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We provide information to families about various
services and supports available to them in Hunterdon County.
The Arc of Hunterdon provides many valuable supports as well as
partners with other resources in the community so that we can
offer the most comprehensive services to families. |
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Welcome to the Mentor Project
This
project is designed to help individuals, looking to get
connected to their community. through the use of a Mentor.
We
currently have a limited amount of grant money with which to
promote inclusion through a newly developed mentor project.
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Home Visit
In some cases, it makes sense for us to come
out to visit you in your home to see how we can be helpful.
Through our home visit, we will be able to get to know you,
what supports and services you are seeking, and how we can
be most responsive to your family’s specific circumstances.
We do not subscribe to “one size fits all” strategies and
value the relationships that we build with each individual
family. |
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Parent to Parent
At various times, parents feel it is
useful to connect with others who are facing similar
challenges. Given consent by families, we can act as a
liaison to help families to network and build alliances with
one another
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Respite
The Arc of Hunterdon maintains a list of potential respite
providers. In these cases, the relationship between the
family and the respite provider is a private arrangement, as
the respite worker will not be providing services as an
employee of The Arc of Hunterdon. In many situations,
families are able to identify their own respite providers.
In both cases, families who have been eligible for financial
support from DDD, for this purpose, can count on the Arc to
facilitate the funding for this service.
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Distinctive Family Solutions
“Distinctive Family
Solutions provides a multi-faceted approach to
supporting families. One component of this program
addresses challenging behavioral issues occurring in the
home through the involvement of a consultant. The
outcome of this intervention provides the family with
tools to work through difficult issues occurring in the
home.
Distinctive Family Solution’s in-home support is
designed to promote skill acquisition, stress reduction,
confidence, and the improved well-being of the family
unit. Another service of Distinctive Family Solutions
is the facilitation of informative and inspiring
workshops and conferences to families living in the
community. These presentations are offered cost-free to
families, and the Arc also provides cost-free
babysitting services during conferences as needed.”
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Essential
Lifestyle Plans
In the spirit of helping each individual
to have a meaningful role in planning his/her future, we are
available to help individuals and families develop ELPs. We
also are happy to participate in planning meetings and other
forums (e.g. IEP meetings, team meetings, circles of
support) in order to support the family. We are committed
to building positive relationships with schools and other
agencies who are working towards helping individuals meet
their goals.
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Transition Services
We are learning a lot about the
challenges associated with developing meaningful transition
plans with individuals. We are committed to using the ELP
process in order to support individuals.
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Public
Education
We are available to present workshops on such
topics as fetal alcohol syndrome, positive relationships,
pregnancy prevention, developmental disability awareness,
etc. (contact information) We also sponsor several
workshops and conferences through out the year.
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After School Services
“Through DDD
funding, The Arc of Hunterdon provides an after school service
to teenagers (through high school graduation). Services are
based at Hunterdon Central High School, and the supports are
available to all students who live in a Hunterdon County school
district. Participants are encouraged to participate in after
school activities and explore interests in the community -
individual planning is key”.
You
need to be registered with the Division of
Developmental Disabilities for this program. Please contact
Cori Garofalo at 908-730-7827 ext. 241 or email at
cori@archunterdon.org
for further details.
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Special
Sitters Training
The Special Sitters training is a two day
educational opportunity for teens who wish to become sitters
for children with special needs. Participants learn
communication skills, how to interact positively with
parents, and awareness of various disabilities, creative
thinking for play, as well as become First Aid and CPR
(children and infants) certified. Sitter’s names are kept
on a roster available to parents upon request.
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Self
Advocacy
The Arc provides information to teens and adults
regarding self-advocacy. Emphasis is on developing a strong
sense of citizenship and being contributing and valued
members of the community. Various groups meet regularly to
discuss specific topics, as determined by members. Some
self-advocates partner with the Kiwanis Club as a way of
developing citizenship.
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PB
Fun Club
is a Respite program for ages
7-18. We meet in Kingwood township every Saturday from 10am to
3pm. Some of our programs are in-house activities, while
others take us to various places in the community. It is a
great way to have fun with friends. Every other month we
have a sleepover from Saturday to Sunday; always a great
time.
You
need to be registered with the Division of
Developmental Disabilities for this program. Please contact Ronnie
LaParr at 908-730-7827 ext. 231 or email at
ronnie@archunterdon.org
for further details.
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Camp
Horizons
is a summer day camp for ages 8-16. For two separate weeks
over the summer we go on day trips to many different places.
You can attend one week or both.
You
need to be registered with the Division of
Developmental Disabilities for this program. Please contact Ronnie
LaParr at 908-730-7827 ext. 231 or email at
ronnie@archunterdon.org
for further details. |
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