Family
Family Support
Support for parents, caregivers and siblings across New Jersey.
Caring for a child with special needs affects the whole family. These guides explain the supports built for caregivers and families — peer support, respite and Family Support Services — and how New Jersey families usually access them.
- Family Support Organizations
- Respite
- Family Support Services
- Parent & caregiver support
- Sibling support
- Recreation
- Summer programs
- Community support
Family support guides
- Parent SupportWhat Is a Family Support Organization (FSO) in New Jersey?A simple guide to New Jersey Family Support Organizations (FSOs), how they help parents and caregivers, and how to find your county FSO.Open
- RespiteWhat Is Respite Care in New Jersey?What respite care means for New Jersey caregivers, who to ask, and the questions to bring to PerformCare or your care coordinator.Open
- Insurance / Medical Supplies / Special Needs ResourcesHow to Get Diapers, Pull-Ups & Incontinence Supplies Covered by Insurance in New JerseyA practical guide for New Jersey families seeking insurance coverage for medically necessary diapers, pull-ups, briefs and other incontinence supplies.Open
- Sibling SupportSibling Support in New JerseyWhat brothers and sisters often need, practical steps at home, and where New Jersey families look for sibling programs.Open
- RecreationRecreation, Camps and Summer Programs in NJWhere New Jersey families find inclusive recreation and summer programs, and the questions to ask before registering.Open
Looking for your county's Family Support Organization?
Find Resources lists organizations by county, including Family Support Organizations and Care Management Organizations.
How to read this section
Vicabell provides general educational information and is not affiliated with the State of New Jersey, the Children's System of Care or PerformCare. Eligibility for any program is decided by the program itself.
What should I ask about respite (temporary support)?
- How does the respite program work?
- How many hours may be available?
- Who provides the worker?
- Can families choose their worker?
- What happens if a worker is not available?
- Are there any eligibility requirements?