1981-1985
FOUNDED
New Concepts for Living was founded in 1981 by a group of parents who have children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At that time, there was little support for families in this situation. NCFL was formed to care for and empower the individual while providing much needed relief for families.
In 1985, New Concepts for Living opened its first group home in Hillsdale, NJ (pictured here circa 1985). This residence was the first of many to open and remains open today.
1992-1996
EXPANSION BEGINS
New Concepts for Living began expansion with the opening of new homes in Teaneck, Park Ridge, River Vale and River Edge. The addition of these four homes is a testament to our commitment to serving the intellectually and developmentally disabled population and our desire to better the lives of as many people as possible.
1999-2012
GROWTH CONTINUES
Our Achievement Center Day Program was expanded in 1999 to accommodate our continued growth. Centrally located in Rochelle Park, NJ, we serve a growing number of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Activities and skills training are provided to individuals that reside in our community residences, men and women from other agencies’ group homes, and those who reside with their families.
2016-2020
CONTINUED IMPROVEMENTS
New Concepts for Living opened four state-of-the-art community residences (group homes) in the interest of continuing our expansion into more communities. These homes are located in Haledon, Northvale, and two in Mahwah, NJ.
2021-2023
NEW HOMES FOR
MEDICALLY FRAGILE
Recognizing a void in options for intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals who require 24/7 nursing care for more complex medical conditions, NCFL custom built spectacular Medically Supportive Community Residences in River Vale and Old Tappan. Towards the end of 2023, construction began on 2 additional Medically Supportive Community Residences in Hillsdale and Mahwah.
In efforts to serve the growing number of individuals on Wait Lists for Community Housing, NCFL purchased and renovated homes in Upper Saddle River and River Vale and began construction on two brand new Community Residences being custom built in River Vale.
To try and accommodate the nearly 400 person waiting list for Day Program services, NCFL purchased the former Barnes and Noble building in Paramus, NJ and began the full renovation to create a state-of-the art Achievement Center and Agency Headquarters.
2024 and Beyond
FURTHER GROWTH
NCFL completed construction and opened its 81,500 square foot, state-of-the-art Achievement Center (Day Program) and Headquarters, welcoming the first participants in June. NCFL began renovations on the former Rochelle Park Achievement Center in hopes of accommodating even more individuals with plans to utilize both locations by the end of 2024. NCFL continues to look for homes and focus on expansion to bring services to more individuals in need.
