Provides state-wide independent support coordination, for people and their families to find the resources and services to live lives of their choosing since 2007. Values Into Action - NJ offers assistance with services with an emphasis on exploring non-traditional options for volunteerism and employment using the Individual Service Plan and Essential Lifestyle program and process. The organization
engages these individuals and communities through partnerships with the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), the Division of Disability Services (DDS), the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Values- NJ works with not for profit social services including Support Housing Association of NJ and other agencies collaborating with school systems and Regional Family Support Planning Councils. Values - NJ is an active Member of the Community Networking Association of New Jersey, an ongoing collaborator with I/DD System Stakeholders, a founding member of The Collaborative for Citizen Directed Supports NJ and founding member of The Alliance for Citizen Directed Supports. These partners help provide access to a wide array of resources and services for individuals and families. The Values - NJ team assesses eligibility for state and federal services and non-governmental avenues of support as well as assist families to navigate the Medicaid waiver process with the Supports Program and Community Care Waiver. Values - NJ has state-wide staff persons reflecting the business, educational, health care, advocacy, policy, and social work fields with a range of experience.
