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Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

Office of the Ombudsman for Individuals
with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families

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Transition Resources

One common challenge to every individual with an intellectual or developmental disability and their families is the transition from childhood to adulthood. Known as the proverbial "cliff" – the point at which there seems to be a sudden drop in services and supports as children age out of the school system and into adult life. Below are resources to help with this transition and more.

New Jersey State Resources

Transitions Webinar
June 26, 2024

Slide Deck

Transitions Webinar Slide Deck
June 26, 2024

Department Transition Slide Decks

Slide Deck

NJ Department of Children and Families
Children’s System of Care
PerformCare
[email protected]
PerformCare: 1-877-652-7624

Slide Deck

NJ Department of Education
Office of Special Education
[email protected]
609-376-9060

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NJ Department of Health
Early Intervention
[email protected]
609-913-5426

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NJ Department of Human Services
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Community Services Office Locations
[email protected]
1-800-832-9173

Slide Deck

NJ Department of Labor
and Workforce Development
Career Services
Field Office Locations
[email protected]
609-292-5987

Other Community Resources

Slide Deck

Transitions Checklist

Slide Deck

The Family Guide to Transition Services in New Jersey –
English Spanish

2023 Youth Transition Conference
Keynote Speaker: Paul Aronsohn

2022 Youth Transitions Conference
Keynote Speaker: Paul Aronsohn

2021 Youth Transition Conference
Keynote Speaker: Paul Aronsohn


Last Updated: Wednesday, 04/09/25
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