1. PROGRAM MISSION
The Arc of New Jersey’s Family Advocacy
Program supports family members in
becoming personally involved with public
policy. Its mission is to help families of
individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities (I/DD) to
advocate for positive, lasting change in
public policy.
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
Family Advocacy Program
The Arc of New Jersey’s Family Advocacy
Program is an easy way to get involved
and make a difference without a huge time
commitment. All that’s required is
responding to email Action Alerts.
Family Ambassador Program
The Family Ambassador Program takes
your advocacy to the next level. After
completing a short application and
training, you will assist our Governmental
Affairs team in speaking with policymakers
about I/DD issues affecting individuals as
well as families.
Friends Network
Public policy advocacy is most
effective when family members, self-
advocates and caring citizens actively
participate. The Friends Network
supports you in becoming an effective
advocate so that you can work alongside
individuals with I/DD, and their families, to
create positive, lasting change in public
policy.
SUPPORT WE OFFER
Information
Email Updates about important issues
taking place in New Jersey that
directly impact individuals with I/DD
and their families.
E-Action Alerts regarding upcoming
legislation that you’ll be asked to take
action on
The Family Advocate monthly
e-newsletter
Exclusive Advocacy Resources
Engagement
Join the Conversation and engage
with your peers on our Facebook
page
Access to our Governmental Affairs
experts
Training and Education
Webinars, Workshops, Presentations
FIND US!
www.ArcFamilyAdvocacy.org
FOLLOW US!
Facebook.com/FamilyAdvocacyProgram
CONTACT US!
fap@arcnj.org | 732.246.2525

2. The Arc of New Jersey
985 Livingston Avenue
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
732.246.2525 | www.arcnj.org
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
FAMILY ADVOCACY
PROGRAM
For families of people with intellectual
and developmental disabilities
“We are forever grateful to the The Arc
of New Jersey, The Arc of Essex County
and the Family Advocacy Program for its
guidance, direction and support in
helping my wife and I raise our loving
son Peter. This is what The Arc of New
Jersey is about!”
~ John O’Brien, Parent;
Board Member, The Arc of Essex County;
Past President, The Arc of New Jersey
"FAP has been a blessing to me, not
only in my role as an advocate for my
daughter Natalie, but for other families
living in Cape May County. As a Family
Ambassador, I receive pertinent and
current information regarding important
changes in policy.”
~ Rose Kuprianov, Parent;
Family Ambassador
“The support and expertise I received
from FAP regarding advocacy was
invaluable to me. I was encouraged to
‘tell my story,’ which ultimately led to
securing an appropriate residential
placement for my daughter.”
~ Lynn Evans, Parent
I am a: Parent/Guardian
Grandparent
Sibling
Other Family Member
I am a: Professional in the field
Self-advocate
Caring citizen
I am NOT a family member, but I’d
like to receive Action Alerts through the
Friends Network and work alongside
individuals with intellectual and other
developmental disabilities (I/DD), and
their families, to create positive changes
in public policy.