Individual Support · Franklin Park, NJ
One-to-One Individual Support for Adults with I/DD in Franklin Park, NJ
Personalized, one-to-one assistance matched to each adult's goals — daily routines, communication, and personal care, delivered with dignity and choice through FOLAK's Adult Social Program of NJ.
Definition
What is Individual Support in a NJ DDD day program?
Individual Support is one-to-one assistance matched to each adult's goals — help with daily routines, communication, and personal care, delivered with dignity and choice. New Jersey DDD defines it as self-care and habilitation tasks staff perform or supervise.
What does Individual Support include?
Individual Support covers one-to-one help with everyday living — personal care and hygiene, daily routines, meal preparation, household tasks, communication, and decision-making — taught and supported so each adult builds and keeps real independence.
New Jersey DDD defines Individual Support as self-care and habilitation-related tasks that staff perform or supervise to build independent daily living. FOLAK delivers this as personalized 1:1 assistance — guiding hygiene, dressing, grooming, eating, cooking, cleaning, laundry, and money handling at a pace set by the participant.
The skill-building focus separates Individual Support from simple task completion. The Arc and AAIDD frame person-centered support as doing things with a person rather than for them, so each routine doubles as practice toward greater self-direction, communication, and confidence.
Who does Individual Support help?
Individual Support serves adults 21 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities who benefit from focused one-to-one assistance. New Jersey DDD names eligible conditions including intellectual disability, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and spina bifida.
Eligibility rests on three tests New Jersey DDD applies for adult services: age 21 or older, a developmental disability as defined under N.J.S.A. 30:6D-3 that manifested before age 22 and substantially limits major life activities, and NJ FamilyCare Medicaid enrollment.
FOLAK's Adult Social Program of NJ supports participants on either the Supports Program or the Community Care Program. Individual Support fits adults who want closer, individualized attention alongside or within their day, matched to personal goals rather than a one-size group routine.
How does Individual Support work day to day?
Individual Support pairs each participant with staff for direct one-to-one attention. Goals from the ISP shape each session, routines progress at the person's pace, and choice guides what gets practiced and when, with dignity throughout.
Each plan starts with the person. FOLAK matches staff to the participant's goals, then builds daily routines around them — practicing a morning hygiene sequence, rehearsing a conversation, or following a cooking step — documented against ISP outcomes for the Support Coordinator's monthly monitoring.
The CMS HCBS Settings Rule (42 CFR 441.301) anchors how the support runs: integrated settings, full community access, autonomy, and freedom from isolation. Individual Support at FOLAK reflects that standard, treating choice and rights as the foundation of every interaction.
How does Individual Support fit the ISP and DDD funding?
Individual Support flows through the Individualized Service Plan. New Jersey DDD authorizes the service only when it appears in the ISP and within the participant's NJ CAT-based annual budget, funded by Medicaid home- and community-based services.
The Support Coordinator drives the plan. A conflict-free Support Coordination Agency develops the ISP, lists Individual Support with its goals, and monitors health and safety monthly. As a provider, FOLAK completes an ISP Worksheet with each participant ahead of the annual meeting and shares it with the team.
Funding follows need. New Jersey DDD uses the NJ CAT assessment to set a tier and annual budget; the ISP authorizes Individual Support within that budget. FOLAK coordinates directly with each participant's Support Coordinator so authorized supports align with documented goals.
What can families expect from FOLAK?
Families and Support Coordinators receive consistent one-to-one staffing, transparent communication, and goal progress tied to the ISP. FOLAK operates as a for-profit, NJ DDD day-habilitation program for adults 21+ in Franklin Park, Somerset County.
Communication stays open. Under New Jersey DDD's Stephen Komninos' Law and Danielle's Law, FOLAK maintains guardian communication, incident reporting, and immediate emergency response. Families and guardians stay informed about routines, progress, and any changes in support.
Dignity and choice define the experience. The Arc and AAIDD describe quality support as person-directed and respectful of autonomy. FOLAK reflects that through individualized goals, participant choice, and staff who support each adult to do as much independently as possible. Reach the program at (732) 869-9104 or folakhealthcarellc@gmail.com.
What do families ask about individual support?
Who is eligible for Individual Support through NJ DDD?
Adults 21 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities qualify when they meet New Jersey DDD's developmental-disability definition under N.J.S.A. 30:6D-3, hold NJ FamilyCare Medicaid, and have Individual Support authorized in their ISP.
How is Individual Support funded?
Medicaid home- and community-based services fund Individual Support through New Jersey DDD. The NJ CAT assessment sets a support tier and annual budget, and the ISP authorizes the service within that budget.
How does a family or Support Coordinator get started?
Contact FOLAK at (732) 869-9104 or folakhealthcarellc@gmail.com. The Support Coordinator adds Individual Support to the ISP with its goals; once New Jersey DDD authorizes it within the annual budget, one-to-one support begins.
What makes one-to-one Individual Support effective?
Person-centered matching to real goals makes Individual Support effective. The Arc and AAIDD tie outcomes to autonomy, choice, and dignity; FOLAK pairs consistent staff with each participant and practices everyday routines that build lasting independence.
How is Individual Support different from day habilitation?
Individual Support delivers focused one-to-one assistance with daily routines and personal care, while day habilitation builds community-participation skills in groups. New Jersey DDD authorizes each separately in the ISP, and FOLAK avoids billing them concurrently.
Does FOLAK provide medical or nursing care as part of Individual Support?
No. Individual Support at FOLAK is non-medical habilitation — personal care, daily routines, communication, and skill-building. New Jersey DDD classifies it as a habilitation service, distinct from the nursing-supervised medical adult day care licensed under N.J.A.C. 8:43F.
What other services does FOLAK Healthcare offer?
Day Habilitation
Structured daytime programming that builds daily-living, social, and self-care skills — promoting independence, routine, and meaningful engagement for adults with I/DD.
Behavior Management
Positive behavioral support that helps individuals self-regulate, communicate needs, and reduce barriers to participation, guided by each person's plan.
Prevocational Training
Work-readiness skill-building — task sequencing, soft skills, and work habits — that prepares individuals for volunteer roles and future employment.
Community-Based Support
Staff-supported access to the wider community — errands, recreation, volunteering, and local activities — that builds real-world skills and natural connections.
Community Inclusion
Opportunities to take part in community life — outings, social groups, and civic activities — that build belonging beyond the program walls.
Respite
Short-term, reliable relief care that gives family caregivers a break while their loved one stays safely supported and engaged.
How do you start adult day services in Franklin Park, NJ?
Start with a visit. Schedule a tour or call us, and our team walks you through the center, answers your questions, and sets up a simple intake assessment.