Licensed Day Program · Franklin Park, NJ
Folak Adult Social Day Program for Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities in Franklin Park, NJ
Folak Adult Social Day Program supports adults 21 and older with I/DD — built on care, dignity, and joy, so your loved one grows, connects, and thrives during the day.
Definition
What is the Adult Social Day Program?
The Adult Social Day Program is Folak's licensed day program in Franklin Park, NJ — structured day habilitation and person-centered support that helps adults 21 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities build skills, friendships, and independence.
- Licensed DDD Program
- Adults 21+ with I/DD
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Capacity 80
- Person-Centered Plans
- Serving 6 NJ Counties
A day program where every adult is known by name — built on care, dignity & joy.
Areas servedNew Jersey
Welcome to Folak — our goal is to make your life better
Folak Adult Social Day Program assures every adult with a developmental disability the opportunity to receive quality services and support, participate meaningfully in their community, and exercise their right to make their own choices.
We work one-on-one with families to design a plan built around each person's goals, interests, and abilities — so your loved one grows, connects, and thrives during the day.
— Oluwatosin Folami
Folak Adult Social Day Program
Who is the Adult Social Day Program for?
The program is for adults 21 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities — and the families who support them — across six counties in New Jersey.
Adults with developmental disabilities
Structured engagement and skill-building that grow daily-living skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive group.
Adults with intellectual disabilities
A familiar routine and personalized activities that build communication, self-advocacy, and connection day to day.
Adults seeking community & friendship
Community inclusion, social groups, and outings that open the door to belonging and new friendships beyond the home.
Family caregivers seeking respite
Dependable daytime support and respite so caregivers can work, rest, and recharge while a loved one is well cared for.
What services does the Adult Social Day Program provide?
Folak provides eight day services — day habilitation, community-based support, individual support, respite, behavior management, community inclusion, prevocational training, and transportation — for adults 21+ with I/DD in Franklin Park, NJ.
Day Habilitation
Structured daytime programming that builds daily-living, social, and self-care skills — promoting independence, routine, and meaningful engagement for adults with I/DD.
Individual Support
One-to-one assistance matched to each person's goals — support with daily routines, communication, and personal care, delivered with dignity and choice.
Behavior Management
Positive behavioral support that helps individuals self-regulate, communicate needs, and reduce barriers to participation, guided by each person's plan.
Prevocational Training
Work-readiness skill-building — task sequencing, soft skills, and work habits — that prepares individuals for volunteer roles and future employment.
Community-Based Support
Staff-supported access to the wider community — errands, recreation, volunteering, and local activities — that builds real-world skills and natural connections.
Community Inclusion
Opportunities to take part in community life — outings, social groups, and civic activities — that build belonging beyond the program walls.
Respite
Short-term, reliable relief care that gives family caregivers a break while their loved one stays safely supported and engaged.
Transportation
Reliable rides to and from the day program, community outings, and activities — so getting there is never a barrier. Vans are wheelchair-accessible.
What is Folak's Day Habilitation program?
Folak's Day Habilitation program serves adults 21 and older with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a supportive, engaging, and enriching environment that promotes independence, skill development, and community participation.
The Adult Social Day Program welcomes a real community of adults while keeping support personal through small-group and one-to-one attention. Each person's day is built around their own goals, interests, and Individualized Service Plan in Franklin Park, NJ.
Our mission
Our mission at Folak Adult Social Day Program is to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing innovative programs that promote independence, social engagement, and personal well-being.
Through structured activities, community involvement, and skill-building programs, we work to enhance the physical and behavioral health of our participants while encouraging meaningful social connections.
We are dedicated to fostering a sense of achievement and self-sufficiency in every individual we serve.
Why do families choose the Folak Adult Social Day Program?
Families choose Folak for its compassionate, experienced staff and individualized support plans — a safe, inclusive, wheelchair-accessible environment with genuine community engagement and meaningful skill-development for adults 21+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Franklin Park, NJ.
- Compassionate & experienced staff
- Individualized support plans
- Safe & inclusive environment
- Community engagement opportunities
- Meaningful skill-development programs
- Wheelchair-accessible program & transportation
Why it helps
Why does a day program help adults with I/DD and their families?
