Respite/Family Support Services

J-ADD's Respite services supports families caring for their loved ones in their own homes. The program is available to families registered and approved for services by the New Jersey DDD. Upon referral to J-ADD, families may have up to three options:

 

1)In-Home support: a one-on-one staff member enters the home to provide support

 

2)Community Recreational Activities: hosted in partnering sites offering individuals with special needs interactive and recreational opportunities. For a listing of the partnering sites, please scroll down.

 

3)Cash Reimbursement: a monthly stipend providing maximum flexibility for caregivers to use their respite funds.

 

Families are typically eligible for 20 hours a month of respite services.

 

Currently, close to 200 families receive J-ADD Respite Services.
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Voucher Program:

 

J-ADD distributes voucher funds for families referred and approved for voucher funds by the DDD. For more information about this program, please contact your DDD casemanager.
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Respite Program:

  

Private Respite:
Services may be available to individuals approved for Real Life Choices with the DDD. For more information, please visit the NJDDD website (http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd)
 
Community Recreational Respite
 
 J-ADD contracts with several community sites offering families a host of interactive and recreational activities tailored for individuals with special needs.
 
 
J-ADD Respite hours may be used at the following programs:
-Broadway Respite Care - 201-797-1177
-Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - 201-569-7900 x 302 or 232
-Jewish Education for Special Children - 201-262-1090
-Lifespire of New Jersey (www.lifespirenj.org) - 201-291-2831
-Pony Power - 201-934-1001
-Spectrum for Living - 201-358-8000
 
Please contact the sites for specific questions about their programs and availability.