Family Supports
Caring for a family member who is disabled without support can be an overwhelming challenge. When a family needs assistance caring for a disabled family member, Delta can help. If you are referred to Delta through The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), our Family Supports staff will come to your home to support your family member's needs. Our staff members are trained to provide a wide range of services. If your circumstances require special consideration, we will ensure that our staff receives the additional training necessary.
For those who care for a loved one with disabilities at home, Delta offers in-home support to assist the entire family. Depending on the family’s needs, Delta will provide a companion match—a Delta staff member who will tailor support to both the individual’s and the family’s needs or requests.
Delta’s companionship extends to friendship, personal care, transportation, skill development, and more.
Family Support offers a range of comprehensive services designed to help each family uniquely. Programs vary based on geographic regions and include:
- In-Home Supports
Our staff regularly visits your home and provides needed supports and services.
- After School Supports
Our staff helps to facilitate inclusion of school-aged children with developmental disabilities into existing after school activities in their communities. Direct care professionals help families find a program that matches their needs, and then supports the child in participating in the activities and developing relationships with peers. Families must be referred through DDD or county agency. The after school care voucher program is especially useful and, upon DDD approval, Delta Community Supports can help provide timely voucher funding or help provide a well-matched worker to care for your family’s needs.
- Cash Subsidies
Cash subsidies allocated by a state agency can be used to purchase the services and equipment a family requires to meet their loved one’s needs. All requests must be made through the family’s case manager.
- Guardianship Services
Based on referrals through a state agency, families can receive financial assistance in becoming the legal guardian of their loved one.
- Respite Services
Family caregivers in need of personal time, whom state and county offices refer, may schedule a stay for their family member at Delta's Respite Services.
Other services provided by Family Supports include:
- Transition Planning
- Advocacy
- Resource Referral
- Technical Assistance
For more information about Family Support services in NJ, please contact:
Judy Cottone
jcottone@deltaweb.org
(908) 707-8844, ext. 130
