Hudson Milestones

Children and Family Services

Hudson Milestones' Children and Family Services Department provides numerous services to families' children who are developmentally disabled and under the age of three. These services include the following:

Developmental Day Care

Developmental Day Care is provided for up to fifty children under the age of three who receive day care services on a daily basis.

Each day includes door-to-door transportation, meals and snacks, and an ever changing array of sensory and play experiences which are appropriate for toddlers. There is one staff person for every four children. Volunteers provide extra help.

In-Home Respite Services

Over forty families in Hudson County receive in-home respite care each week. Specially trained providers care for individuals through activities which best suit their specific needs and preferences. Respite providers give support in the areas of self-help, practical skills and community integration. Social recreational activity is a top priority, due to the fact that most families receiving respite services are unable to participate in out-of-home activities on a regular basis.

Cash Stipend Services

Many families throughout the northern part of New Jersey are referred by the State (DDD) for cash stipend. For them, the existing programs do not address a need of their family. Parents may be awarded money to purchase goods or services that support their child who is developmentally disabled or support their family.

Saturday Recreation Program

Some of the adults who attend Hudson Milestones ATCs and live with their families participate in the Saturday Recreation Program (SRP). On forty Saturdays each year, the group will be picked up and taken on an outing. Trips include a variety of local attractions and activities. The trips include visits to local museums and sports complexes. Clients will also attend cultural events and musicals, all of which are free of charge. The program hours are Saturday from 10am - 4pm.

After School Program

Hudson Milestones' After School Program (ASP) in Bayonne provides care after regular school hours for up to fifteen children from special education programs in the Bayonne district. It provides after school care for children ages 5-12 years from low income families who have developmental disabilities and live in Hudson County. Activities will include: arts and crafts, field trips, group games, music, computer use, homework assistance, snacks and special contests.