Services
Services
Pillar Care delivers a wide range of services to more than 1,700 infants, children and adults with disabilities each year.
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Early Intervention

Our team of experts is here to help guide and support you.

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Special Needs Schools

Includes a preschool, elementary, middle and high school.

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Therapies in Public Schools

Maximizing results with minimal impact on districts’ budgets.

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Residential Services

Individualized, 24-hour support for adults with special needs.

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Day Programs for Adults

For 21+ individuals with developmental disabilities.

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In-Home Supports

For families who’d like services in their home or community.

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After School / Extended Day

Structured activities to help each participant pursue their goals.

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ADMINISTRATION
David Bishop, V.P. for Development & Communications
dbishop@pillarnj.org | 973-763-9900 | Livingston
Early intervention
Carolyn Russo-Azer, Director of the Early Intervention Program
crussoazer@pillarnj.org
973-821-8265
SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOLS
Joseph Schwartz, V.P. for Education
jschwartz@pillarnj.org
973-629-8092
therapies in public schools
Lori Ricco, Director of Community Services
lricco@pillarnj.org
973-821-8128
Residential Services
Kent Dettlo, Director of Residential Services
kdettlo@pillarnj.org
973-821-8120
Day Programs for Adults
Christina Tesoriero, Director of Day & Vocational Services
ctesoriero@pillarnj.org
973-821-8266
after school/extended day programs
Lori Ricco, Director of Community Services
lricco@pillarnj.org
973-821-8128
in-home supports
Lori Ricco, Director of Community Services
lricco@pillarnj.org
973-821-8128
Early intervention
Carolyn Russo-Azer, Director of the Early Intervention Program
crussoazer@pillarnj.org
973-821-8265
Early intervention
Carolyn Russo-Azer, Director of the Early Intervention Program
crussoazer@pillarnj.org
973-821-8265
therapies in public schools
Lori Ricco, Director of Community Services
lricco@pillarnj.org
973-821-8128
in-home supports
Lori Ricco, Director of Community Services
lricco@pillarnj.org
973-821-8128
Early intervention
Carolyn Russo-Azer, Director of the Early Intervention Program
crussoazer@pillarnj.org
973-821-8265
in-home supports
Lori Ricco, Director of Community Services
lricco@pillarnj.org
973-821-8128
therapies in public schools
Lori Ricco, Director of Community Services
lricco@pillarnj.org
973-821-8128
in-home supports
Lori Ricco, Director of Community Services
lricco@pillarnj.org
973-821-8128
Early intervention
Carolyn Russo-Azer, Director of the Early Intervention Program
crussoazer@pillarnj.org
973-821-8265
therapies in public schools
Lori Ricco, Director of Community Services
lricco@pillarnj.org
973-821-8128
Residential Services
Kent Dettlo, Director of Residential Services
kdettlo@pillarnj.org
973-821-8120
in-home supports
Lori Ricco, Director of Community Services
lricco@pillarnj.org
973-821-8128
Early intervention
Carolyn Russo-Azer, Director of the Early Intervention Program
crussoazer@pillarnj.org
973-821-8265
therapies in public schools
Lori Ricco, Director of Community Services
lricco@pillarnj.org
973-821-8128
Residential Services
Kent Dettlo, Director of Residential Services
kdettlo@pillarnj.org
973-821-8120
Day Programs for Adults
Christina Tesoriero, Director of Day & Vocational Services
ctesoriero@pillarnj.org
973-821-8266
after school/extended day programs
Lori Ricco, Director of Community Services
lricco@pillarnj.org
973-821-8128
in-home supports
Lori Ricco, Director of Community Services
lricco@pillarnj.org
973-821-8128
Residential Services
Kent Dettlo, Director of Residential Services
kdettlo@pillarnj.org
973-821-8120
in-home supports
Lori Ricco, Director of Community Services
lricco@pillarnj.org
973-821-8128
Early intervention
Carolyn Russo-Azer, Director of the Early Intervention Program
crussoazer@pillarnj.org
973-821-8265
Early intervention
Carolyn Russo-Azer, Director of the Early Intervention Program
crussoazer@pillarnj.org
973-821-8265
therapies in public schools
Lori Ricco, Director of Community Services
lricco@pillarnj.org
973-821-8128
Residential Services
Kent Dettlo, Director of Residential Services
kdettlo@pillarnj.org
973-821-8120
in-home supports
Lori Ricco, Director of Community Services
lricco@pillarnj.org
973-821-8128
There are currently no services available in this county.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
“Pillar Care is focused on its mission of helping people with disabilities. But the organization also operates as a business with an understanding of the need to deliver services in an efficient and effective manner to clearly demonstrate to our supporters that we consistently deliver superb results.”
CLARK MACHEMER
board member
Latest Events
Oct 21

2020 Steps to Independence

Honoring Kelly Marx & Pillar’s Healthcare Heroes – Kelly Marx has served on Pillar Care Continuum’s Board of Trustees for 60 years of its 67 years.

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm   
May 28

Pillar Elementary Wheelin’-N’-Walkin’ Challenge

The Wheelin’-N’-Walkin’ Challenge is Pillar Elementary School’s largest fundraiser of the year (last year raising over $57,000).

9:00 am - 9:00 pm   
Jun 11

Pillar High School Wheelin’-N’-Walkin’ Challenge

The Wheelin’-N’-Walkin’ Challenge is Pillar High School’s largest fundraiser of the year (last year raising over $80,000).

9:00 am - 9:00 pm   
Jul 31

Pillar Care Continuum Day Programs

This year, in addition to fundraising through participants wheeling & walking and raising money for the program they attend, we are raising money for all the Day Programs through this general donation.

9:00 am - 9:00 pm   
How to Help
Our supporters are critical to maximizing the effectiveness of our organization. There are a number of ways you can help.
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