Transition Resources for Parents/Guardians

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVRS)

DVRS offers vocational training, counseling, and job placement (DVRS Referral Forms

Local Division of Vocational Rehabilitation:

Ocean County: 732-505-2310

1027 Hooper Avenue

Bldg. 6 Suite 1, Third Floor

Toms River, NJ 08753-2225

Monmouth County: 732-775-1999

60 Taylor Avenue North 

Neptune, NJ 07753-4844

 

Guardianship

Information on Guardianship

Guardianship Assistance Program (Affordable Option I found, you do not need to use)

609-444-6653

www.gapservices.org

105 High Street

Mt. Holly, NJ 08060

Stephanie Streter, Esquire

Apply one month prior to 18th Birthday

 

Medicaid 

Medicaid Eligibility and DDD

1-800-356-1561

Local Social Services Offices:

Ocean County: 732-349-1500

Monmouth County: 732-431-6000

 

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

****Eligibility for SSI benefits is determined by Social Security Administration****

Supplemental Security Income Benefits for Adults 18-65

Apply 2-3 months before 18th Birthday, Parent/Guardian can do over the phone or in local office.

1-800-772-1213

Local Social Security Administration Offices:

SSA Toms River Location

190 St. Catherine Blvd.

Toms River, NJ 08755

SSA Brick Location 

2620 Yorktowne Blvd.

Brick Township, NJ 08723

SSA Neptune Location

3310 NJ-66

Neptune Township, NJ 07753

 

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) 

DDD Forms & Timeline

DDD Community Service Office that serves applicant’s county of residence for Ocean/Monmouth County: 732-863-4500

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Juniper Plaza

Suite 1-J

3499 Route 9 North

Freehold, NJ 07728

Short Form for DDD (Only if student was DDD eligible prior to 18 or had perform care)

DDD Full Application (When student was not previously eligible prior to 18)

Graduates Aging Out(Timeline)

A Quick Guide for Families

 

Support Coordination Agency 

Support Coordination Form (Agencies, Form, and Tips on Picking a Support Coordinator)

**(Send in Support Coordination Agency Selection Form 3 months prior to student turning 21)***

Publication on Choosing a Support Coordination Agency  (Useful information to guide you as you research and select a Support Coordination Agency)