The Regional Family Support Planning Councils
In accordance with the 1993 Family Support Act, the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities established the Regional Family Support Planning Councils (RFSPCs). The RFSPSCs provide a venue for parents and family members of people with developmental disabilities to exchange knowledge and information about family support services.
Members advocate for families and individuals with developmental disabilities at the local and state level on issues that directly impact their lives. They also collaborate with the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and Department of Children and Families, Division of Children’s System of Care (CSOC) on how to better serve individuals and their families.
RFSPC members, through their regional councils, monitor and evaluate the service delivery system, and inform families about current issues. They also inform policymakers, make recommendations to DDD and CSOC , and advocate to local officials and state legislators about the needs of those who support a family member with developmental/intellectual disabilities living at home and in the community.
Find your Regional Family Support Planning Council’s meeting schedule and location here.
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Regional Family Support Planning Councils 2025 Annual Report
The Regional Family Support Planning Council (RFSPC) FY25 Annual Report highlights a year of strong peer support, impactful advocacy, and continued community engagement. RFSPCs connected a total of 1,676 event registrants statewide, with 94.8% rating sessions as excellent or very good. We advanced key safety advocacy, hosted a successful Developmental Disability Education Day: Passing the Baton, and elevated New Jersey’s person‑centered practices through the National Community of Practice, Supporting Families of Individuals with I/DD. RFSPC members also elevated family voices in major Medicaid advocacy at both state and federal levels.
These accomplishments reflect the dedication of the RFSPC Chairs and Members and our shared commitment to amplifying family voices.