Resources
How to Request a Child Study Team (CST) Evaluation
Please see the below guidelines regarding parent letters requesting Child Study Team evaluations. Please reach out to the Office of Interventions for any questions or concerns at 908.731.4200 EXT 5205
Parents/Guardians are entitled to request a Child Study Team meeting through written communication
Parent/Guardian letters should include the below information:
Date
Parent/Guardian Name
Relationship with the student
Address of parent/guardian and student
Student Name
Student Birthdate
Student School
Reason for requesting CST
Signature
Any medical notes MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian letter
All parent/guardian letters must be submitted to the Office of Interventions for processing
Please scan them and email here
Mail to:
Office of Interventions, Students Services Department
Marcos Bayas 1200 Myrtle Ave.
Plainfield, NJ 07063
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Provides public funding for services and supports that assist New Jersey adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities age 21 and older to live as independently as possible · Links to regional/local office contacts, SSI and Medicaid eligibility, support coordination, and other services can be found here
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
After web address is located, click on “PLAN”, then under “Just For You” click on Vocational Rehabilitation Services
The mission of DVRS is to enable eligible individuals with disabilities to achieve an employment outcome consistent with their strengths, priorities, needs, abilities, and capabilities
Social Security Administration – SSI
This link provides information on how to apply for supplemental security income (SSI) which is a requirement for individuals who wish to receive DDD-funded services
Links to completing and tracking an application, as well as requirements, can be found here
Medicaid application/eligibility
This website/link provides information on applying and receiving Medicaid eligibility/coverage, which is another requirement for individuals who wish to receive DDD-funded services