Family Support

Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey recognizes that disabilities affect families, not just individuals. We offer services for families to help releive stress and provide information.

Serving Burlington, Camden, Warren, Sussex and Morris Counties Parents of children with disabilities often say that one of their biggest sources of stress is that they don’t have enough quality time for themselves. Parents' Night Out is a creative approach to the traditional drop-off respite program. On Friday nights, parents can drop off their children both with and without disabilities. While there, children will interact socially while participating in coordinated activities. To enroll, call your DDD case manager and ask for a referal.Check out the calendar! Serving Warren, Sussex, Morris, Passaic and Hunterdon Counties Our trained staff will come to your home and care for your family member, while you step out to your favorite restaurant, go shopping or enjoy a dinner with your partner. There are no age restrictions. The person with the disability just needs to be living in your home and registered with the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). To enroll, call your DDD case manager and ask them for a referal for In Home Respite through CP of New Jersey. Please note that waitlists apply. If you have any questions and live in Warren, Sussex or Morris counties, please call 908-979-1039. If you have questions and live in Passic or Hudson counties, please contact 973-237-0983.

Serving Passaic County Weekend Recreation provides recreational activities for individuals who are registered with the DDD and are eligible for respite services through the family support system. Activites are cooridinated on a weekly basis and include things like bowling, going the movies, visiting local theaters and more. Our trained staff provides participants with the support they need and helps encourage new friendships among participants. To enroll, call your DDD case manager and ask for a referal. For more information, contact Program Coordinator at (973) 237-0983. Click here to see a list of Weekend Recreation's current list of activities.