A day program builds independence, connection, and caregiver respite. The Arc and AAIDD link community participation and skill-building to greater independence and quality of life for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Building independence through daily skill-building and a steady routine helps adults with I/DD stay active and engaged in their community.
Reducing isolation through group activity and community inclusion supports mood, communication, and belonging beyond the home.
Supporting caregivers with dependable daytime hours and respite lowers the strain that constant caregiving creates.
What activities and life skills does the day program build?
The day program builds life skills through a varied weekly mix of activities — arts and crafts, music and movement, cooking and life skills, community outings, volunteering, recreation, and wellness — each designed to grow confidence, socialization, and independence for adults with disabilities.
Across these activities, participants practice six core life skills — independent living, communication & socialization, self-advocacy, community navigation, personal health & wellness, work readiness — so each individual learns, engages, and grows toward greater independence and well-being.
What is a day program in New Jersey?
A day program is a non-medical day habilitation service for adults 21 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, funded through New Jersey DDD as Medicaid home- and community-based services.
Day habilitation under New Jersey DDD provides education and training that help individuals build the skills and experience to participate in community life, consistent with each person's Individualized Service Plan. The New Jersey DDD Day Habilitation fee-for-service guidance defines this day program as a service of up to 30 hours per week, delivered in both center and community settings, for adults who are not in full-time work and who benefit from habilitative day activities.
The distinction from medical adult day care matters for families comparing services. New Jersey DDD day habilitation is non-medical and skill-focused, while Adult Day Health Care, licensed under N.J.A.C. 8:43F by the New Jersey Department of Health, serves medically frail adults under nursing supervision. Folak Adult Social Day Program operates as an I/DD adult day program, so its care centers on habilitation, daily-living practice, and community integration rather than clinical treatment.
How do structured day programs support personal growth for adults with I/DD?
Structured day programs support personal growth by giving participants consistent routines, individualized goals, and varied activities that build independence, social connection, and well-being.
Personal growth in day programs grows from person-centered planning. The New Jersey DDD Individualized Service Plan sets the goals each adult works toward, and staff shape daily activities around those needs so that progress stays measurable and meaningful for the individual.
The benefits of structure reach the whole person. AAIDD frames intellectual and developmental disability through functional supports across major life activities, and a predictable day program rhythm helps individuals practice self-help, communication, and decision-making that carry into the rest of their life and overall well-being.
What activities fill a day at a day habilitation program?
A DDD day habilitation day fills with small-group and individual activities — problem-solving, self-help, social, adaptive, daily-living, and leisure skills — plus community outings tied to each participant's plan.
Daily activities stay varied and choice-rich. New Jersey DDD guidance directs day programs to keep activities age-appropriate and to let individuals decline an option or choose an alternative, so participants help shape how their day unfolds at the center and out in the community.
The range of services an adult day program provides spans skill instruction, recreation, and supervised community experiences. These activities give participants real opportunities to practice independence, and the variety keeps engagement high while the program documents progress toward each person's goals and needs.
How do day programs build life skills for participants?
Day programs build life skills through hands-on instruction in daily-living tasks, money handling, communication, and self-care, practiced repeatedly so participants gain lasting independence.
Life skills development sits at the core of New Jersey DDD day habilitation. The service definition centers on acquiring the skills and experience to participate in the community, so staff teach adaptive and daily-living tasks during everyday activities rather than in isolation.
For many individuals, steady practice produces durable gains. The New Jersey DDD framework ties skill goals to each participant's plan and reviews them over time, which helps families and support coordinators see how day program participation advances real independence and confidence across daily life.
How does community integration work in a day program?
Community integration happens when individuals join typical community settings — stores, classes, volunteer sites, and recreation — instead of staying inside one building all day.
The HCBS Settings Rule from CMS, at 42 CFR 441.301, requires integrated, non-isolating settings and states that community-based settings include day habilitation settings. A New Jersey DDD adult day program therefore plans real community access, choice, and full participation as part of its model and services.
Community inclusion helps adults build natural relationships and belong to community life — clubs, faith groups, volunteering, and recreation. The Arc of New Jersey advocates for this kind of inclusion, and these opportunities give participants social connection and growth beyond facility-based activities.
