New Jersey Association of Community Providers - NJACP

12/30/2025

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Princeton Child Development Institute is a nonprofit program that provides quality treatment, education and professional training and mentoring in New Jersey. Through research, PCDI has pioneered comprehensive intervention models that are used nationally and internationally for the benefit of individuals with autism. Learn more: https://pcdi.org/

12/29/2025

It’s time to GET EXCITED for our 2026 Annual Conference!

Join us March 12-13 at Resorts Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City for NJACP’s Annual Statewide Conference – a premier event for the IDD community that will focus on addressing challenges from legislative shifts to leadership changes at the state and national levels.

SAVE THE DATE – Attendee Early Bird Registration is anticipated to open on January 1st! More information can be found on the NJACP website: https://njacp.org/2026-njacp-annual-conference/

WATCH a highlight reel from our 2025 Conference here: https://youtu.be/G_gUFldBouo?si=hIasVWDL-h0i7w_p

Highlights from our 38th Annual Statewide Conference, held on March 20 & 21, 2025 in Atlantic City, NJ (Resorts Hotel and Casino).

12/22/2025

REGISTER NOW: NJACP will be hosting a virtual Documentation Training seminar beginning in January 2026. This seminar is designed to provide an overview of the general Medicaid requirements for providing and documenting services under the Supports Program Manual, in order to help participants understand the critical role they play in providing and documenting Medicaid-approved services.

Deadline to register is coming up on 12/30/2025 at 8AM (EST)– click here to register via our website: https://njacp.org/events/

12/19/2025

From the entire team at the New Jersey Association of Community Providers (NJACP), we extend warm holiday wishes to you and your families during this very special time of year.

Check out this message from NJACP CEO Libby Vinson, as she reflects on the holiday season and shares how this time of year has an extraordinary way of bringing people together with laughter, light and love.

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From the entire team at the New Jersey Association of Community Providers (NJACP), we extend warm holiday wishes to you and your families during this very sp...

12/18/2025

Last week, NJACP CEO Libby Vinson testified at the NJ Assembly’s Health Committee hearing in support and with amendments on A-5634, creating a structure and permitting the Department of Human Services to levy fines against providers.

🎥 WATCH the full video of Libby’s testimony here, reinforcing the point that we are all better when we are collaborating and working together: https://youtu.be/IVhNR-Jo8Qs?si=uoPcHaguXfy9gE47

On December 11, 2025, NJACP CEO Libby Vinson testified at the NJ Assembly’s Health Committee hearing in support and with amendments on A-5634, creating a str...

12/17/2025

Interested in becoming an advertiser, exhibitor or sponsor at our 2026 Annual Conference coming up in March?

The deadline for early bird pricing is coming up soon, so don’t wait – ending on 12/31/25 at 5PM (EST)!

More information on advertising, exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities can be found on the NJACP website: https://njacp.org/2026-njacp-annual-conference/

12/16/2025

The NJACP Strategic Partner Program links companies offering products and/or services that could assist service providers with improving the functionality of their organization. Today, we highlight Mercadien, a provider of accounting, tax and consulting services to companies, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, government entities and wealthy individuals and families. Learn more: https://www.mercadien.com/

12/15/2025

Last week, NJACP CEO Libby Vinson testified at the NJ Assembly’s Health Committee hearing in support and with amendments on A-5634, creating a structure and permitting the Department of Human Services to levy fines against providers.

NJACP and Autism New Jersey signed a joint letter, along with a parent group of children with severe Autism, that supported additional amendments to A-5634 and it’s Senate companion bill S-3750, particularly with regard to the definition of administrative neglect.

Be on the lookout – we will share a full video of Libby’s testimony later this week.

12/12/2025

Congratulations to our member Bancroft, who named their next President & CEO Gregory Passanante this week! Greg succeeds Toni Pergolin, who is retiring after 22 years of as Bancroft’s leader, leaving an inspiring legacy. We welcome Greg, and look forward to working with him and Bancroft to best support individuals with and the entire IDD community throughout the state. READ MORE: https://www.bancroft.org/bancroft-welcomes-gregory-passanante-as-next-president-ceo/

Welcome to Bancroft, Gregory Passanante!

Greg has been named Bancroft’s next President & CEO, only the tenth in our history.

He comes to us from Shriners Children’s Hospital and is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 20 years of leadership experience across hospital administration, clinical operations and nursing. He’s committed, passionate, and innovative, and we are excited for his vision to come to life for the individuals and entire communities we support.

Greg succeeds Toni Pergolin, who is retiring after 22 years at the helm of Bancroft.

Thank you, Toni, for leaving such a remarkable legacy. And welcome to our world, Greg! We are so happy to have you.

Click here for the full story: https://bit.ly/3KA5fa5

12/11/2025

Take a look at this powerful Op-Ed from member Steve Setteducati, CEO of New Concepts for Living (NCFL) that underscores a hard truth: far too many New Jerseyans with disabilities still face significant barriers to healthcare. 📖READ: https://www.northjersey.com/story/opinion/2025/12/03/nj-health-care-barriers-disabled-opinion/87484495007/ (subscription required to access full article)

What’s inspiring is that NCFL isn’t just naming the problem — they’re building solutions.

NCFL's innovative partnership with Valley Health System is a model for how providers and health systems can work together to make care more accessible, personal, and effective for individuals with I/DD. And it’s just one example of how NJACP members and other community partners are bridging gaps in our healthcare system through collaboration and forward-thinking models of care.

Having a disability cannot be a barrier to high-quality health care in New Jersey.

12/10/2025

On Friday, Team visited Strategic Partner Decades Construction & Facilities Group, a company that specializes in design, construction, maintenance, and facilities management for residential and day programs supporting individuals with IDD. Their decades of industry expertise truly streamline processes, saving providers time and money so they can focus on what matters most—the people they serve.

A huge shout-out to Decades President Bill Bamford, Director of Commercial Properties Steve Hitzel, and Director of Business Development Ira Brooks for being such valued and trusted partners. NJACP is proud to be partnering with Decades for the maintenance of our headquarters in Ewing this coming year!

We are indeed .

12/08/2025

Last week, NJACP CEO Libby Vinson testified on the New Jersey's Human Services Budget Listening Session on behalf of our provider members and the state's entire community.

🎥WATCH: https://youtu.be/etAq1Tnk2JA?si=PNIvpdy5gFcD3gyu