Integrated
Services-NJ Division of Children and Families
Applying
for Determination of Eligibility for Children with Developmental Disabilities
In
January 2013, the Department of Children and Families - Division of Children's
System of Care (CSOC) assumed responsibility from the Division of Developmental
Disabilities for determining eligibility of individuals under age 18 for developmental
disability services. CSOC also assumed responsibility for providing support and
services for those under age 21 with developmental disabilities.
The
State of New Jersey has contracted with PerformCare
to administer the publicly-funded developmental disability service delivery system
for children up to age 21. Accordingly, applications for eligibility for
developmental disability services for children under age 18 must be submitted
to PerformCare. Examples of such services
include Family Support Services which can be respite, camp, assistive
technology devices, and home and vehicle modifications.*
If
you are interested in applying for developmental disability services for your
child, the application materials may be downloaded from www.performcarenj.org/families/integrated-services.aspx and printed
out for completion by hand. You may also call PerformCare at (877) 652-7624 to
request that the application materials be mailed to you. There is also a Frequently
Asked Questions sheet on the webpage to provide additional information on
both eligibility criteria and how to access services.
*It
appears there are, at this time, no new funds available for Family Support.
Families should check the website frequently for updated information, as well
as information about all the services offered through the CSOC.
