If your child needs help with daily life challenges or with developmental concerns, contact PerformCare at 1-877-652-7624.
Families of children 3 and older can also receive referrals for assistance from Project Child Find, an initiative of the Office of Special Education Programs at the state Department of Education. Call 800-322-8174 for more information. Services for older children are typically provided through the local school district.
If you or your child are an adult with disabilities, including autism, contact the Division of Disabilities Services at 888-285-3036 for information on programs and services for which you or your child may be eligible.
Division of Disabilities Services
If you or your child are an adult with a disability and looking for a job or vocational skills training, contact the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to determine your eligibility.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Adults with autism spectrum disorders may be eligible to receive services through the Office on Autism, a division of the New Jersey Department of Human Services.
Children under the age of 3 with autism spectrum disorders can receive services through Early Intervention Services.
New Jersey has county-based case management services available to all families with autism. Family Centered Care Services (FCCS) provides information on accessing state, federal, and community resources.