I am always worried about my boys’ future! The transition into adulthood is a challenge for all young people, but even more so for those with special needs. Transition planning is such an important of the process! You need to be aware of the legal requirements for transition plans and assessments so your child can be provided with the necessary services and skills to be successful. Having the proper programs and resources in place for adults is also equally important. Adult services are limited. The need is great but the availability of resources are scarce. There are some wonderful resources for adults available in New Jersey, but you must start the process early! There are always new programs and services opening up as agencies and organizations are attempting to answer the need for additional resources. I will continue to update this page as I learn about new transition and adult services for our loved ones!
ARC of New Jersey – Planning for Adult Life
https://planningforadultlife.org/
Autism NJ – Transition (Ages 14-21)
https://www.autismnj.org/resources/transition
Autism Speaks – Transition Information: New Jersey
https://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/family_services_docs/transition/New_Jersey.pdf
Easter Seals New Jersey
http://www.easterseals.com/nj/our-programs/adult-services/
Family Support Center of New Jersey – Transition Matters
http://www.fscnj.org/transition-matters/
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
National Parent Center on Transition and Employment
http://www.pacer.org/transition/
New Jersey Career Connections – Students with Disabilities
NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services – DVRS
New Jersey Parents of Developmentally Disabled Adults
New Jersey Statewide Independent Living Council
PerformCare – Transition for Youth to Adult Supports
http://www.performcarenj.org/families/transition.aspx
Social Security Administration – Disability Benefits for Adults
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network – Supported Decision Making and Alternatives to Guardianship
http://www.spanadvocacy.org/content/supported-decision-making-and-alternatives-guardianship
State of New Jersey – Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Jobseekers with Disabilities
State of New Jersey – Division of Developmental Disabilities - Guardianship
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd/services/guardianship/
State of New Jersey – Special Education – Transition from School to Adult Life
http://www.state.nj.us/education/specialed/transition/
The Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey