Family resources

Clear answers about care programs in New Jersey

Short guides to the programs families ask us about most, with links to the official sources.

How NJ DDD budgets workWho qualifies for NJ DDD services, how the NJCAT sets a tier and budget, and how the budget turns into services.Read the guide
Individual Supports vs Community-Based SupportsIndividual Supports belong to the Community Care Program; Community-Based Supports belong to the Supports Program. Here is what that means for you.Read the guide
DDD respite in New JerseyHow respite works for adults in NJ DDD programs: who it helps, how it is paid from the DDD budget, and how to arrange it.Read the guide
Who is eligible for the Medicare GUIDE dementia programThe CMS GUIDE model supports people living with dementia and their caregivers. Here is who qualifies, how respite works, and how to join.Read the guide
Paying for home care in New JerseyWhat Medicare does and doesn't cover, private pay, NJ FamilyCare MLTSS, the state JACC program, DDD and GUIDE, and where to ask for help.Read the guide

These guides explain programs in general and are not legal, medical or benefits advice. Program rules change, so each guide links to the official source.

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