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Supports parents and caregivers of children aged birth through 25 facing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges by advocating for collaboration with agencies such as DCP&P, DDD, and Juvenile Justice. Provides essential services including peer support, education, advocacy, mediation training, and assistance with court appointments and IEPs. Extends resources through the county Family Support Organization, offering information and referrals to mental healthcare practitioners, special education schools, and substance abuse programs.

Supports students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, ages 5 to 21, fostering learning outside the traditional school setting. Caters to students with various challenges, such as behavioral issues or mood and psychiatric disorders. Maintains a low staff-student ratio of 1:3 and limited class sizes of up to 12 students, for a more personalized educational environment. Combines an academic curriculum with evidence-based positive behavior supports and therapeutic services.

An 8-month leadership development and advocacy education program for adults with developmental disabilities (over age 21) and family members of children and transition age youth. The goal of this program is to prepare the next generation of disability advocates to work toward meaningful statewide change.

Operates a public interest law firm that specializes in the reform of the public elementary and secondary school systems in New Jersey. The law firm provides free legal representation for low-income parents and guardians of public school children who encounter problems in areas such as special education, school discipline, school residency, bullying/harassment bilingual education, and the provision of a thorough and efficient education.

Provide peer-to-peer support, training, resources, and advocacy to caregivers of children/youth facing mental health, behavioral, developmental, or substance-use challenges, helping them engage effectively with schools and systems