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The Arc of New Jersey Family Ambassadors Program

This exclusive program will offer select family members the opportunity to receive training and support to become more actively involved in advocacy activities. Members of this program option will be able to participate in training through The Arc of New Jersey and become Ambassadors to the Governor, Legislature and various Executive Branch officials. The Arc of New Jersey is looking for 2-3 individuals from each legislative district who will bring the issues to their representatives through meetings and committee hearings, as needed.  

Eligibility for the Family Ambassadors Program

To participate in the Family Ambassadors program, you must:

1. Be a member of the Families Network
2. Submit a completed application
3. Agree to attend trainings and respond to action alerts and other calls to action that the Program sends out

How do I sign up for the Family Ambassadors Program?

Step 1: Review the eligibility criteria 

Step 2: Click here to download an application:   PDF format  Word format

Step 3: Submit your completed application form via:

- email to fap@arcnj.org
- fax to 732-214-1834, ATTN: Family Advocacy Program
- or, mail to:

Family Advocacy Program
The Arc of New Jersey
985 Livingston Avenue
North Brunswick, NJ 08902