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Free Printable Turning 14, 18 and 21 in New Jersey

What often comes up at each age, in plain words, and who to ask, with official links only. Page 2 is for your notes.

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How to use it
  1. Read the age your child is coming up to. Each point says who to ask.
  2. Write your questions and next steps on page 2, and bring it to the IEP meeting or the call.
  3. For anything about your own child, ask the agency or the school. Rules and forms change.

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Example child Filled in for Auren, an example child. Your copy starts blank.
Turning 14, 18 and 21 in New JerseyWhat often comes up at each age, and who to ask. Plain information only.Around 14Planning for after high schoolThe IEP starts to include plans for after high school: work, more school, and daily life. This is often called transitionplanning.Ask: the case manager.https://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/Help with getting ready for work may be available from Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS).Ask: DVRS.https://www.nj.gov/labor/career-services/special-services/individuals-with-disabilities/Around 18Your child becomes an adultAt 18 your child is an adult. Some families look into guardianship or other kinds of help with decisions. It goes throughthe courts.Ask: NJ Courts guardianship self-help.https://www.njcourts.gov/self-help/guardianshipSocial Security reviews SSI at 18 using the rules for adults.Ask: Social Security.https://www.ssa.gov/ssiThe Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) serves adults. Many families apply before school ends.Ask: DDD when to apply.https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddd/individuals/transition/Around 21School ends, adult services beginSchool services can continue until about 21.Ask: the school when the last school year is.https://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/Adult day programs and supports come through DDD after school ends.Ask: DDD.https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddd/individuals/transition/SPAN is New Jersey's parent center: free help for families with questions about school and growing up.https://spanadvocacy.org/Links checked: October 2026. Rules and forms change: always ask the agency.Add this to your child's Bloom Autism Support: snap a photo and send it to your child's Bloom Autism Support email address.Made with Bloom Autism Support · bloomautismsupport.com/freetools
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The years from 14 to 21 bring new words, new offices and new forms, often all at once. Knowing what usually comes up, and who to ask, lets you start early instead of in a rush.

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