Licensing ensures that service providers meet established standards for safety, quality, and proper care. It gives individuals with disabilities—and their families—confidence that they are receiving support from trained, accountable professionals in regulated environments.

• Public Safety
  Licensing helps safeguard vulnerable individuals by ensuring providers are qualified and facilities are safe.
• Quality of Care
  Licensing requires training, oversight, and documentation that help ensure consistent, person-centered support.
• Accountability
  Licensed providers must follow state regulations. The NJ Department of Human Services can take corrective action when standards are not met.
• Trust and Transparency
  A license shows a provider's commitment to quality. Families can verify if a provider is licensed and in good standing.