Making the Transition to Adult Services

NCFL Blog

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often require assistance and specialized care based on the disabilities they have. As with everyone, the unique needs of people with IDD evolve and change over time as they age. Children and...

Therapeutic Arts at NCFL

NCFL Day Program, NCFL News

                  March 15, 2023:  NCFL is pleased to have Debra Koplish, LLC providing therapeutic art to our clients. For over fifteen years, her company has happily and successfully accomplished a variety of masterpieces they treasure and are so proud of.  She...

Marisa Guastella Joins New Concepts for Living

NCFL News, Staff News

March 10, 2023: Marisa Guastella joins New Concepts for Living (NCFL) as our new Assistant Director of Development & Fundraising. In this new capacity, Guastella will be providing the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills which will enable NCFL to...

Critical Resources for Families With Special Needs

NCFL Blog

Families with special needs have an individual with disabilities—whether it is a child or other loved one. Families with special needs face unique challenges and require specialized support and resources to help them navigate their journey. This support can come in...

Community Residences Update

NCFL News, Residences (Group Homes)

February 14, 2023: New Concepts for Living is pleased to announce the following Community Residences Update. Our new, recently renovated six-bedroom home, located in upscale Upper Saddle River, opened on Friday, February 3rd and new residents have already moved in....

Pizza Day

NCFL Day Program, NCFL News

                January 23, 2023: Our Day Program participants had Pizza Day at their weekly YMCA cooking class. Cooking is educational and teaches many different skills. Some of these are math, reading, science, following directions, patience, and problem-solving...