Family Support Services (The Arc of Bergen & Passaic)
(201) 343-0322
Hackensack
The Arc's Family Support Department assists over 750 families to access the information, resources and supports they need to keep their family member with a disability at home.
Family support Services
- Information and Refferal
- Case Management
- Support Groups
- Companion Services
- Advocacy Network
- Family Information Meetings
- Self Hired Respite Programs
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Last Updated: 08/10/23
Rainbow Summer Day Camp (The Arc of Bergen & Passaic)
Camp Rainbow (The Arc of Bergen & Passaic) is a six week summer day camp for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Rainbow provides a safe, educational, fun-filled experience.
Camp Jaycee
Residential summer camp for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Arc of Bergen and Passaic
The Arc of Bergen and Passaic is a private not-for profit organization of families, self advocates, professionals and community members dedicated to assisting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc is a membership organization affiliated with The Arc of New Jersey and The Arc of the United States.
Arc of New Jersey's Planning for Adult Life Program
A statewide project funded by the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) to assist young adults (between the ages of 16-21) with developmental disabilities and their families in charting a life course for adulthood. They offer a variety of resources including Informational sessions, webinars, and resource guides and materials.
MOM2MOM Support Group (co-hosted with The Arc of Bergen and Passaic)
A Support Group for ALL Caregivers of Special Needs Children & Adults co-hosted by Mom2Mom and The Arc of Bergen & Passaic Counties Inc.
Please join us on the second Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30 PM... all are welcome! Please RSVP so we can contact you with scheduling changes.
Special Quest (The Arc of Bergen and Passaic)
Special Quest is a community based after school recreation program for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Special Quest is designed for people ages 12-21 and operates during the week from 3:30pm - 6:30pm offering a variety of community based recreational activities such as swimming, fitness, yoga, arts and crafts and field trips.
The Arc of New Jersey
The Arc of New Jersey is committed to enhancing the quality of life for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, through advocacy, empowerment, education and prevention.
Mainstreaming Medical Care (The Arc of New Jersey)
The Arc of New Jersey's Mainstreaming Medical Care Program promotes quality health care for people with developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey.
Mondays with Michael (The Arc of New Jersey)
Join us every Monday at 10am on Facebook Live for a 10-minute update about special education or a helpful resource from The Family Institute. Some topics include:
- IEPs vs. 504 Plans
- Compensatory Education
- Extended School Year
- Mediation
- Assistive Technology
- Many More!
Project Hire Transition Services
Project HIRE is accredited for Community Employment Services and School Transition Services by the Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Project HIRE is also a Medicaid Approved Service Provider.
Arc of New Jersey Family Institute
The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute is a statewide program that helps family members gain the tools and knowledge necessary to become an effective advocate for their child with an intellectual and developmental disability. It also supports families as they navigate the different service delivery systems including IEPs, Medicaid, and state services.