New Jersey Association of Community Providers - NJACP

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

12/04/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we wanted to share with you another segment of "Libby's Perspective" – In this week’s episode, NJACP CEO Libby Vinson talks about the insights and stories she has heard from families in the community about the extraordinary care their loved ones have received from compassionate providers across the state of New Jersey – showing us all that great things happen when we all work together.

🎥WATCH:

In this latest segment of "Libby's Perspective," NJACP CEO Libby Vinson discusses the insights and feedback shared by families in the community and the ...

12/03/2025

As a proud member of the Garden State Coalition for Care, NJACP would like to raise awareness of the Coalition's webinar next week, "Protecting Care: What New Jersey Advocates Need to Know About H.R. 1".

🔸Thursday, December 11th
🔸2pm to 3:15pm

We urge advocates to consider participating in this important webinar, which will address the implications of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" on our state's Medicaid program, NJ FamilyCare. Please note: This webinar is created specifically for advocates. A second webinar on H.R. 1 will be held in 2026 with content geared towards individuals and families.

Space is limited, register today: https://bit.ly/3XDkZfb

Experts will how funding restrictions and new administrative requirements could limit access to optional Medicaid services, including home and community-based services that support people remaining in their homes and communities. Speakers will also examine the implications for the Medicaid expansion...

12/02/2025

Thank you to Family Resource Network CEO Liza Gundell and her dedicated team for welcoming us to their headquarters and educating us about FSN’s personalized, human-centric supports across the state of .

FRN brings together the strength of three focused affiliates—Autism Family Services of New Jersey, Caregivers of New Jersey, and Epilepsy Services of New Jersey—to provide more than 30 programs and services to New Jersey residents living with epilepsy, autism, intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities, and chronic illness.

It was an honor to see firsthand the profound, positive impact FRN has on the lives of so many New Jerseyans every single day.

11/25/2025

Can you believe the new year is right around the corner? WE CAN! ‘s Luis Santiago and Colleen Klepser were onsite with our Strategic Partner eVero Outreach last week planning for 2026! We are thankful to have eVero part of our Strategic Partner Program – and we look forward to even more collaborative, exciting partnership opportunities in the year ahead!

A heartfelt thank you to Colleen Klepser and Luis Santiago from the New Jersey Association of Community Providers - NJACP for visiting us this week for a 2026 planning session. We’re honored that eVero Corporation is part of the Strategic Partner Program, and we look forward to accomplishing great things together in the year ahead!

11/24/2025

Interested in becoming a speaker or presenter at our 2026 Annual Conference coming up in March? Then what are you waiting for!

Presenter spots are now OPEN - you must submit a proposal by NEXT WEEK (December 1, 2025) if you would like to be a presenter/speaker. Details and the link to submit your proposals can be found at: https://njacp.org/2026-njacp-annual-conference/

NJACP's 2026 Statewide Conference is set to be held Thursday, March 12 & Friday, March 13, 2026 once again at Resorts Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. De...

11/21/2025

WELCOME HOME – Congratulations to our member Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson on the grand re-opening of Murray House at a new location in Clifton, NJ. Murray House was the first group home for men and women with in the Garden State. Read more here:
https://beaconnj.org/njs-longest-running-group-home-opens-doors-at-new-location/ via The Beacon

11/20/2025

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Easterseals New Jersey is dedicated to enriching the lives of people living with disabilities and special needs, and those who care about them, by providing opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities.

For over 75 years in New Jersey, Easterseals has been changing the way the world defines and views disabilities with innovative programs and legislative advocacy. Learn more: https://nj.easterseals.com/