FAQs & RESOURCES
Frequently Asked Questions
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The N.J. Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) enables a wide range of services such as:
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Assistive technology
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Behavioral supports
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Career planning
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Cognitive rehabilitation
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Community inclusion
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Community transition
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Day habilitation
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Environmental modifications
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Goods and services
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Interpreter services
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Natural supports training
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Occupational therapy
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Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)
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Physical therapy
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Prevocational training
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Respite
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Speech, language and hearing therapy
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Supported employment (individual and small group)
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Supports brokerage
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Transportation
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Vehicle modifications Emergency Response System (PERS)
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Physical therapy
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Prevocational training
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Supported employment (individual and small group)
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Supports brokerage
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Vehicle modifications
Amazing Strides aims to maintain our status as a smaller, “boutique”-style support agency. This ensures that our coordinators can continue to have 1:1, personal relationships with clients. Each coordinator serves no more than 20 clients. Currently we can serve up to 60 clients—but we plan to add more coordinators as our client roster grows.
All of our current coordinators have been with Amazing Strides since we began.
Because everyone on our staff has extensive experience in disability support—including administration, writing service plans and advocacy—each coordinator can help to clients with a broad range of needs. Our staff also stays current on developments in the field with regular training through the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities and in a variety of coursework via The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Housing Supports Services are Medicaid-funded services that help eligible individuals find, secure, and maintain safe, stable housing in the community. Services focus on housing stability and independence and may include assistance with housing searches, applications, landlord communication, move-in planning, and tenancy support.
Eligibility is determined through NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) and authorization from a participating Managed Care Organization (MCO). Individuals must meet the program’s clinical and housing-related eligibility requirements.
No. While many individuals receiving Housing Supports are experiencing homelessness or housing instability, services may also be available to individuals who are at risk of homelessness or need support maintaining stable housing.
Amazing Strides currently provides Housing Supports Services throughout multiple counties in New Jersey. Contact our team to confirm service availability in your area.
Referrals may come from:
- Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)
- Hospitals and healthcare providers
- Shelters and community organizations
- Social service agencies
- Self-referrals from individuals or family members
Amazing Strides works with several NJ FamilyCare Managed Care Organizations, including:
- Horizon NJ Health
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
- Wellpoint
- Aetna Better Health of New Jersey
Please contact us if you are unsure of your coverage.
No. Amazing Strides is not a housing developer, landlord, or property management company. We help individuals navigate the housing process and connect with available housing opportunities and community resources.
No. Housing availability depends on many factors, including income, eligibility, housing inventory, and landlord requirements. While we cannot guarantee housing placement, we work diligently to help individuals prepare for and pursue housing opportunities.
Pre-Tenancy Supports help individuals prepare to obtain housing and may include:
- Housing readiness assessments
- Housing searches
- Completing applications
- Gathering required documentation
- Budgeting assistance
- Communication with landlords and housing providers
Tenancy Sustaining Supports help individuals maintain housing once they have moved in and may include:
- Landlord communication
- Conflict resolution
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Community resource connections
- Lease education
- Ongoing housing stability support
Amazing Strides was approved as a Support Coordination Agency by the State of New Jersey in September 2018. Since then, we have proudly served individuals and caregivers across Sussex, Warren, Passaic, Morris, Hunterdon, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Union, Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, and Atlantic counties.
Amazing Strides has a 24-hour, on-call phone line (862-230-8104) for responding to emergencies.
Move-In Supports may assist eligible individuals with obtaining essential items needed to establish a safe and stable home, subject to program guidelines and approval requirements.
Housing Supports participants are required to maintain regular contact with their Housing Supports Case Manager. This includes scheduled meetings and required in-person visits based on program requirements.
Yes. Housing Supports Services require periodic in-person visits as part of program compliance and ongoing housing stability planning.
Consistent participation is important for continued service eligibility. If an individual repeatedly misses appointments or becomes unresponsive, services may be reviewed by the Managed Care Organization and could be subject to closure.
Yes. With the individual’s permission, family members, guardians, caregivers, and other support team members are encouraged to participate in planning discussions when appropriate.
Common documents may include:
- Identification
- Social Security card
- Proof of income
- Benefit award letters
- Bank statements
- Medicaid information
- Other documents requested by housing providers
Every situation is unique. Housing timelines vary based on income, housing preferences, location, available inventory, and eligibility requirements.
Yes. Housing stability is closely connected to financial stability. Our team can help connect individuals to employment resources, benefits counseling, financial literacy programs, and other community supports.
Complete our Housing Supports Referral Form or contact our team directly. A member of our Housing Supports team will review your information and discuss next steps.
Additional FAQ for Referral Sources
Why should providers refer clients to Amazing Strides?
Amazing Strides takes a housing readiness approach, helping individuals build the foundation needed to obtain and maintain long-term housing stability through person-centered planning and consistent case management.
What makes Amazing Strides different?
- Person-centered approach
- Experienced leadership with decades of human services experience
- Strong community partnerships
- Housing readiness focus
- Ongoing tenancy support
- Multilingual service capacity (English and Spanish)
Can hospitals, shelters, and community agencies refer directly?
Yes. We welcome referrals from healthcare providers, shelters, behavioral health organizations, social service agencies, and community partners throughout New Jersey.