Guiding Hands Guardianship Services

01/30/2026

We extend our sincere gratitude to Paul Aronsohn, former New Jersey Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, for his years of dedicated advocacy.

His work gave families a voice, held systems accountable, and helped advance dignity, access, and rights for individuals with disabilities across our state. His impact will continue to be felt long after his tenure.

Thank you, NorthJersey.com for continuing to inform us and uplift the community about the intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) population. Keep on reporting!

Paul Aronsohn's ombudsman office became a national model and exposed problems with group homes, insurers and state agencies. The stakes were personal.

01/29/2026

01/28/2026

Hello and welcome, followers! We’re so glad you’re here. To learn more about the work we do at Guiding Hands Guardianship Services, please visit: www.theguidinghands.org

Donations can also be made through our website to support the families we serve. Thank you for being so supportive!

We offer educational workshops, job training, and bilingual services.

01/27/2026

Wednesday, January 28 @ 12-1pm. The registration link is below.

01/25/2026

La Sra. Iris Rivera, presidenta de Guiding Hands Guardianship Services, participó en un inspirador taller de establecimiento de metas junto a padres, líderes comunitarios del área triestatal, y con la participación de la Sra. Suri Hernandez como oradora.

Agradecemos profundamente American Mexican Regional Chamber of Commerce por organizar este valioso taller. El evento culminó con un reconocimiento especial por el Sr. Jaime Delgado, y la Sra. Merijoel Duran y por su generosa donación a nuestra organización, GHGS, y por patrocinar nuestra celebración de aniversario.

Gracias por ayudarnos a construir un futuro lleno de oportunidades, inclusión y esperanza. 💚🤍❤️

01/23/2026

Virtual tour of the Center for Adult Transition at Passaic County Community College. Register here: bit.ly/virtualtourpassaic

01/22/2026

The Integrated Health Clinic in Hamilton, NJ as a hub for housing for those with I/DD, as well as the larger topic of Innovative Housing will be one of the main topics of the next Family Business Meeting 2/3 at 11 AM. Included in this post is info on how to attend the Zoom meeting, info on the Woods Services/Barnabas location opening, and a link to a recent post about requested changes to the Final Settings Rule.

The next Family Business Meeting is Tuesday, February 3 at 11 AM. Here is the invitation with passcode:
To see what was discussed in December and January:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HDNyHq4sX/

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1KisXYqLuW/

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81424842815?pwd=eXKneNqDaXsoMjzcB9nQB2ZTYDdQN5.1

Meeting ID: 814 2484 2815
Passcode: 371346

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Join instructions
https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/81424842815/invitations?signature=T9FSY0SuEzpyDQ3oeXpSBms2BjxJyZZKK6rczMizFiI

Link to fb post about the Family Business Meeting

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16rtjnUB72/

Info on Settings Rule:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BhzZ3Ekjy/

Link to Woods Barnabas Integrated
https://www.rwjbh.org/blog/2025/december/rwjbarnabas-health-and-woods-system-of-care-open/

01/22/2026

Let's Chat- A Virtual Caregivers Circle RSVP today www.abilitiesnw.com/events

01/21/2026

01/19/2026

The official website of the 56th Governor of New Jersey State, Phil Murphy.