How can DDD Services Help Individuals?
- Increased positive peer interactions
- Increased functional communication skills
- Increased ability to communicate with others in the community
- Increased ability to purchase and order items in the community
- Increased ability to create positive relationships with other individuals in the community
- Increased safety awareness
- Increased overall independence in the home and the communityIncreased independence with functional life skills
Support Services Through DDD
(21+ Years Old)
Sidekicks is an approved provider under the DDD Supports Program, a division of the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS). Since 2016, we have been offering Community Based Supports to individuals needing ongoing assistance with daily tasks and community integration.
Our services cater to diverse needs, including:
- Community Based Supports:
Assisting individuals with activities like going to movies, bowling, shopping, and engaging in local arts. - In-Home Assistance:
Providing support with household tasks such as cleaning, meal preparation, and financial management. - Goal-Oriented Support:
Collaborating with each individual to establish personalized goals for community engagement and independence.
Sidekicks offers a range of approved services through the DDD Supports Program, including Community Base, Supports, Career Planning, Prevocational Services, and Supported Employment Services.
We work closely with Support Coordination agencies and families to ensure comprehensive care and support tailored to individual needs.
For more information about our DDD services or to discuss eligibility, please contact us at info@sidekickssupport.com or call our office.
How Can Someone Access CBS Through DDD?
To request services, call your assigned Support Coordinator and let them know that you are interested in Community Based Services.
Once we are connected, we will work together to review your individual service plan, goals and needs. We will work together to get services started.
The Director of our DDD program will contact the individual to initiate our services. We will begin to understand and prepare how we can best serve the individuals wants and needs. We will then set up a meeting where the individual can meet their Direct Support Professional.
After a successful meetup, support coordinators can create an authorization. Services can then begin!
Who Provides CBS?
Direct Support Professionals provide community-based support services. Prior towards joining our team, Direct Support Professionals complete all college of direct support trainings, receive additional training throughout the year, are CPR certified and AED certified.