Getting Started With ADEPT Programs
Residential inquiries for individuals, families, guardians, and support coordinators
Exploring a new living arrangement starts with understanding the person and their goals. This page helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, families, guardians, and support coordinators begin a conversation about ADEPT’s residential services in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Choose Your Starting Point
I already receive DDD services or have a support coordinator
Speak with your support coordinator about the housing or support change you are considering, and contact ADEPT to ask about our services. Your coordinator can help connect the discussion to your goals and current service plan.
I am new to New Jersey DDD services
Begin with the official DDD application and eligibility information. DDD determines eligibility and provides instructions for applying. You can also contact ADEPT with general questions about our organization and residential services while you learn about the process.
I am a support coordinator or professional making an inquiry
Contact ADEPT with your name, organization, contact information, and a brief description of the inquiry. Ask about current availability and how to discuss a potential referral with the appropriate team member.
What to Include in Your First Message
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Your name and whether you are contacting us for yourself, as a family member or guardian, or as a professional.
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The best phone number or email address for a reply.
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The county where the person currently lives and the area they are considering.
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A brief description of the question or residential support you want to explore.
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Whether a support coordinator is involved and any timing that is relevant to the inquiry.
A short overview is enough for an initial inquiry. Ask our team how to share support plans or other records if they are needed.
Prepare for a Useful Residential Conversation
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Start with the person’s preferences. Consider their routines, interests, relationships, and the choices they want to make about their home.
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Bring the planning team together. Involve the individual and the family members, guardian, or other supporters they want included, along with their support coordinator when applicable.
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Write down support questions. Discuss accessibility, communication, daily routines, community participation, and any needs that should shape the conversation.
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Ask about service fit and current availability. Contact ADEPT to explore whether our residential services may be an appropriate option.
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Review the next steps with your support coordinator and DDD. Program enrollment, service authorization, and planning requirements depend on the individual’s circumstances.
Understand Who Does What
ADEPT can answer questions about our residential services. DDD makes eligibility and program decisions. Support coordination agencies work independently from service providers and help people create and update their service plans.
DDD administers two Medicaid home and community-based waiver programs: the Supports Program and Community Care Program. Their requirements differ, so your planning team should use DDD’s current guidance when considering services.
Official NJ DDD Resources
Common Questions
Does contacting ADEPT reserve a placement?
An inquiry starts a conversation about services, needs, and current availability. Any potential residential arrangement also depends on service fit and the relevant planning and authorization steps.
Can I contact ADEPT before I finish the DDD application process?
You can contact us with general questions about ADEPT. For your eligibility application or program enrollment, follow the instructions provided by DDD and speak with its intake team.
Where is ADEPT located?
Our administrative office is at 2 Mill St., Suite 2, Mount Holly, NJ 08060. Our six group homes are located in Burlington County.
Contact ADEPT Programs
Phone: 609-267-8484. Email: Info@AdeptPrograms.com. You can also use our contact page.
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