Center for Family Support New Jersey

Community residences - Center for Family Support of New Jersey (cfsnj) operates nineteen (19) group homes and one supportive apartment. We serve individuals in the following countries: bergen, essex, middlesex, monmouth, morris, passaic, somerset and union. Our group homes are intentionally small, ensuring personal attention, with an average of four to five individuals in each home. They are staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, providing individuals with the structure, guidance and care they need. Each home provides a nurturing environment in which individuals assist with the upkeep of the house, socialize with their housemates, participate in recreational outings, learn how to access the community and develop skills necessary for independent living.

Cfsnj operates three community-based day programs: the hackensack day program; the union autism day program and the hillsborough day program and autism program satellite. These programs meet five days per week in relaxed and supportive environments in which small groups of developmentally disabled individuals can help develop the social and living skills that lead to greater independence and self-esteem. Participants enjoy a varied day, often making choices about how they choose to spend it. Our day programs encourage the personal development of individuals through meaningful and productive work, which provides a unique opportunity for an individual to integrate into society, develop a sense of independence, communicate effectively and experience the satisfaction of a job well-done.