Children’s Services
Children’s Services
early intervention
The Arc of Union County’s Early Intervention Program is approved by The NJ Early Intervention System (NJEIS), which is administered by the NJ Department of Health.
Eligibility for Early Intervention is determined based on a comprehensive assessment and developmental delays. The areas of development include gross motor, fine motor, language, cognition and self-help. For more information, download a free brochure from NJ’s Early Intervention System. Or, to obtain information about NJEIS or a referral, please contact the statewide toll free number: (888) 653-4463.
At The Arc of Union County, we partner with families to assist their children from birth to 3 years of age to achieve developmental milestones. Once a referral is made by the NJEIS, an evaluation will be scheduled and if your child is determined to be eligible, an initial Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) will be developed. Based on those recommendations, we can provide practitioner referrals, and help you obtain appropriate services for your child and family.
employment first in new jersey
In 2012, the Governor declared New Jersey an ‘Employment First’ state. This means competitive employment is the first and preferred post-education activity for everyone, including people with disabilities.
The Extended Employment Program (EE) is one of the programs that may be offered under the federal definition of a Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP)
EE Programs:
- Provide services as an interim step in the rehabilitation process
- Are specifically designed for consumers who are presently unable to work in CIE or who have chosen to work in a non-integrated setting
- Gives individuals the ability to complete complex tasks with staff’s assistance to ensure quality!
SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Hand assembling and packaging
- Disassembly
- Repackaging
- Promotions fulfillment
- Heat sealing
- Labeling/mailing and collating
- Sorting/hanging/folding clothes/bagging/tagging/shredding and much more!
Many labor-intensive tasks or sub-components of jobs can be produced at The Arc’s work site by well-trained and supervised workers. Production is designed to meet manufacturer’s standards with a high degree of quality control and attention to production deadlines. Lower payroll costs/supplement your workforce without direct hiring.
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smart start preschool
The Smart Start Preschool Enrichment program is an inclusive preschool for ages 2.5 to 5 with a maximum of 15 children and a 4:1 ratio. The program utilizes a state approved research based curriculum, The Creative Curriculum®, which fosters social, emotional and language development while inspiring creativity and independence. Areas of focus include: cognitive development, speech and language, social skills along with fine and gross motor skills. Classroom routines: circle time, story time, art, music, movement and age-appropriate technologies.
Smart Start runs Monday through Friday:
- Full day: 9am to 2:45pm
- Mornings: 9am to 11:30am
- Afternoons: 12:15pm to 2:45pm
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