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Agency Weekend Recreation

Provided by a Direct Care Professional

Agency Weekend Recreation (AWR) is ideal for providing youth with enriching experiences over the weekend, fostering social skills, and offering a break from the home environment. It supports the youth's overall development by promoting active participation in group settings and community-based activities.

By providing caregivers with the chance to take breaks, Elmy’s intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) respite services enable them to rest, enjoy leisure activities, or attend to personal tasks. During these periods, skilled professionals care for the youth either at home or in another safe environment.

We offer services to all 21 New Jersey counties
Essex
Hudson
Middlesex
Somerset
Union

Fun-Filled Weekends for Loved Ones 

The Agency Weekend Recreation service runs from Friday evening through Sunday, providing a range of group activities that can include community outings, enhancing the youth's social experiences and engagement with their surroundings.

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Flexible Usage

Families can utilize up to 75 hours of Agency Weekend Recreation services, inclusive of transportation time, within a 90-day period.

This flexibility allows families to tailor the service usage to their needs, ensuring that youth can benefit from regular social and recreational activities without being confined to a rigid schedule.

Transportation

Elmy's provides transportation for the Agency Weekend Recreation Program. The cost is included in the posted rate, with no additional funds provided for this purpose.

This ensures that the program remains accessible and affordable for families while maintaining a structured approach to transportation logistics.

Community Outings 

Agency Weekend Recreation sometimes includes outings in the community, allowing youth to explore and interact with various environments and activities outside of the home.

These outings are designed to promote social interaction, learning, and enjoyment in diverse settings, contributing to the overall development and well-being of the participants.

Eligibility Criteria for Respite Services

The individual is eligible for Respite Services if:

The individual is deemed eligible for CSOC developmental disability (DD) services.

The individual is under the age of 21 and will not turn 21 before the end of the dates selected for respite services.

The individual resides at home with a caregiver.

The individual is aged 4 to under 21 years old

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Register with your Child's Cyber ID

How to Know if Your Child or Loved One is DD-Eligible

In order to get your child's Cyber ID Number, please follow the steps below:

Call 877 652 7624
Register with PerformCare
Get the Cyber ID number to confirm Respite eligibility
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You will need the individual’s Cyber ID
Number in order to apply for our respite program.
The goal of Elmy's Respite Service is to help maintain the highest possible level of physical, emotional, and social well-being for each individual.

For DD Eligible Children

After your application is done:
Call 609 689 5400:
Get in touch with our team to discuss your child’s needs.
Ask for your Care Connector:
A dedicated professional will be assigned to help you navigate the care process.
Choose Elmy's Special Services as your Service Provider:
Ensure that you specify Elmy’s as your preferred provider to receive specialized services tailored for your child.
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