Support Ongoing Funding of the Family Support Center of New Jersey
We, the undersigned, cognizant of the current economic climate, draw attention to the increasing need for the services of the Family Support Center of New Jersey by families of the developmentally disabled in the state.
The Family Support Center, established in 1993, is a clearinghouse of up-to-date information on national, state and local family support programs, services and disabilities. The Center offers a "One-Stop-Shopping" approach to individuals seeking information on disabilities and services by providing them with easy access to a comprehensive array of services. Family support is not a single service, but rather a flexible and varied network of supports that can change with individual family needs. Family support often makes it possible for families with children with disabilities to just be a family. Support components include the NJ Parent to Parent program; a library and comprehensive database of both state and national services and resources; informational workshops for families; training for families and professionals in all 21 counties, cash subsidies and guardianship stipends, coordination of the National Caregivers Conference, the development of a private provider database and the reproduction and distribution of the OPTIONS manual.
We, the undersigned, cognizant of the current economic climate, draw attention to the increasing need for the services of the Family Support Center of New Jersey by families of the developmentally disabled in the state.
The Family Support Center, established in 1993, is a clearinghouse of up-to-date information on national, state and local family support programs, services and disabilities. The Center offers a "One-Stop-Shopping" approach to individuals seeking information on disabilities and services by providing them with easy access to a comprehensive array of services. Family support is not a single service, but rather a flexible and varied network of supports that can change with individual family needs. Family support often makes it possible for families with children with disabilities to just be a family. Support components include the NJ Parent to Parent program; a library and comprehensive database of both state and national services and resources; informational workshops for families; training for families and professionals in all 21 counties, cash subsidies and guardianship stipends, coordination of the National Caregivers Conference, the development of a private provider database and the reproduction and distribution of the OPTIONS manual.
We, the undersigned, cognizant of the current economic climate, draw attention to the increasing need for the services of the Family Support Center of New Jersey by families of the developmentally disabled in the state.
The Family Support Center, established in 1993, is a clearinghouse of up-to-date information on national, state and local family support programs, services and disabilities. The Center offers a "One-Stop-Shopping" approach to individuals seeking information on disabilities and services by providing them with easy access to a comprehensive array of services. Family support is not a single service, but rather a flexible and varied network of supports that can change with individual family needs. Family support often makes it possible for families with children with disabilities to just be a family. Support components include the NJ Parent to Parent program; a library and comprehensive database of both state and national services and resources; informational workshops for families; training for families and professionals in all 21 counties, cash subsidies and guardianship stipends, coordination of the National Caregivers Conference, the development of a private provider database and the reproduction and distribution of the OPTIONS manual.
In 2008, The Family Support Center of NJ assisted nearly 5,000 individuals through information and referral, trained over 1,500 individuals across the state in 46 trainings and conducted an additional 75 presentations. With over 40,000 yearly visitors taking advantage of the Family Support Center of New Jersey's informational website, it is clear that New Jersey residents find FSCNJ to be an imperative resource in the disability community.
In New Jersey alone, nearly 1.1 million unpaid caregivers support a family member, often from birth to adulthood. In order to reach more of these individuals and continue to offer free programs and assistance, the Family Support Center of New Jersey needs your help! Please sign this petition and make New Jersey residents aware that these services are instrumental to New Jersey families and that there is a continually growing need for these types of services throughout the state.
Families of the developmentally disabled need all the support they can get
ewyville1@hotmail.com
this is the most info in one spot i have gotten ddd is a waste of time atleast you had some phone numbers lets hope when i call them they help !!!!!!!!!autism mom needs 21 plus progrms that arent boring !!!!!!!!!!!!
the respite care funding is a very good fund alot of familys depend on it!!!
The respite care funding is much needed and appreciated by parents and children. It allows parents time to themselves and kids to have a friend to hang out with. The informative workshops are extremely helpful in raising a child with developmental disabilties. Kudos to Family Support Center of New Jersey for all you do! Please keep it going.
jevm2@aol.com
brokenjersey@verizon.net
sandyr948@yahoo.com
Monique Calello
Recession is only in the mind! Too long have services for our disabled population been cut or watered down. It's time that they get what they should have -- equal rights and the rights to be able to be contibuting citizens to society with all the necessary and appropriate supports at any cost!
rbrt.smlls@gmail.com
Thank you for taking this cause seriously.
My niece as autisim and my son has bi-lateral club feet. There is not a lot of support for us parents that need it. It is really hard to find places that will accept your child in their facility. Especially in this day and age.
indraniscott@yahoo.com
dj.gossett@att.net
Interested to get all information and be involved with current topics and events
talkinterry08@aol.com
munira27@verizon.net
The Family Support Center of New Jersey's newsletters alone have been valuable to me! It has been the most informative of any center thus far! Please support them in changing the lives of families with disabilities in this state.
As a mother of an 8 yr old son that is developmentally delayed the resoures that are provided are invaluable!
Children with special needs and their families need organizations dedicated to information sharing, community events and family support. Please, continue funding for the Family Support Center of New Jersey. It makes vital contributions to families in New Jersey.
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I need the Family Support Center as my husband has been disabled since 1997. Your services provide the support I need to continue being able to provide caregiving at home. Thank you.
eklada1@yahoo.com
The retreat was very informative and a very good day for people who spend most of their time helping others. Keep up the good work
Please continue to support this organization which plays an important part in the life of my handicapped son and our family.
Please continue to provide this service. Thank you.
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The Family Support Center has provided thread to the lives of families with children having mental disabilities. The support they have given is enormous. This is where the families affected feel that the government cares for them. Please do not remove this life support to all concerned.
The Family Support Center of New Jersey has provided much help to my family and I hope they continue to be funded in the future.
djordan@fsohc.org
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The Family Support Center provides invaluable information, services and support for families that desperately need it.
lindafitzner@yahoo.com
sir_roy lippin the cut backs are really pocket change but to the people they affect it's a roof over there head or a meal @ night if you think in terms how could you kick people in to the street.....!!!!!
