Learn What Resources Are Available for Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities at the Toms River Library

TOMS RIVER – PerformCare and New Jersey Children’s System of Care (CSOC) provide care to individuals up to the age of 21 who have intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD), behavioral health, or substance use treatment needs. Get a comprehensive overview of their services at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library. This program will take place in the upstairs of the Bishop Building across the courtyard from the main branch.

This program is designed to provide information about I/DD services available through CSOC and to support parents, families and caregivers through Developmental Disability (DD) Eligibility application process. Kim Petillo and Dr. David Tilli from PerformCare will discuss:

• CSOC I/DD services such as Family Support Services, respite, summer camp, etc. 
• Eligibility requirements for I/DD services
• DD eligibility application process
• When and how to contact PerformCare

Dr. David Tilli is the I/DD Manager for PerformCare and is responsible for overseeing the DD Eligibility application process. He has a PhD from the Educational Psychology program at Temple University and is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He has extensive experience with teens and adults with developmental disabilities in various residential settings. He has been with PerformCare since 2018.

Kim Petillo started her career as a teacher and has experience in both the public and private school settings. She also worked with adults who had traumatic brain injury and/or were Division of Developmental Disabilities eligible. She has been with PerformCare for 10+ years assisting families with both the DD Eligibility and the Family Support Services applications.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, visit tinyurl.com/PerformCareOCL, 732-349-6200, or stop by your local OCL branch.