A1792

Requires DHS to establish five-year pilot program to facilitate coordinated provision of systemic, therapeutic, assessment, resource, and treatment (START) services to adults who have both developmental disabilities and mental illness.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1792 establishes a five-year pilot program to provide coordinated START services to adults with developmental disabilities and mental.

New Jersey A1792 mandates the Department of Human Services to create a five-year pilot program offering coordinated systemic, therapeutic, assessment, resource, and treatment (START) services to adults with both developmental disabilities and mental illness. The program aims to enhance the health and wellbeing of eligible adults, enabling them to avoid institutionalization and maintain community-based residence. It also provides therapeutic respite homes for crisis prevention and stabilization.

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Where it stands

Current
Aging and Human Services Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

D
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee