Jewish Association for Developmental Disabilities

What Jewish Association for Developmental Disabilities does

Jewish Association for Developmental Disabilities (J-ADD) is a non-profit care agency incorporated in 1986 and headquartered in Paramus, New Jersey, that provides residential and outreach services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), with a distinctive focus on kosher-compliant living environments for the Northern New Jersey Jewish community. The organization operates 8 residential facilities across Bergen and Passaic counties, including group homes (Bressman, Gordon, Elmwood Park, Leonia, Fairlawn, Fisher) and supported apartments (Newbridge, Teaneck), supplemented by an Outreach Services program that provides consultation, advocacy, and service-navigation support to families and individuals not yet connected to the state disability services system. J-ADD employs between 11 and 50 staff organized into residential operations, training/QA, clinical services, and finance functions, under the leadership of Executive Director Dr. John Winer who has served for nearly 30 years.

J-ADD's service model is fundamentally labor-based and person-centered, combining direct caregiving with life-skills development, vocational training (notably the Flowers By J-ADD social enterprise selling floral arrangements), and culturally-tailored programming including a dedicated Ritual Specialist role for Jewish observance. The organization is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey, which provides financial and organizational backing. There is no proprietary technology platform, no digital product, and no mobile or web application; the technology stack is essentially absent, with the website serving primarily as an informational and donation-processing channel.

The organization's revenue is derived from three principal streams: (1) government funding from the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) via per-diem residential contracts, which has been reduced in recent years; (2) charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and community members, with the organization claiming at least 95% of contributions go to direct programming; and (3) earned revenue from the Flowers By J-ADD vocational program. Services are not priced on a consumer basis; instead, qualifying individuals access them via state agency referral, and the organization supplements government reimbursement with philanthropic support. J-ADD's first-mover position as the operator of New Jersey's first Kosher group home (established 1986 in Englewood with NJ DDD approval) remains its defining market posture.

Name

Jewish Association for Developmental Disabilities

Legal name

Jewish Association for Developmental Disabilities

Website

https://j-add.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jewish Association for Developmental Disabilities (J-ADD) is a Paramus, NJ-based non-profit, founded in 1986, that operates 8 kosher residential homes and outreach services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Bergen and Passaic counties in New Jersey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM)

Keywords

• Developmental disabilities services
• Residential care services
• Kosher group homes
• Supported living services
• Nonprofit disability services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paramus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: J-ADD operates as a nonprofit organization that relies on donations from individuals, foundations, and community members. The organization states it uses at least 95% of financial contributions for direct programming purposes.
2. Government Funding: The organization receives funding from the State of New Jersey through the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), though state funding has been reduced, prompting increased reliance on donations.
3. Flowers By J-ADD Vocational Program: A social enterprise selling seasonal and holiday flower arrangements. Proceeds support wages for employees with developmental disabilities and J-ADD's expanding service efforts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

J-ADD provides person-centered residential and supported living services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), operating kosher group homes, supported apartments, and supervised living arrangements across Bergen and Passaic counties in Northern New Jersey. The organization also delivers outreach, consultation, and advocacy services to families and individuals not yet enrolled with the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities.

Product overview

J-ADD is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The core offerings include Residential Services (kosher group homes and supported apartments across Bergen County locations including Bressman Home, Gordon Home, Elmwood Park Home, Leonia Home, Fairlawn Home, Fisher Home, Newbridge Apartments, and Teaneck Apartments) and Outreach Services (consultation, advocacy, and support for families). Additional programs include Flowers By J-ADD (vocational flower arrangement training), volunteer opportunities, donation processing, and employment services. The organization uses a person-centered approach to help individuals build life skills, pursue employment, and live inclusive independent lives in the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flowers By J-ADD: A vocational program providing seasonal and holiday flower arrangements for purchase; proceeds support wages for employees with developmental disabilities and J-ADD's service efforts.

Products and services

• Residential Services Supported living services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including kosher group homes, supported apartments, and supervised living arrangements across Bergen and Passaic counties. Services include customized daily routines, choice of day programs, and personalized growth plans.
• Outreach Services Consultation, identification, support, partnership, and advocacy services for individuals with developmental disabilities not currently served by the Division of Developmental Disabilities, including assistance with residential options, health services, and Medicare/Medicaid navigation.
• Flowers By J-ADD Vocational program providing employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities through the creation and sale of seasonal and holiday flower arrangements. All proceeds support employee wages and J-ADD's service efforts.

Quantifiable outcome

• First Kosher group home in New Jersey established
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Association of New Jersey Volunteer CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partner providing information on volunteer opportunities to help New Jerseyans get involved in their communities.
• Autism New JerseyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partner with extensive information on autism spectrum disorders and ways to get involved.
• Cerebral Palsy GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partner providing online resources for cerebral palsy, birth injuries, and brain injuries.
• New Jersey Association of Community ProvidersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partner offering information on navigating government service providers and dealing with state agencies.
• New Jersey Department of Developmental DisabilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing an array of services for the developmentally disabled community and an invaluable source of information and services. J-ADD works with DDD to provide approved services to individuals.
• NJ TransitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransportation services provided by J-ADD are in whole or part funded through federal funds received through NJ Transit. Individuals have the right to file Title VI complaints to NJ Transit.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AHRC New York City: AHRC NYC provides residential, day, employment and family support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the New York metro area. It is comparable in mission and service mix to J-ADD, though at much larger scale.
• YAI (YAI Network): YAI is one of the largest I/DD services providers in the NY/NJ region, offering residential, vocational, clinical and educational services. It is a broad incumbent serving a comparable population and is the most natural large-scale reference point for J-ADD's residential and community-based model.
• Bancroft NeuroHealth: Bancroft provides residential, day, behavioral and clinical services to children and adults with intellectual, developmental and behavioral disabilities in New Jersey. Comparable in operating model, although at significantly larger scale and broader clinical scope than J-ADD.
• The Jewish Board (formerly JBFCS): The Jewish Board is a large Jewish-affiliated behavioral health and social services agency serving NYC and surrounding areas, including programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Comparable to J-ADD in cultural anchoring and in combining disability, mental health and family services.

Direct peers

• The Arc of New Jersey: The Arc of New Jersey is the state's leading advocacy and service organization for people with I/DD, operating family support, residential, and case management programs in the same geographies J-ADD serves. It is a direct peer for state-contracted I/DD services.
• Services for the UnderServed (SUS): SUS provides housing, residential, vocational, and clinical programs for people with I/DD, mental health needs and other disabilities in New York and New Jersey. Comparable to J-ADD's residential and community-integration model.
• Community Options, Inc. Community Options operates community-based residential and day programs for people with I/DD across multiple states including New Jersey. Comparable to J-ADD in person-centered residential care and state-funded service delivery.
• Ohel Children's Home and Family Services: Ohel is a Jewish-affiliated social services agency offering residential, mental health, and developmental disability programs in the NY/NJ area. It is the closest faith-based I/DD peer to J-ADD given shared Jewish-community roots and comparable residential/support offerings.
• ADAPT Community Network (formerly AHRC Nassau): ADAPT provides residential, day, vocational, and family support services to people with I/DD in the NY metro area. Directly comparable to J-ADD's residential and vocational programming for adults with developmental disabilities.

Others

• Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey: The Jewish Federation is the parent/funder of J-ADD and a major coordinator of Jewish communal services in Northern NJ. Included as an ecosystem/funder peer rather than a service competitor, given its role in channeling resources and referrals to J-ADD.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JADDnj
• Facebookfacebook.com/J-ADD-214904928574290

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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