Our mission is to provide individuals who are, have been or may be subject to compulsory care with the opportunity to develop, contribute and be valued as assets so that communities have safe, proven effective and economical alternatives to institutional placement.

Child Welfare Services 

YAP delivers individualized direct services to families involved in the child welfare system that focus on safety, build on strengths, help to overcome challenges and navigate complicated systems, and most importantly, develop positive connections to the community that are critical for long-term success.

Behavioral Health Programs

Outpatient Services
Services in our outpatient setting provide the full array of behavioral health services mentioned above with the addition of licensed psychologists and psychiatrists. Psychological and Psychiatric evaluations are conducted and detailed assessments completed. Psychiatric services also include medication management when needed.

In-Home and School-based Services
We provide intensive individualized service to children in their homes, school and community through our Behavioral Health Services. Though each youth’s plan is different, YAP works to build upon the existing strengths of the child and family; develop the young person and family’s skills in self-managing areas of need; and connect the family to professional and informal resources in their community that provide support beyond program involvement as needed and desired by the family.   Fact Sheet

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)/Day Treatment
IOP services are different from residential inpatient rehab programs and partial hospitalization programs in that treatment is generally part-time.  However, the intensive outpatient program is far more comprehensive than traditional outpatient programs that only consist of a few therapy sessions.  The IOP consists of numerous weekly therapy sessions at YAP's outpatient facility with experienced counselors (trained in addictions, eating disorders, etc.). These types of programs can be voluntary or imposed by a court.

Developmental Disabilities and Autism

Services for Children from Birth to Three Years of Age
YAP offers services to infants and toddlers who have special needs due to developmental delays or disabilities. Services engage the child’s family to strengthen their ability to support the child’s resilience and development through training, coaching, modeling and consultation within the home and community.

Services for Individuals dually diagnosed with a Mental Health Diagnosis
YAP provides home and community support to individuals who are dually diagnosed with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses. Direct support to caregivers is available through planned short-term relief. These respite services are provided to both children and adults in their homes and communities.

Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
YAP provides community based services to enhance the health and welfare of children and adults with developmental disabilities, such as physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities or those with traumatic brain injury. Caring and supportive staff assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, employment and adaptive skills. YAP also provides supportive services to parents with intellectual disabilities to help them bond with and safely care for their children.

Services for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
YAP specializes in serving children and youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, providing them with individualized supports and skill development to promote their inclusion in typical community settings. Additional services include respite for caregivers and training and consultation are available to other community stakeholders.

• Home & Community Habilitation
• Respite In and Out of Home
• Companion Service
• Supported Employment/Job Finding
• Behavior Support Service
• Community Integration/ Inclusion
• Personal Assistance
• Family Training

Current Active MOU	Cape Atlantic INK Ocean Partnership for Children
Age Groups	Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Seasonal Programs Summer Camp
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Anxiety Behavioral Family Conflict & Distress Grief / Loss Mental Health Self-Injury Substance Use Teen Issues Womens / Mens Crisis / Safety Child Abuse / Neglect Domestic Violence Suicide / Suicidal Ideation Intellectual and Developmental Needs Advocacy Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Communication Disorders Early Intervention Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Learning Disabilities Special Needs
Treatment Services	In-Community Services Intensive In-Community (IIC) Services Treatment Setting Home
Payment Options	DCP&P Contracted Service Managed Care Medicaid Medicare Private / Commercial Insurance Self Pay Sliding Scale / Payment Plans State Funding
Language Spoken	Spanish
Areas Served	Atlantic County Ocean County

Last Updated: 04/26/24