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Contact us, and we would put you in contact with a coordinator who would assist you. You may also call or visit the Division Community Office that serves the county you live in and ask to talk with an Intake Worker.

NJ Medicaid pays for your qualified and approved care.

Although Division services do not begin until age 21, individuals can be evaluated for eligibility as early as age 18. Some people prefer to apply as soon as they are 18, so that they can know well before they turn 21 whether they are eligible for Division services. Some people prefer to wait to apply until they are 19 or 20, since services are not actually available until age 21 or older.

Division services are available to individuals who are age 21 or older and meet all other eligibility requirements. Individuals receiving services through school are able to continue doing so through age 21. If you choose to graduate or leave school between the ages of 18 and 21, it is critical to discuss service options with your school’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team and transition coordinator. Individuals 18-21 years of age who have met eligibility requirements can receive services through the NJ Children's System of Care, within the Department of Children and Families (DCF). We can connect you with a DDD Coordinator who could help you navigate this process.

New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities The New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), within the Department of Human Services (DHS), is the New Jersey state agency that can provide support and services to individuals 21 years of age or older with an intellectual and/or a developmental disability (I/DD).