Everything NJ families need to know about DDD
Plain-English answers covering eligibility, Medicaid waivers (SP & CCP), the ISP, transition at 21, Support Coordination, self-direction, your rights, and the acronyms you'll see along the way.
What the Division of Developmental Disabilities is and how it fits into your child or adult loved one's life.
How to apply, what documents you need, and what to expect from PDRC.
DDD's two main funding programs and how they differ.
The most important window for NJ families — what to do each year so adult services start smoothly.
Your Support Coordinator is your main partner inside DDD. The ISP is your plan.
Programs that let families direct their own services and, in some cases, hire family caregivers.
Quick map of what DDD pays for. See the NJ DDD Services tab for full details on each.
Every person in DDD has legal rights — and so do families.
How DDD fits with the bigger picture — where your loved one lives and what they do every day.
Cheat sheet for the alphabet soup you'll see in letters, ISPs, and meetings.
The things families wish they'd known sooner.
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NJ DDD & Medicaid Navigator is an educational resource for NJ families and does not replace official NJ DDD determinations, legal advice, or medical guidance. Program rules change — verify current details with your Support Coordinator or NJ DDD.