Sidekicks Helpful Links for Parents
Funding
Funding for individuals 21 and under.
https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddd/individuals/applyservices/
Funding for individuals 21 and under through the Department of Children of Families
http://www.performcarenj.org/families/eligibility.aspx
How to get ABA Therapy covered by Insurance
https://www.autismnj.org/insurance
Information on Autism and Insurance Coverage State Laws
https://www.ncsl.org/health/autism-and-insurance-coverage-state-laws
Transitioning Into Adulthood
Transition Help for individuals 14-21
https://www.autismnj.org/resources/transition?
Division of Developmental Disabilities Website
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd/home/
New Jersey Comprehensive Assessment Tool
http://www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddd/resources/njcat.html
Applying to Medicaid
www.medicaid-guide.org/New-Jersey
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS)
http://www.state.nj.us/education/specialed/transition/agency.shtml
Applying to Social Security
https://www.ssa.gov/forms/apply-for-benefits.html
Applying to Social Security Disability Insurance
https://www.disabilityapprovalguide.com
Choosing a Supports Coordination Agency
http://rwjms.rutgers.edu/boggscenter/products/documents/ChoosingaSupportCoordinationAgencyfinalApril2014.pdf
Autism Resources
Friends of Sidekicks
https://miracleleaguemercer.org/
Community Impacting
https://www.teamimpact.org/
Improv for Communication and Social Skills, Workplace Communication, Acting, and more!
https://www.skitprograms.com/
Making a Difference through Music
https://keyofawesomemusic.com/