First Guardian Healthcare, LLC is a New Jersey-based provider dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives within their communities.

Our team provides person-centered support tailored to each individual’s goals, strengths, and needs. We work closely with families, support coordinators, and caregivers to promote independence, community participation, skill development, and overall well-being.

Services Include:

Community Based Supports (CBS)

Individual Supports

Respite Services

Community Inclusion Activities

Independent Living Skills Training

Social and Recreational Support

Personal Development and Goal Achievement

Caregiver Relief and Family Support

Transportation Assistance (when available)

At First Guardian Healthcare, we are committed to providing compassionate, reliable, and professional support while maintaining the highest standards of dignity, respect, and person-centered care.

Service Areas: Essex County, Union County, Middlesex County, Bergen County, and surrounding New Jersey communities.

Our Mission:
Stronger Support. Safer Homes. Brighter Futures.

Eligibility	Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), autism spectrum disorders, and related support needs. Services are available to Medicaid-eligible individuals through the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and private-pay participants. Assessment of service needs and authorization may be required prior to service initiation.
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Recreation / Social / Sports Education Special Education Employment / Training Independent Living Skill Program Life Skills Training Preparing for Adulthood Family & Support Services Caregiving Family Support Respite Care Respite Care, In-Home
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Behavioral Intellectual and Developmental Needs Advocacy Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Learning Disabilities Special Needs Transition Planning Medical Health / Wellness / Nutrition Home Care Physical Disability Preventative Healthcare
Treatment Services	In-Community Services Behavioral Assistance Individual Support Services (ISS) Mentoring Outreach Services Treatment Settings In-Person Virtual
Payment Types	Division of Developmental Disabilities Medicaid NJ Children's System of Care Self Pay
Language Spoken	Creole French Spanish
Areas Served	Bergen County Essex County Middlesex County Morris County Union County

Last Updated: 06/08/26