The Changing Landscape of IDD — Improving Services and Decreasing Stigmas
Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) encompass a group of disorders that manifest during the developmental stage of an individual and usually last throughout their lifetime. These disabilities can be intellectual, such as difficulty in learning, or...
New Concepts Hosts an Open House!
New Concepts for Living (NCFL) held an Open House on Tuesday, November 14 to showcase our latest Community Residence, a luxurious 4-bedroom ranch style home in River Vale, NJ. NCFL team members were on site to welcome guests and provide a tour as well as information...
Team Spotlight: Q&A with Rolando, Assistant Director of Residential Services at New Concepts for Living
New Concepts for Living (NCFL) is excited to welcome Rolando Zorrilla, who joins our Residential Team as the newly appointed Assistant Director of Residential Services. Rolando brings to NCFL a wealth of experience, garnered over nearly two decades in the social...
Team Spotlight: Q&A with Sharon, Director of Development and Fundraising at New Concepts for Living
New Concepts for Living (NCFL) would like to welcome Sharon Scimeca as the new Director of Development and Fundraising. Sharon is an accomplished development professional with more than 25 years of senior-level management experience in the nonprofit sector. She is a...
The Advantages of Placement in a Community Residence for Individuals With IDD
The term “community residence” may seem simple, but it echoes a promise of integrated living and personalized care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Transitioning from a conventional caregiving environment to a community residence...
NCFL at the Bergen County Art in the Park Show
Paramus, NJ – On Sunday, October 15th, Bergen County’s Division of Cultural and Historical Affairs hosted the “59th Annual Bergen County Art in the Park Show and Concert” at Van Saun Park. This annual event featured an outdoor art exhibit from over 100 talented...



