Support coordination in New Jersey
Support Coordination
Support coordination helps eligible adults and families navigate DDD services, develop and monitor a person-centered plan, and connect with providers and community resources. A support coordinator does not decide state eligibility or require a person to choose a particular provider.
Who may want to explore this
A possible fit starts with the person’s goals.
- Adults eligible for NJ DDD services
- Families navigating approved supports
- People transitioning into adult services
- Individuals comparing providers and community resources
Possible benefits
Support should connect to everyday life.
- A clearer view of available options
- A plan organized around individual goals
- Help comparing possible providers
- Ongoing coordination as needs change
What support may include
Specific support is discussed during intake.
These examples are educational, not a promise that every activity, format, or authorization is currently available.
- Explaining available service categories
- Developing a person-centered plan
- Connecting with selected providers
- Monitoring plan needs and changes
- Identifying community resources
How to begin
Four practical steps from question to decision.
Contact Grace
Share the person’s age, county, goals, and the service or problem you are trying to understand.
Discuss the person
Talk about preferences, routines, strengths, communication, current supports, and what matters most.
Review requirements
Grace explains known availability and any approved-plan, state-program, referral, or intake information that may be relevant.
Decide the next step
If there may be a fit, Grace outlines the next action. A conversation does not guarantee eligibility, authorization, or placement.
Questions families ask
About support coordination
What does a support coordinator do?
A support coordinator helps an eligible person develop and monitor a plan, understand available services, and connect with providers the person chooses.
Does a support coordinator decide DDD eligibility?
No. The State of New Jersey determines DDD eligibility. Support coordination begins within the applicable state process after eligibility and program steps are completed.
Can I choose my providers?
Support coordination is intended to help individuals and families understand options and connect with selected providers. Ask your coordinator or official DDD resources about current choice requirements.
Talk with Grace
Ask Grace about support coordination.
Tell us what support you are looking for. Grace will listen, explain possible next steps, and help you decide whether a conversation makes sense.