N.J. Admin. Code § 10:40-1.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 10:40-1.1 - Division of Developmental Disabilities' mission

(a) The Division of Developmental Disabilities funds services and supports for eligible individuals with developmental disabilities. The Division's mission is to assure the opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities to receive quality services and supports, participate meaningfully in their communities, and exercise their right to make choices. This mission and the Division's goals are founded within these core principles:

1. To ensure health and safety while respecting the rights of individuals;

2. To promote and expand community-based supports and services to avoid institutional, segregated, and out-of-State services;

3. To promote individual choice, natural relationships, and equity in the provision of supports and services;

4. To ensure access to needed services from other New Jersey State and local agencies;

5. To support provider agencies in achieving core principles;

6. To ensure that services and supports are high in quality and culturally competent;

7. To ensure financial accountability and compliance with all laws and ethical codes;

8. To ensure clear, consistent communication and responsiveness to stakeholders; and

9. To promote collaboration and partnerships with individuals, families, providers, and all other stakeholders.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:40-1.1

Adopted by 48 N.J.R. 648(a), effective 3/21/2016