Provide peer-to-peer support, training, resources, and advocacy to caregivers of children/youth facing mental health, behavioral, developmental, or substance-use challenges, helping them engage effectively with schools and systems

Offers individuals with developmental disabilities a range of tailored supports and services, including fee-for-service options, individual advocacy, IEP support, person-centered planning sessions, service planning, social work services, transition planning for high school graduates, a three-year college experience, an Independent Living Program for those living independently, and the DDD Supports Program featuring community-based supports, inclusion, prevocational services, and volunteering opportunities.

An 8-month leadership development and advocacy education program for adults with developmental disabilities, ages 18 and over. The goal of this program is to prepare the next generation of disability advocates to work toward meaningful statewide change.

Provides information, resources, support, and advocacy to families, professionals, and Parent Center colleagues. Those resources cover essential areas including child abuse prevention, educational workshops, development training, and support in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health.

Provides information, advocacy, legal representation, and outreach for individuals with mental illness. It addresses areas like assistive technology, discrimination, health care, institutional abuse, and special education.

Supports parents and caregivers of children aged birth through 25 facing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges by advocating for collaboration with agencies such as DCP&P, DDD, and Juvenile Justice. Provides essential services including peer support, education, advocacy, mediation training, and assistance with court appointments and IEPs. Extends resources through the county Family Support Organization, offering information and referrals to mental healthcare practitioners, special education schools, and substance abuse programs.

Assisting parents of children with developmental and intellectual disabilities, the program aids in navigating and accessing special education programs and services for eligible children. Advocates provide various services such as guiding through evaluations, monitoring progress, offering technical assistance for filing complaints, aiding in mediation, providing information on services and technology, obtaining transitional services, attending IEP meetings, performing strategic planning, and writing letters.

Supports students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, ages 5 to 21, fostering learning outside the traditional school setting. Caters to students with various challenges, such as behavioral issues or mood and psychiatric disorders. Maintains a low staff-student ratio of 1:3 and limited class sizes of up to 12 students, for a more personalized educational environment. Combines an academic curriculum with evidence-based positive behavior supports and therapeutic services.

Provides parent training and information for parents of children with developmental disabilities, with a focus on educational advocacy.

Empowering children with disabilities and their families, the organization provides a range of educational programs. These include the First Children School, catering to students with multiple disabilities, and the Transitions Program, offering specialized instruction for those unable to attend public schools due to mental health challenges. Additionally, they offer home instruction services, extending educational support to students across various school districts in New Jersey.

Operates a public interest law firm that specializes in the reform of the public elementary and secondary school systems in New Jersey. The law firm provides free legal representation for low-income parents and guardians of public school children who encounter problems in areas such as special education, school discipline, school residency, bullying/harassment bilingual education, and the provision of a thorough and efficient education.