Since 1991, the Community Living Education Project (CLEP) has been committed to providing information and education regarding community living resources for people with intellectual /developmental disabilities (I/DD) living in New Jersey.

CLEP fulfills its Mission by:

• Highlighting the possibilities in community living through learning events, family meetings, and print and digital media;
• Sharing stories of individuals who have moved to a community setting;
• Accompanying individuals and families on visits to varied residential options
• Highlighting the many services and supports in the community

Our Values

• Person-Centered Planning – CLEP believes all activities and coordination of community living should be explored based on what is important TO and FOR the individual
• Self-Advocacy for individuals with I/DD – CLEP is committed to supporting individuals as they advocate for their personal hopes and dreams
• Collaboration - CLEP prioritizes open communication and collaboration between individuals, families, providers, and staff
• Sharing Possibilities – CLEP is committed to showing that anyone can live in the community with the proper supports and services centered around the individual’s needs
• Education – CLEP is dedicated to educating policymakers, community leaders, disability-focused professionals, and the general public with factual information about community living, supports, and services.

Age Groups	Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Community Community Education Education Adult Education / Literacy Early Childhood Education Employment / Training Life Skills Training Preparing for Adulthood Family & Support Services Adoption / Foster Care Caregiving Case Management Child Care / After School Divorce & Co-Parenting Family Support Grandparenting LGBTQ LGBTQ Parenting Parenting & Caregiving
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health ADHD / ADD Alzheimer's and Associated Dementias Anger Management Behavioral Conduct Disorder Depression Dissociative Disorders Eating Disorders Family Conflict & Distress Mental Health Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Self-Injury Substance Use Teen Issues Womens / Mens Crisis / Safety Crisis / Safety / Prevention Domestic Violence Emergency Preparedness Intellectual and Developmental Needs Advocacy Assistive Technology Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Communication Disorders Guardianship Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Learning Disabilities Special Needs Transition Planning Medical Physical Disability Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Treatment Services	In-Community Services Mentoring Parent Coaching / Mentoring Out-of-Home Services Group Home Transitional Living
Payment Options	Free
Language Spoken	Spanish
Areas Served	State-Wide

Last Updated: 11/14/23