Resources

Morris Union Jointure Commission
http://www.MUJC.org 
Morris Union Jointure Commission offers a variety of services to public school districts in Somerset, Morris, Union, and Essex Counties. MUJC runs numerous teacher and parent workshops.

Somerset County Parks Commission
http://www.somersetcountyparks.org 
Somerset County Parks Commission, Therapeutic Recreation, features a special selection of year round recreation programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities residing in participating municipalities.

US Department of Education
https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/individuals-disabilities 
Special Education information available for students, parents, and teachers.

Tri-County Care Management Organization
http://tricountycmo.org 
The Tri County Care Management Organization takes a family focused and community-based leadership role in supporting the needs of youth who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, social, developmental, and mental health challenges.

Alliance for Disabled in Action
http://adacil.org 
The Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) recognizes disability as a natural and beautiful part of human diversity. ACI is a 501(c)(3) community-based, grassroots organization that supports and promotes independent living for people with disabilities in Middlesex, Somerset, and Union counties in New Jersey.

Somerset County Office of Youth Services
https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/residents/youth-programs-services 
Somerset County divisions, boards, commissions, and affiliated agencies offer a variety of programs and services directed to youth.

Family Support Organization (FSO)
http://www.fso-hsw.org 
Family Support Organization of Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren Counties To assist families who have children with special emotional, mental health or behavioral needs FSO provides: Peer-to-Peer Support Education Advocacy Groups and Workshops Website: www.fso-hsw.org for upcoming dates and sessions. You may attend one or all of the following group sessions: Parenting classes; Strengthening Families; Breakfast Support Groups; Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, and FSO Discussions Groups Phone: 908-223-1191 Fax: 223-1639 and email: info@fso-hsw.org

NJ Parent Link - Early Childhood, Parenting & Prof. Res. Ctr
http://www.njparentlink.nj.gov 
NJ Parent Link: Linking Parents and Professionals to New Jersey's Early Childhood Services and Resources - NJ Parent Link is the State of New Jersey's web-based Early Childhood, Parenting and Professional Resource Center and is a digital means of communicating with citizens. The NJ Dept of Health is the lead agency in this project. For more information: Jamie Anderson, NJ Parent Link Website Administrator 609 633 1363 or nj.parentlink@doh.state.nj.us

STATEWIDE PARENT ADVOCACY NETWORK (SPAN)
http://www.spanadvocacy.org 
Committed to children and families with the greatest need due to disability or special health/mental health needs; poverty; discrimination based on race/ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, immigrant or homeless status; involvement in the child welfare or juvenile justice systems; geographic location; or other special circumstances. SPAN’s individual assistance, workshops, and resources are available in languages other than English.
Stefanie Babits- Project Coordinator- START, Statewide Family
sbabits@spanadvocacy.org 
(973) 494-0435
570 Broad St Suite 702, Newark, NJ 07102