New Jersey Housing Waiting List Exceeds 8.000

From the Star-Ledger (February 10):

N.J. fails to fulfill promise to house disabled
Waiting list for aid grows to more than 8,000 instead of being eliminated

BY SUSAN K. LIVIO

This was supposed to be the year of hope for thousands of families raising children with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

A state law enacted more than a decade ago promised a group home or apartment for disabled adults who longed for independence or whose parents needed respite after decades of physically and emotionally draining care.

With careful planning and steady investments, the law said, the waiting list of 4,700 people could be eliminated by 2008. Without it, the list would escalate to a staggering 7,500 people.

As of January -- the month the list was to have been eliminated -- there were more than 8,000 people waiting for housing assistance, according to budget records and state Department of Human Services statistics...

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Comments

[Thumper]

I was wondering if you could direct me to some support/help resources. I am an amputee. We have run into some serious issues with our Homeowners Association since moving into our home in December 2007. The issues involve discrimination and the Fair Housing laws. I could really use some help and advice at this point and have been unsuccessful in locating assistance. Any information you could provide would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Heidi (AKA Thumper)

[casey]

Is there an address to make cash contiributions to the Legutko family?