Family Resource Network

06/10/2026

Some of the biggest milestones start with something simple, feeling connected.

Support Coordination is about more than services and paperwork.

At Caregivers of New Jersey, we work alongside individuals and families to help navigate New Jersey’s Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) services while focusing on what truly matters most to each person.

Every individual deserves support that sees them as a person first.

877-265-6360 | [email protected]

Caregivers of New Jersey is proudly serving families across Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren Counties.

Caregivers of New Jersey is an affiliate of the Family Resource Network.

06/09/2026

We’re Hiring: Camp NOVA Nurses

Join us this summer as a Camp NOVA Nurse and help ensure a safe, supportive camp experience for youth and adults living with epilepsy and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Camp NOVA is a 7-day, 6-night overnight camp taking place July 18–25, 2026, at Camp Linwood MacDonald in Sandyston, New Jersey. The Camp Nurse will stay on-site for the full week of camp.

You’ll support our campers by:

- Administering and documenting prescribed medications
- Reviewing camper health profiles and coordinating with families
- Staffing the infirmary and responding to injuries, seizures, or medical needs
- Remaining on-call overnight for medical support
- Collaborating with camp leadership and counselors on plans of care
- Participating in pre-camp staff training

This role is ideal for medical professionals who are organized, attentive, and committed to supporting individuals with epilepsy and developmental disabilities in an inclusive camp setting. Registered Nurses, LPNs, EMTs, and Paramedics are eligible to apply.

Learn more and apply at familyresourcenetwork.org/jobs

06/08/2026

Health insurance helps protect your health, your family, and your finances.

During the Special Enrollment Period, you may be able to get covered if you have experienced a qualifying life event. Having coverage can help you:

✅ Access preventive care and treatment
✅ Lower costs for unexpected medical needs
✅ Avoid potential penalties for being uninsured
✅ Feel more prepared when health concerns come up

Family Resource Network’s Navigator Program is here to help you compare plans, understand your options, and complete your application.

The Special Enrollment Period runs from February 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026.

Get started today at FRNnavigator.org.

06/07/2026

Exploring the community can open the door to new interests, confidence, and connection.

Support Coordination helps individuals access opportunities that encourage learning, community involvement, and independence through experiences that are meaningful to them.

Because every person deserves the chance to explore what excites them.

877-265-6360 | [email protected]

Caregivers of New Jersey is proudly serving families across Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren Counties.

Caregivers of New Jersey is an affiliate of the Family Resource Network.

06/06/2026

Looking for childcare options for your child with a disability?

Join Family Resource Network’s Self-Hired Respite Coordinator, Melissa Canaan, for a live webinar, A Guide to Self-Hired Respite Services, on Wednesday, June 17, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.

Whether you’re getting started for the first time or renewing services, this webinar will help you better understand how self-hired respite works in New Jersey and what steps to take next.

Webinar will cover:
✔️ Eligibility requirements
✔️ Hiring and payment processes
✔️ Making the most of approved respite hours
✔️ Submitting required documentation and logs
✔️ Tips for staying organized throughout the year

There will also be time for questions, so bring anything you’re wondering about, from getting started to staying organized once services are underway.

06/05/2026

Summer brings a lot of change for families managing epilepsy: hotter days, looser routines, travel, camp, swimming, and more time outdoors.

Join us on June 10th at 12pm for Staying Safe with Epilepsy All Summer Long, a practical webinar for people with epilepsy, caregivers, and families planning for the summer months.

We’ll talk through:

☀️ How heat, dehydration, sleep changes, and activity can impact seizure risk
🏕️ Summer camp tips for families and caregivers
💧 Hydration, sun exposure, and medication management
🏊 Swimming and outdoor safety considerations
📋 Helpful resources to support a safer summer

This session is for anyone living with epilepsy, caring for someone with epilepsy, or supporting a child, student, camper, or loved one this summer.

Register now at https://bit.ly/4ac2QMe

06/03/2026

July registration is open for Out N’ About, a New Jersey community inclusion program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This month’s outings include Funplex Waterpark and Arcade, movies, candle making, soap making, and local dining favorites. Participants will have opportunities to spend time with peers, try new activities, and build community connections in fun settings.

Out N’ About events take place across Essex and Union Counties and are open to eligible participants throughout New Jersey.

Register for July events by June 20th at https://bit.ly/48LlXML

06/02/2026

Since 2020, 192,826 people have completed Seizure Recognition and Response Training, helping create safer, more prepared communities for individuals living with epilepsy. Our next goal is reaching 200,000 people trained.

If someone near you had a seizure, would you know what to do? Help Epilepsy Services of New Jersey reach this incredible milestone.

Every person trained has the power to make a difference.

The free, on-demand training is available in English and Spanish. Epilepsy Services of New Jersey also provides live, instructor-led trainings for schools, law enforcement, businesses, healthcare providers, and community organizations.

Get trained now: https://bit.ly/3KWDgkO

Epilepsy Services of New Jersey is a proud affiliate of the Family Resource Network

Epilepsy Alliance America

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Reminder! Live Q&A Tonight!

Adult services can bring up a lot of questions for families, especially when DDD, Medicaid, NJCAT, support coordination, and guardianship start showing up in the same conversation.

Join us for a 30-minute LIVE Q&A on Monday, June 1 at 6:30pm with Allison Wawrin, Trainer at Caregivers of New Jersey.

This session is for New Jersey families who are preparing for adult services or trying to understand where to start.

We’ll talk through questions families often ask, including:
- When should we apply for DDD services?
- What is the NJCAT, and how does it affect services?
- What is the difference between waiver programs?
- How does support coordination work?
- Where do Medicaid, SSI, and guardianship fit into the process?

Bring the questions you have been trying to sort through.

Register for the LIVE Q&A:
https://bit.ly/4sypLZA