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The Eden Family of Services
ALTERNATE NAME
Eden Institute
FORMER NAME
The Eden Family of Programs
ADDRESS
One Eden Way
Princeton, NJ 08540
PHONE
609-987-0099
FAX
609-987-0243
INTERNET ADDRESS
ADMINISTRATOR
Thomas P. McCool, President and CEO
CONTACT NAME
Anne Holmes, Director of Outreach Services
DESCRIPTION
A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives
of individuals with autism and their families. Programs include
a day school, community-based residential services, employment
opportunities, and outreach services. Licensed by the New
Jersey Department of Education and the New Jersey Division of
Developmental Disabilities. Accredited by the National
Commission for the Accreditation of Special Education Services.
Member of New Jersey Association of Schools and Agencies for
the Handicapped (ASAH), and New Jersey Center for Outreach
and Services for the Autism Community (COSAC).
PROGRAMS
The Eden Institute, Inc.: 12-month day school program for
children with autism, ages 3-21. Instruction given in one-to-
one, two-to-one, or small group sessions, based on behavior
analysis; speech/language and Adaptive Physical Education
included. Offers extended year summer programs, in-home
respite care, parent training, work-study program. Contact
Carol Markowitz, Director of Educational Services, 609-987-
0099
Wawa House: Infant & Toddler program, a specialized early
intervention program for children ages birth - 3 years which
offers therapy, parent training, advocacy and support services.
Contact Diane Van Driesen, Director of Wawa House Services,
609-987-0099.
Eden Adult Services: includes residential and employment services for
adults with autism. Residential: provides community residences; supervises
living experience for individuals in its care, and coordinates community
interaction. Currently operates 11 group homes and four supported
living apartments. Employment: Program for adults with autism which
administers a continuum of vocational and employment services including
secure, supported and competitive employment. Contact Jamie
Douglas, Director of Adult Services, 609-426-8656
The Eden Institute Foundation, Inc.: A tax-exempt entity,
founded in 1984, which performs public relations duties and
raises operating capital and endowment funds to support the
Eden services. Contact Andrew Armstrong, Director of
Development, 609-987-0099.
FOUNDED
1975
SUBJECTS
Disabilities Services
Education - Children and Youth
Employment and Training
Support Groups
Respite Care
LAST UPDATED
5/08