do I Need to Do!
January 11th from 6:00 pm -7:00 pm
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2021-2022 Special Education Webinar Series |
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Our Special Education Webinar Series provides students, parents, and professionals with valuable information about trending topics in special education. Each webinar will be 45 minutes in length, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A with our guest presenters. Our January webinar is entitled:
Supporting Students with ADHD
Thursday, January 13th from 6:00-7:00 pm
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Step Right Up Studio, in Madison, NJ, is a creative arts studio that offers classes in Improv for Social Skills, Musical Theater, Yoga, Art, Creative Writing, Voiceovers, Stand Up Comedy and more for kids of different strengths and abilities.
All classes are centered around the needs of the kids enrolled.
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Stepping Forward Counseling Center (SFCC) LLC, is a mental health organization with a location in Chatham, New Jersey. They provide a safe space for children and young adults who are struggling with neurobiological disorders, emotional issues, or mental illnesses, such as Bipolar Disorder, Conduct Disorder, ADHD/ADD, OCD, Anxiety, Depression, etc. SFCC offers mental health services, programs, and summer camps.
All programs are customized to meet each child's individual needs. Clients are grouped according to age. Programs start as young as 18 months through 21 years.
Programs include:
- PCP Partial Care Day Program
- IOP Intensive Outpatient After School Program
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Outpatient Counseling
- Parenting Programs
- Respite Care Program
- Therapeutic Summer Programs/Camp
- Telehealth Services
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Students are assigned to different sections for academic purposes and join together at various times for group interaction and guest presenters. Electives are woven into the curriculum. |
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LACE Learning At College Experience |
The LACE program is intended to assist students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an educational and social setting.
Emphasis is placed on maintaining and increasing social and academic skills, specifically in the following areas:
- Life skills
- Social skills
- Language arts literacy
- Mathematics
- Social studies
- Health
- Independent living skills
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The Garden State Pathways Program At Camden County College
The Garden State Pathways (GSP) Program is a post-secondary, transitional program sponsored by Camden County College in Blackwood, New Jersey, and designed for students with intellectual/cognitive disabilities.
The program serves students 18 to 21 years old who are eligible for or received IDEA funding and are interested in learning a work-related skill, as well as enhancing their independence with life skills.
Students take classes in socialization, financial literacy, life skills, and personal interest. After completing all required courses and work experiences in this two-year program, students receive a certificate of Postsecondary Studies (CPS) from Camden County College.
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From Our Local Chapters of The Arc |
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The Stepping Stones School- The Arc of Essex County
The Arc of Essex County's Stepping Stones School is a Department of Education Approved Private School for students with disabilities serving children ages 3-10, located in Roseland, NJ. As a National School of Excellence, the school focuses on providing students with the most up-to-date therapeutic and educational supports. Designed to meet the developmental and educational needs of children with cognitive impairments such as Down syndrome, students with similar educational and therapeutic needs would also benefit from this customized learning environment. Students are able to achieve their highest potential with the support of a strong and experienced educational team consisting of special education teachers, aides, and speech, physical, and occupational therapists.
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