The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) assures the opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities to receive quality services and supports, participate meaningfully in their communities and exercise their right to make choices.

Services and Supports:

• Case Management
• Day Services: Standards for Adult Day Programs: establishes standards for providing day services to people with developmental disabilities. It applies to all adult day services, including special needs adult training programs, crew labor programs, and community-based adult training programs. Please forward inquiries and/or requests for access to technical assistance to [email protected].
• Residential Services: Group homes, Supervised apartments, Supportive Housing and Community Care Home.
• Community Care Waiver (CCW)
• Self-Directed Services
• Family Support Services
• Supported Employment Services for DDD clients
• Guardianship

Applying for Services

Application for Eligibility, including all signed forms and related documentation, must be mailed to the Community Services Office (CSO) that serves the Applicant’s county of residence (see page 2 for CSO locations and counties served).

Applying for Services when 21 and older

Individuals receiving services through school are able to continue doing so through age 21. If you choose to graduate or leave school between the ages of 18 and 21, it is critical to discuss service options with your school’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team and transition coordinator.

Graduates Aging Out of the School System: Accessing Adult Services from the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities

A TIMELINE FOR STUDENTS EXITING SCHOOL AND TURNING 21 (Students born after 1/1/1997 must go through the entire eligibility application process)

SHORT Application for Determination of Eligibility

Should I use the FULL Application or SHORT Application?

Tips on Communication

Management and Precaution of Seizures

Preventing Pressure Ulcers

Preventing Choking

Preventing Aspiration

Community Services	Family & Support Services Family Support
Health Services	Intellectual and Developmental Needs Advocacy Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
Payment Types	Medicaid State Funding
Language Spoken	Spanish

Last Updated: 01/10/24