Support for Life After 21.
Because Families Shouldn’t Be Left Alone.
When adults with disabilities age out of federal programs, families are left to navigate a complex, confusing system alone. Home Sweet Hudson is here to help. We connect families in Northern New Jersey with the resources, support, and the community they need to thrive.
For Families Who Need Support
You've been your loved one's greatest advocate for their entire life. And then, at 21, the system that supported you for years simply disappears.
The transition out of federal IDEA services can feel like falling off a cliff — a tangle of Medicaid waivers, state & support agencies, day programs, and waitlists with no clear map. You're not alone, and you don't have to figure it out by yourself.
Home Sweet Hudson walks alongside families in Northern New Jersey to help navigate what comes next.
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We help you identify and access services you may not know exist - from state programs to local community groups.
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We guide families through the Medicaid waiver process and vocational rehabilitation systems so you can access the funding you're entitled to.
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Our team provides hands-on mentoring and one-on-one support for parents, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers.
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We assist families in obtaining adaptive equipment and connecting with financial assistance programs.
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We bring families together through community programming so no one feels isolated during this transition.
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We advocate at the local and state level for better policies and programs for adults with disabilities in Northern New Jersey.
Ready to get started?
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The Falling Off a Cliff Problem
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Approximately 10.2% of New Jersey's population has a disability
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1 in 3 adults have unmet healthcare needs due to cost
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Once a child with special needs is 21 they age out of federal benefits
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Parents with adult children must face a complicated state system that provides less and is difficult to navigate
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Hudson County lags behind in programming and as a result children often regress
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Parents describe this time of transition as "falling off a cliff"
Big Ideas, Real Impact.
Every event we host is designed with intention, from the atmosphere we create to the way each session flows.
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Facilitation
HSH was founded by David Tornabene, a longtime resident of Hoboken and Jersey City, and a certified nonprofit leader with years of experience guiding community nonprofit ventures.
The Home Sweet Hudson project was inspired by David's encounters with numerous friends and neighbors who were struggling to deal with special needs children who have aged out of the services they have grown up with.
His hope is to gather together a community of those interested in and affected by these issues in order to address them through direct engagement with the community, legislative advocacy on a local and state level, consolidated resources for parents and caregivers seeking information, and launching a marketing campaign to raise awareness of this often-overlooked issue.
Make a donation.
Your donation can make a significant difference in the lives of families who often feel like they’re falling off a cliff. We provide much needed aid, equipment, and finds to help families navigate a challenging transitional period.
