OASIS TLC — a farm-based, hands-on environment where adults with autism build skills, confidence, and community connection.
Our Program
OASIS TLC is a New Jersey provider rooted in our unique farmstead model. We offer structured, person-centered supports for adults with autism and related disabilities in a calm, community-based environment.
Our program focuses on building independence through meaningful daily participation. Within our active farm setting, individuals develop social skills, communication, self-regulation, and functional life skills in a way that feels purposeful and engaging.
OASIS is not a traditional facility-based day program. Learning happens through hands-on experiences, consistent routines, and supportive guidance tailored to each individual’s goals.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote inclusion and acceptance by creating an environment where adults with autism are valued, supported, and meaningfully engaged in their community.
How We Support Growth
As a provider, OASIS focuses on:
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Daily living skill development
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Social and communication growth
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Self-advocacy and decision-making
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Community participation
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Emotional regulation and confidence-building
Each participant’s experience is guided by their individualized service plan and designed to promote steady, measurable growth at their own pace.
Our Philosophy
We believe individuals thrive when they are known, respected, and given opportunities to contribute. OASIS provides a structured yet peaceful setting where adults can continue developing skills, building confidence, and strengthening their connection to the world around them.
Hands-On Skills & Daily Participation
Participants at OASIS TLC engage in a variety of meaningful, hands-on experiences to explore interests, build confidence, and develop practical skills:
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Animal Care
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Farming Activities
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Egg Cleaning & Packaging
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Baking
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Farm-Building Projects
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Groundskeeping / Landscaping
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Gardening
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Flower Arranging
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Homesteading (ex., goat cheese, jams)
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Product-Making (ex. goat soap, goat lotion)
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Food Service Support
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Farm Store Support
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Art & Ceramics
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Weaving & Sewing
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Woodworking
Community & Recreation
OASIS TLC encourages participants to connect with their local community and explore personal interests through recreational and enrichment opportunities:
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Art Lessons
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Music & Drama Classes
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Fitness & Yoga
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Walking / Hiking
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Swimming
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Bowling
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Shopping Trips
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Museum Visits
Community Connections!
Our farms are set up as Agra-Tourism sites that create jobs, produce goods for sale and offer opportunities for community inclusion and interaction. They are set up as examples of “green living” and sustainable farming and we invite the broader community in to create awareness about autism and a healthy environment.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
Oasis extends community engagement through community-supported agriculture (CSA) from May-October. Interns work side-by-side with the farmers, to plant and harvest a variety of produce for our CSA partners.
Our Breakfast & Tea Services
The epitome of the integration of meaningful work and community interaction is exemplified through Oasis’ Social Graces Tea Service and Breakfast Cafe. These innovative agrotourism experiences forge significant connections within the community and are mutually beneficial for all.
Social Graces is a traditional “high tea” service that is held weekly from September-May, and the Breakfast Cafe is held Saturdays from June-August. The interns play pivotal roles in the preparation and execution of these events. Interns are trained in various service roles. Some of these positions include servers, host, busser, and dishwasher.
The Tea Services and Breakfast Cafes provide a variety of opportunities for interns to be engaged in meaningful work with tangible or “end” results. Everyone has an interconnected role. Interns in the farming zones harvest greens and fruits used in the tea service and breakfast services. Interns in the homesteading zones make goat cheese and goat yogurt, make jams, bake scones, make teas, and more.
Our Farm Store
The Oasis Farm Store is open to the community and is another authentic and meaningful way for the interns to receive on the job training and to interact with the community.
All these collaborative efforts not only enhance the interns' connection to the community but also allow the community to appreciate the services and products crafted by our clients. Our hope is that all these programs lead to a meaningful healthy life for our clients and have the added benefit of creating a stronger and healthier local community!
