Frequently Asked Questions for Youth and Families
Depending on your child’s needs, you may have questions before you call. Here you will find frequently asked questions (FAQs) and other information for many of the services and supports that PerformCare can connect you to through the New Jersey Children’s System of Care (CSOC).
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General FAQs and information
Video: An introduction to PerformCare and the New Jersey Children's System of Care
- Frequently Used CSOC Acronyms (PDF) Opens a new window
- PerformCare Glossary
See a list of service definitions and other terms used in the System of Care. - LGBTQIA+ Common Terminology (Updated 5/17/23)
- Fees and Commercial Insurance FAQs
- Guides and Brochures
Get flyers, brochures, and the Youth and Family Guide with detailed information on CSOC services. - PerformCare Family Leaders FAQs (PDF) Opens a new window
- Family Leaders for PerformCare is a small group of parents and caregivers who partner with PerformCare's Executive Director to ensure that children and families are informed of System of Care services and benefits and how to access care.
Behavioral health services
Forms
- FAQs — Authorization for Sharing Health Information (PDF) Opens a new window
- FAQs — Personal Representative Request Form (PDF) Opens a new window
Intellectual/development disability services
- FAQs for Families of Children with Developmental Disabilities (PDF) Opens a new window
- Family Support Services (PDF) Opens a new window
Certain caregivers of youth who have been determined eligible for developmental disability services may request support designed to help make caring for youth in the home and community easier. - Family Support Services Assistive Technology (PDF) Opens a new window
- CSOC Summer Camp Services FAQs (PDF) Opens a new window