DDD Contacting Priority Waiting List Families: What's Your Number?
For the first time, the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities sent all of the approximately 4,600 individuals on the Priority category of its residential
waiting list a letter informing them of their position on the list. DDD understands that many families are vitally concerned about this ranking and plans to provide this information annually.
The division's residential waiting list is divided into three categories: Priority, Priority Deferred and General. Individuals in the Priority category are considered
to have the greatest potential need for a placement. The criteria for these categories are outlined in Division Circular #8 and at NJAC 10:46C.
In general, individuals are assigned to the Priority category when one of the following situations exists:
- The individual is in need of placement because he or she is determined to be at significant risk
- Both of the birth or adoptive parents are 55 years or older.
The letter mailed the week of November 17, 2008 confirms the date individuals were added to the
Priority category of the waiting list and note their number on the list. It will be accompanied by a fact sheet describing the eligibility criteria for receiving DDD-funded services, a description of the
divisionʼs services and contact information for the division and its regional offices.
Below is an example of the letter individuals on the Priority category received. Individuals with
questions about the letter should contact their case managers or their DDD regional office. If you think you should have received a letter, you should contact your case manager. If you need help writing a
letter to DDD regarding your Priority Waiting List Status, click here to email The Arc and we can send you a sample letter.
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