Through partnerships with local businesses and nonprofits, clients also gain access to paid and volunteer work opportunities that turn these goals into real, practical experience.
Adult Day Program
At Graham Behavior Services, we work alongside you and your family member to help them build a fuller, more independent life. Our Adult Day Program offers one-on-one, individualized support in a structured clinic setting at both our West Long Branch and Forked River locations, Monday through Friday from 8:45 AM to 2:45 PM.
About Our Adult Program
Using clinic, home, and community-based learning, we help clients:
- Build and sustain social relationships
- Nurture leisure and self-help skills
- Gain vocational skills through hands-on, on-the-job training
- Maintain steady employment
- Grow toward greater independence
What a Day at GBS Looks Like
Our Adult Day Program runs Monday through Friday from 8:45 AM to 2:45 PM at our West Long Branch and Forked River clinics. Every client works one-on-one with a dedicated team member throughout the day, with structure built around their individual goals rather than a one-size-fits-all schedule. Sessions blend skill-building, community engagement, and real-world work experience, so clients aren’t just filling time. They’re building toward greater independence.
Through partnerships with local businesses and nonprofits, clients have access to both paid and volunteer work opportunities. These placements give clients a chance to practice job skills, build confidence, and contribute to their community in a setting that matches their strengths.
Our Community Partners
Funding & Eligibility
We work with families to make the Adult ABA Program financially accessible, and many of our clients use a combination of funding sources to cover services.
We accept:
- DDD funding (Division of Developmental Disabilities)
- Medicaid HMO
- Private pay
- Hybrid combinations, such as DDD plus private pay, or Medicaid plus private pay, depending on what your plan covers
Most clients in the program are 21 and older receiving DDD funding. We’re also able to work with individuals under 21 who have a qualifying diagnosis, evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If you’re not sure whether your family member qualifies, reach out and we’ll walk through it with you.
Support Beyond the Program
Adult ABA Program clients and their families also have access to GBS’s ancillary services, designed to support the whole family, not just the person in program:
- Sleep Coaching: Strategies to help build healthy, sustainable sleep routines
- Health & Wellness Coaching: Guidance on exercise, nutrition, and stress management for clients and caregivers alike
- Relationships & Sexuality Support: Education and resources addressing relationships, boundaries, and healthy social connections
Questions About Our Adult Day Program
Get answers to frequently asked questions about our adult day program and services.
What funding sources do you accept for the Adult Day Program?
We accept DDD funding, Medicaid HMO, and private pay. Many of our clients use a combination of funding sources, such as DDD plus private pay or Medicaid plus private pay, depending on what their plan covers. Our team can help you understand your options and figure out what applies to your situation.
Do you offer the Adult Day Program at both clinic locations?
Yes. The Adult Day Program is available at both our West Long Branch and Forked River clinics, Monday through Friday from 8:45 AM to 2:45 PM. Community and work opportunities may vary slightly by location based on local business and nonprofit partnerships, so reach out if you’d like details specific to a location.
What does a typical day in the program look like?
Clients are paired one-on-one with a team member for the full day, Monday through Friday from 8:45 AM to 2:45 PM. Each day is structured around the client’s individual goals, and includes a mix of skill-building, community involvement, and paid or volunteer work experience through our local business and nonprofit partnerships.
Is the Adult Day Program only for clients 21 and older?
Most of our clients are 21 and older and receive DDD funding, since DDD services in New Jersey are generally available at that age. That said, we’re able to accept clients under 21 with a qualifying diagnosis, evaluated case by case. Contact us to talk through your family member’s specific situation.
What kind of work or community opportunities are available?
We partner with local businesses and nonprofits to offer both paid and volunteer opportunities. These placements are chosen to match each client’s interests and skill level, giving them real-world experience while working toward greater independence.
Do you offer support for caregivers and family members, too?
Yes. Alongside the Adult Day Program, we offer ancillary services including sleep coaching, health and wellness coaching, and relationships and sexuality support. These are available to clients and their families to help support the whole household, not just the person in our program.
