Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP)
The PASP is a personal care assistance program that provides routine, non-medical personal care assistance to adults with permanent physical disabilities 18 years of age or older and are employed, preparing for employment, attending school or involved in community volunteer work and who are able to self-direct their own services. The goal of this program is to support individuals with physical disabilities so that they may remain active participants in their community. The PASP offers participants choice, flexibility, control and the opportunity to manage their own personal care assistance services. Eligibility is not income based, but there is a cost share based on income.
Eligible Applicants Must
Reside in New Jersey
Have a permanent physical disability and require assistance with activities of daily living
Be 18 years of age or older
Live in the community
Be capable of directing and supervising their own services
Be employed, preparing for employment through a vocational training program, in school, or actively volunteering in the community
Here’s How the PASP Works
A needs assessment is completed to determine the number of hours a participant will receive, up to a maximum of 40 hours per week. Hours are then converted to a monthly budget. With assistance from a County Coordinator, participants develop a cash management plan (CMP) outlining exactly how their monthly budgets will be spent. The CMP includes details such as who they will hire, what services will be provided and what rates each worker will be paid. A fiscal intermediary service organization then distributes the monthly budget to purchase services as identified in the CMP.
PASP Participants
Receive a monthly budget to purchase services
Create their own individualized plan to direct their personal care needs
Choose who will provide the services
Tailor the services to meet their schedule and needs
Monthly Budgets Can Be Used To
Hire workers to assist with tasks related to personal care, household management, driving or using public transportation
Purchase chore or errand services to assist with banking, shopping, cleaning, laundry, food preparation, or delivery of prepared foods
Purchase supplies and/or equipment to enhance or promote independence
Who Can I Hire?
The choice is up to you! Participants can choose to hire friends, neighbors, family, independent employees or agency services.
Contact Info
Do you or someone you know need support to live as fully and actively as desired in the community? If so, please contact Sheri Nevis, PASP Coordinator, at snevis@adacil.org or 732-738-4388.