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See if you are eligible for food assistance (SNAP), cash assistance (WFNJ/TANF or WFNJ/GA), and health Insurance (NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid). You can apply for services or learn about additional resources.
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See if you are eligible for food assistance (SNAP), cash assistance (WFNJ/TANF or WFNJ/GA), and health Insurance (NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid). You can apply for services or learn about additional resources.
Adam’s Choice, LLC is a virtual therapy practice founded by Mariam Elbedeiwy, LPC and Shams Elbedeiwy, LCSW, offering compassionate, culturally responsive, and evidence-based care. The practice focuses on genuine connection and individualized support to help clients build insight, emotional balance, and lasting growth.
The Home Energy Assistance Program helps very low-income residents with their heating and cooling bills, and makes provisions for emergency heating system services and emergency fuel assistance within the Home Energy Assistance Program.
The mission of the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) is to enable individuals with disabilities to achieve employment outcomes consistent with their strengths, priorities, needs, abilities, and capabilities.
The Office of New Americans (ONA) in the Department of Human Services supports new Americans through outreach and education, and works on priorities to build trust, improve access to social services, workforce development and employment services, and legal services for immigrants.
Discover accessible parks and nature areas across New Jersey for individuals with disabilities. AccessNatureNJ.org offers a growing directory of inclusive trails, adaptive amenities, and expert resources to help everyone enjoy the outdoors.
NJYRS website, designed and crafted from top to bottom by the Youth Council members themselves. Council members have lived experience with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P), the Children’s System of Care (CSOC) and the DCF Regional Schools.
NAMI New Jersey (NAMI NJ) is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
Any person having reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected has a legal responsibility to report it to the Division of Protection and Permanency (formerly known as the Division of Youth and Family Services). Calls can be made anonymously.
Garden State Equality (GSE) is the largest LGBTQ advocacy organization in New Jersey and one of the most successful statewide civil rights organizations for the LGBTQ community in the nation. Our services include advocacy, policy work, and training. All our current work is informed by racial, economic, and disability justice concerns.
NJ FamilyCare is a federal and state funded health insurance program created to help New Jersey families provide affordable health coverage for their dependent children.
POAC Autism Services provides free workshops, trainings, outreach, and services throughout the entire state as well as multiple free recreational events for those in the autism community.
Coastal Preparatory High School helps adolescents stay on track academically while recovering from addiction.
Mooncradle Matrescence provides birth, postpartum, loss, and reproductive support for families in New Jersey with compassionate and personalized care.
Psychological, Psychosexual, Behavioral, or Fire Setting Risk Assessments. New Service: The Assessment Center at CPAT, where youth and adults (in addition to neurotypical youth) with I/DD and concerning behaviors can receive a specialized and comprehensive Psychological Evaluation by Loren B. Amsell, Ph.D., NADD-CC (a DDD provider).
Jill's House celebrates children with special needs and provides relief to the extraordinary families who love them through short-term, overnight respite care.
At Literacy Lighthouse NJ, we believe every child deserves the chance to succeed, whether they’re facing unique learning challenges or ready to excel beyond the standard curriculum.
CHNJ helps youth facing homelessness and human trafficking. We provide immediate shelter and care for youth age 18-21. We also provide an array of services to promote resilience to enable our clients to transition to independent living.
CancerCare's New Jersey office provides free support to children and adults with cancer, post-treatment survivors, caregivers and bereaved individuals in both English and Spanish.
Experienced in providing comprehensive mental health services to children and adolescents ages 6–21, including assessment, individual and family therapy, and crisis support. Skilled in addressing trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges across home, school, and community settings.
Are You a Young Father Aged 14-21? Join our Young Fathers United group, where we’re dedicated to supporting you on your journey as a father. Over 10 to 12 sessions, you’ll participate in 1-hour weekly group meetings designed to help you develop the essential skills to be the best father, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (hybrid format)
If you receive benefits from the New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Work First New Jersey (WFNJ), or the New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), you are eligible for free or discounted tickets to cultural programs throughout the state.
We partner with schools, nonprofits, and community organizations to deliver culturally responsive, trauma- informed services that empower students to thrive academically and personally.
The Blue Light Music Program is a music, recording, and multimedia program for both typically developed individuals and those with special needs. Taking place in a professional recording studio or online, students have the opportunity to learn how to play musical instruments, operate recording technology, and record and produce their own music.