How does a day program provide respite for family caregivers?
A day program provides respite by safely engaging adults with I/DD during the day, giving unpaid family caregivers reliable hours to work, rest, and manage daily life.
Caregiver respite is a recognized benefit of consistent day program attendance. While New Jersey DDD funds Respite as its own service for caregiver relief, a structured adult day program also gives families dependable daytime hours during which a person receives supervision, care, and meaningful activities tied to individual needs.
For caregivers, this support matters. National Core Indicators surveys gather feedback on outcomes and family experience across DDD systems, and steady day program participation helps caregivers sustain their own routines while their family member stays active and supported at the center.
What sources define day program standards in New Jersey?
New Jersey day program standards come from the Division of Developmental Disabilities, CMS federal rules, and state laws that govern eligibility, settings, and participant safety.
New Jersey DDD sets the service definitions, certification, and fee-for-service rules for day habilitation, while CMS establishes the HCBS waiver and settings requirements under 42 CFR 441.301. Together they define what a compliant adult day program provides for individuals with I/DD.
State safeguards add another layer of accountability for day programs. Danielle's Law requires an immediate 911 call in life-threatening emergencies, and Stephen Komninos' Law requires staff background checks, drug testing, and guardian communication — protections that shape how a trustworthy program cares for participants and meets family needs.
What do families ask about the Adult Social Day Program?
What is the Adult Social Day Program?
The Adult Social Day Program is Folak's licensed day program in Franklin Park, providing day habilitation and related supports for adults 21 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Who is the program for?
The program serves adults 21 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities — and the families who support them — across six counties in New Jersey.
What services does the program provide?
The program provides eight day services — day habilitation, community-based support, individual support, respite, behavior management, community inclusion, prevocational training, and transportation.
How is the program funded?
New Jersey DDD funds the program through Medicaid waivers — the Supports Program and the Community Care Program. Folak coordinates with each adult's Support Coordinator.
Where is Folak located?
Folak is at 1303 NJ-27, Franklin Park, NJ 08873, serving six counties across New Jersey.
How do families get started?
Families start by calling (732) 860-9104 or emailing folakhealthcarellc@gmail.com. The team explains eligibility, DDD funding, and the intake visit.
Who pays for a day program in New Jersey?
NJ FamilyCare Medicaid pays for day programs as home- and community-based services. New Jersey DDD authorizes each adult's services through the Individualized Service Plan and a NJ CAT budget tier matched to individual needs.
How many hours a week does day habilitation cover?
Day habilitation covers up to 30 hours per week, excluding transportation, under New Jersey DDD fee-for-service rules. The exact schedule follows each participant's plan and individual needs.
What age do adults start a day program?
Adults start day programs at age 21. Before 21, the Children's System of Care and PerformCare serve youth, and individuals transition to DDD adult services at 21, per New Jersey DDD.
Is a day program the same as medical adult day care?
No. A day program is non-medical habilitation for adults with I/DD, while medical adult day care, licensed under N.J.A.C. 8:43F, serves medically frail adults under nursing supervision. The two address different needs.
Does a day program provide transportation?
Transportation depends on each person's plan and funding. New Jersey DDD handles and bills transportation separately from day habilitation hours, so arrangements vary by individual and program.
Who decides which activities a participant joins?
Each participant helps decide. New Jersey DDD requires age-appropriate, choice-rich activities and lets individuals decline or choose alternatives, with goals set in the person-centered Individualized Service Plan and supported by staff.
How does a day program help family caregivers?
A day program gives family caregivers dependable daytime hours while their family member receives supervision, care, and engaging activities. This respite is a benefit recognized across DDD services and the opportunities it creates for families.
Where is Folak Adult Social Day Program located?
Folak Adult Social Day Program operates in Franklin Park, New Jersey, in Somerset County, serving adults 21 and older with I/DD. Reach the program at (732) 860-9104.
How do you start adult day services in Franklin Park, NJ?
Start with a visit. Schedule a tour or call us, and our team walks you through the center, answers your questions, and sets up a simple intake assessment.