providing opportunities, advocacy and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities in Ocean County, New Jersey.

The Arc Family Support Services Department provides advocacy, information, and referrals to people with developmental disabilities and their families with the goals of providing appropriate  supports to help individuals with developmental disabilities  reach their potential and decrease stress on families.

Assistance is provided to families registering with New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities.   Once connected with The Arc a family will receive information and support to resources in our area.

The Family Support staff educates families about the supports and services provided by The Arc and area agencies.  The Arc provides support to families with recreation opportunities, access to health care, job training and acquiring, housing, advocacy and transportation.  Respite programs are managed by Family Support.

Respite care is temporary care that provides relief for permanent care givers.  It can be offered for a few hours, a weekend or overnight.  The Arc screens and trains respite providers so families can utilize this program knowing their family member will be properly cared for.

Respite Cash Option allows families to use the care giver of their choice to provide respite care.  Families  are reimbursed as the Division of Developmental Disabilities contract allows.

In keeping with The Arc mission Family Support Services staff collaborates with area agencies to provide the necessary resources to families so people with developmental disabilities are accepted and valued as members of our society.  Each family faces different challenges and every effort is made to meet those challenges, help the family maintain a good quality of life and keep the family together.

 

 

 

For more information contact:

Vicki Zydzik

Director of Family Support

(732)363-3335 ext. 113

Vicki.Zydzik@arcocean.org