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Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation Awards NCFL $7,500 Grant
Rochelle Park , NJ - On Wednesday, October 4, New Concepts for Living was invited to attend the grand reopening of Blue Foundry Bank’s Rochelle Park Branch. Blue Foundry Bank has been a long-time supporter of NCFL and its mission to care for adults with special needs....
Team Spotlight: Meet Vlad, A Compassionate Direct Support Professional
For this month’s Team Spotlight, we’re thrilled to introduce Vlad, a compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) dedicated to serving our community residence in Upper Saddle River. Vlad has been an invaluable member of the NCFL team for nearly a year, with his...
The Role of a Direct Support Professional in Enhancing the Quality of Life for Individuals With IDD
The role of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is pivotal in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This article aims to shed light on what a Direct Support Professional is, their duties, and how they...
NCFL 2023 Walk-A-Thon: A Successful Fundraising Event for Extraordinary Individuals
Woodcliff Lake, NJ — On Sunday, September 17th, New Concepts for Living (NCFL) hosted its much-anticipated 2023 Walk-A-Thon at the picturesque Wood Dale County Park. This annual event raises necessary funds and support for the extraordinary adults with Intellectual...
Donation from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
River Vale, NJ – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ believes that “generosity is a gift of the Spirit” and it is with that belief that they extended a helping hand to New Concepts for Living through their Grace-Full Dollars program. This program not...
NCFL’s 2nd Annual Field Day
New Concepts for Living’s Day Program hosted its 2nd Annual Field Day on Friday, September 1st at Saddle Brook County Park. Participants of the Day Program enjoyed a various array of activities including a fun scavenger hunt, friendly games and races, volleyball, and...
Team Spotlight: Q&A with Katelyn, Dedicated Nursing Professional at New Concepts for Living
At New Concepts for Living (NCFL), our commitment to ensuring the well-being of every individual in our care is unwavering. With a team of dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) available around the clock, we proudly provide exceptional...
The Intersection of IDD and Medical Fragility
In the realm of healthcare and social services, certain terms carry significant weight due to their implications for care and quality of life. Two such terms are “intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)” and “medically fragile”. Understanding these terms and...
Lakeland Bank Donates $25,000 towards New Concepts for Living’s New State of the Art Achievement Center/Day Program in Paramus
(Paramus, NJ 8/10/2023) (For Immediate Release) Lakeland Bank awarded a $25,000 Community Impact Grant to support New Concepts for Living’s Mission: caring for special needs individuals and providing much needed respite for their guardians. New Concepts for Living...
Generous Donation from the Louis and Domenica DeLuca Trust
New Concepts for Living (NCFL) is honored to be the recipient of a very generous gift from the Louis and Domenica DeLuca Trust. Domenica and Louis’ gift of $100,000 will allow NCFL to offer our programs and services to many individuals on our 350+ waiting list....
