Community Events
The First Annual NJ Youth Transition Conference created for youth ages 14-21+ who experience I/DD, their families and caregivers and the professionals who serve them, will be held virtually on Oct 1st and 2nd. The conference is hosted by Values Into Action NJ, Camden Partnership for Children, Monmouth Cares, Partnership for Children of Essex and Ocean Partnership for Children.
Keynote Speakers
Christine Norbut Beyer, M.S.W, Commissioner of
NJ Department of Children and Families
and
Julia Barugel, Parent Leader and Family-Centered Care Advocate
Oct 1st is Professional Development Day
This day is geared for teachers, CST members, Transition Coordinators, Care Managers, Family Support Partners, providers, and more
Presentations include:
- Division of Developmental Disabilities
- NJ Department of Education
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired
- NJ Children's System of Care (Care Management Organizations, Family Support Organizations & Mobile Response)
- SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Oct 2nd is Youth & Family Day
This day is geared for youth in transition ages 14+ and their families, caregivers and/or legal guardians.
Presentations Include:
- Division of Developmental Disabilities
- Disability Rights New Jersey
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Division of Disability Services
- NJ Children's System of Care (Care Management Organizations, Family Support Organizations & Mobile Response)
- Social Security Administration
- NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities
- NJ Association of People Supporting Employment
- NJ Work Incentives Network Support
- Community Health Law Project
- Support Coordination & Self-Direction
- SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
- Dept. of Human Services: Division of Medical Assistance & Health Services
- The Arc Planning for Adult Life
- NJ Travel Independence Program
