Since 1986, Avidd Community Services of NJ has proudly provided quality services that help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities reach their highest level of achievement and independence.

We designed our programs to ensure each individual becomes a contributing community member. Avidd offers community housing, job training, job placement services, and social and recreational experiences to enrich the lives of the adults in our programs.

Avidd Career and Transition Services (ACTS) provides a person-centered approach to assist students ages 14-21 in transitioning into the workforce.

Pre-ETS Paid Internship Program
Provides students ages 14-21 with an IEP or 504 plan to participate in paid work experiences at an integrated community-based employer. We offer a 3-week Work readiness training prior to being placed in a 150-hour paid position, followed by another 3-week review workshop at the paid hours are completed. Students must be enrolled with DVRS.

Pre-ETS (Pre-Employment Transition Services)
Provides students 14-21 with an IEP or 504 the opportunity to learn work readiness skills in a 1:1 setting focusing on the 5 areas of Transition services: Job Exploration, Work Readiness, Self- Advocacy, Continuing Education, and Work-Based Learning. This service is funded through DVRS.

Supportive Employment
Employment Services offered are individually designed to meet the goals of each individual and include supervised training, job placement, and community-based competitive employment. These services are funded through DDD, CBVI, and DVRS.

Recreation Program
Avidd Community Services of NJ offers a recreation program that provides events and activities that promote community and social inclusion. Each month, participants have a chance to participate in community outings, arts and crafts, Bingo Night, and more. Ages 18 and up.

Community Residences
Our group homes provide 24-hour supervision by a well-trained, professional, and caring staff. They have household chores and responsibilities, such as menu planning, budgeting, and personal hygiene skills. We currently have group homes throughout Bergen, Morris, and Somerset counties.

Community Supports
Avidd is committed to helping people thrive in their homes, schools, and jobs. We offer in-home supports to help individuals become more independent in their daily lives.

Age Groups	Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Employment / Training Life Skills Training Preparing for Adulthood Supported Employment Family & Support Services Family Support
Health Services	Intellectual and Developmental Needs Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) I / DD Day Program Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Learning Disabilities Special Needs Transition Planning
Treatment Services	In-Community Services Professional Services / Wraparound Out-of-Home Services Group Home
Payment Types	Medicaid Self Pay Sliding Scale / Payment Plans State Funding State-Public Contracted Service
Areas Served	Bergen County Morris County Somerset County

Last Updated: 09/29/26