State guide

New Jersey

Programs, dollars, and people that serve autism families in New Jersey. Federal protections always apply on top of what you see here.

⏰ Act now — Medicaid waiver waitlist

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Community Care Program

Typical wait: relatively accessible — NJ eliminated its waitlist in 2009 by court order

Apply through NJ DDD as soon as diagnosis is confirmed — New Jersey is one of the few states with no formal waitlist for eligible individuals.

NJ DDD serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Eligibility determination is required before services begin.

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