What is a Support Coordination Agency?
A support coordination agency is an organization qualified by the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) to provide services that assist consumers in gaining access to needed programs and state plans, as well as needed medical, social, educational, and other services.
Support Coordinators access a variety of needs in partnership with the person, his/her family, DDD, and service providers which include the following:
• Identifying the person’s support needs and preferences
• Developing the NJ Person Centered Planning Tool and NJ Individual Service Plan
• Locating options for services that include: traditional disability providers, generic community supports, government supports beyond DDD, and/or a natural support system based on funds available in the person’s individual budget
• Ongoing monitoring of supports and services
• Responding to emergencies and other service-related needs of the person and/or family
• Responding to emergencies and other service-related needs of the person and/or family