PLAN/NJ is a non-profit organization comprised of qualified staff and volunteers who provide exemplary care coordination, guided oversight of financial affairs, and compassionate actions that enhance quality of life. We partner with families to provide a lifetime of assistance for people with differing abilities. Whether loved ones need these services now or in the future, we put this assistance in place whenever a family is ready, helping to maintain continuity and peace of mind for all concerned.

PLAN/NJ envisions individuals with disabilities and/or mental health challenges to have the following opportunities:

• A safe and appropriate place to call home
• To be financially stable and secure
• An opportunity for the most suitable and appropriate education
• A challenging and rewarding place of employment
• A fulfilling network of support
• An opportunity to make a contribution and participate in the community
• The ability to have choices and personal control
• An end to loneliness and isolation
• To have an advocate and be protected from abuse and neglect

CORE SERVICE OPTIONS

Life Planning
Legal, Estate, and Independent Living PLAN|NJ guides families through the design of a comprehensive future plan – a LifePLAN — for a relative with a disability or mental illness. We also consult with siblings and other caregivers to improve their capacity to advocate for their loved ones.

Special Needs Trust Administration
PLAN|NJ can serve in a fiduciary role for clients, providing oversight and monitoring of client funds in order to help them apply for and maintain their Medicaid and other public benefits. We help develop budgets and spending plans, provide financial accounting and reporting to public benefits agencies, and provide referrals to attorneys or financial planners when needed.

Guardianship
PLAN|NJ staff can serve as legal guardians, responsible for surrogate decision-making while promoting choice and self-determination, dignity, and respect. We provide all aspects of Case Management services, as described above, including a minimum of one monthly in-home visit. We ensure the quality of life in all areas including health, housing, education, employment, recreation, and community living.

Home Visit Monitoring
PLAN|NJ regularly and consistently visits clients at home, in person, to discuss and assess their needs and desires. We help with a number of related activities, including daily tasks such as traveling to doctor visits and shopping, and more in-depth support such as helping negotiate the disability and mental health service systems and with health care, housing, school, and work support needs.

Representative Payee for Social Security Benefits
PLAN|NJ serves as Representative Payee for Social Security Benefits, and assists with eligibility/benefits issues, ensuring that personal needs and financial obligations are met and preventing homelessness.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Family & Support Services Caregiving Family Support Legal / Advocacy Advocacy (Legal)
Health Services	Intellectual and Developmental Needs Advocacy Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Communication Disorders Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Learning Disabilities Special Needs
Areas Served	State-Wide

Last Updated: 06/09/24