The Arc of New Jersey is partnering with Family Support Organizations to host Listening Sessions with Commissioner Beyer. This is your opportunity to share your concerns, ideas and challenges regarding PerformCare and the Children's System of Care.

Join The Arc and partners across the country for a national call-in day to support community living.

Our dynamic Leadership Development Certificate Program will give you the skills you need to become a more effective leader! This 24-hour program offers four sessions where you will learn to build effective leadership skills through a practical skills-based learning environment. Please bring your lunch.

This is an important – and exciting – time of year. The Affordable Care Act’s 2019 open enrollment period runs through December 15, and Governor Murphy is leading New Jersey’s first coordinated public awareness campaign to encourage residents to sign up for affordable health care.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently proposed a change to the "public charge" rule which would discriminate against people with disabilities - and we need your help to stop it!

Webinar Wednesdays, Workshops, Resources and more!

We currently have more than enough volunteers to cover our needs for Thanksgiving Eve and Thanksgiving Day.  We have some volunteer openings left for Christmas Day 2018 and Easter Sunday 2019. If you would like to donate food or give a monetary donation please call SHIP @ 908-393-9545.

Important information for persons with I/DD who receive SSI or SSDI
Periodic Continuing Eligibility Reviews from the Social Security Administration

In order to continue this important dialogue on transforming New Jersey's child welfare system, we would like you to join us at one of three regional forums designed to keep the momentum going. The dates, times and locations for the three regional meetings are as follows:

Webinar Series

At The Family Resource Network we know that life can be busy.

So we are bringing the information directly to you!

The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that will begin in January 2019 for all Social Security recipients. Everyone with an intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) who receives Social Security benefits will receive this 2.8 percent COLA.

SOMERVILLE, NJ (September 27, 2018) – In a new study published in the journal Cell Reports on September 25, scientists identify a new high-confidence Tourette risk gene as well as two probable risk genes.

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid. It is cheaper and stronger than heroin. Fentanyl is being added to heroin, fake pills and other illegal drugs, and it is killing people. Get the Facts. Know the signs of overdose and how to respond.

The GOAL: This toolkit is intended to help guide and raise awareness of opioid use and abuse among young student athletes and to provide evidence-based recommendations and information that will encourage and promote policy and practice changes that will strengthen schools, athletic departments and community based athletic programs.

This timeline applies to students who have exhausted their educational entitlement by turning 21 years of age within the school year of 2018-2019. 

WCCC offers FREE CLASSES beginning in September designed to improve English proficiency to attain basic skills necessary to function successfully as parents, workers and members of the community. Citizenship preparation is also included.

WCCC offers FREE CLASSES beginning in September designed to improve basic reading, writing and math skills. Our students work to prepare for the high school equivalency exam leading to a New Jersey state issued diploma.

Would you like to go to school, obtain additional training or obtain a certificate? Do you need help achieving your educational and career goals? 

New Education Grants Available for Qualified Women!

GenPsych is excited to introduce our Urgent Care Program for Mental Health & Addiction Services at our Bridgewater and Lawrenceville locations starting September 4th, 2018.

The following information was sent out by the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) on July 27, 2018 and appears unedited below. Please note that The Arc of New Jersey is NOT the author of this information. We are only forwarding it as a service to individuals and families who may not be on the Division's subscription list.

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Conexiones de la Comunidad de Tri County | Volumen 3 | Verano 2018

Tri County CMO Community Connections | Volume 3 | Summer Edition

Desde entonces, las familias y los profesionales han elogiado el formato simplificado y la facilidad de lectura de esta guía fácil de usar y han solicitado constantemente que se desarrolle una versión en español.

Are you concerned that someone you know may be at risk for suicide? Your first step in helping may be as simple as learning the FACTS or warning signs. The following signs may mean that a youth is at risk for suicide, particularly if that person attempted suicide in the past.