New Jersey has made a commitment to assist families caring for children with complex, long-term medical and developmental disabilities. For these "special needs" children, prompt attention to their condition early in life helps assure they will lead healthier lives when they are older. Each of the State’s 21 counties has an Special Child Health Service (SCHS) Case Management Unit jointly funded by SCHS and the county freeholders.  

SCHS Case Managers, with parental consent, work with the child’s parents and the physician to evaluate an affected child’s strengths and needs; and develops an individual service plan for the child and family. Medical, educational, developmental, social and economic needs of the child and family are targeted.

Specific Contacts:

• Cindy Hause, Unit Coordinator- [email protected]
• Robert Burnett, Case Manager- ext. 2543, [email protected] 
• Eileen Ricci, Case Manager- ext. 2526, [email protected]
• Maria Fiore, Case Manager- ext. 2542, [email protected]
• Leslie Malachi, PT Clerical- ext. 2522, [email protected]

Eligibility	DDD eligible youths and their families
Community Services	Family & Support Services Referral Services
Health Services	Intellectual and Developmental Needs Advocacy Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Special Needs
Payment Options	Free
Areas Served	Union County

Last Updated: 11/25/16