My name is Erechia, and I am the mother of Sadie, who is profoundly autistic. Families like mine live with an unspoken fear every single day: what will happen to our child if both parents pass away or become too ill to provide care?  

Right now, there is no guaranteed system in New Jersey to make sure profoundly disabled children are protected in that situation. Parents must navigate complex legal systems on their own, often without the resources or guidance to secure their child’s future.   Sadie’s Law would change that.  

Sadie’s Law would require the State of New Jersey to provide families, at the time of a profound disability diagnosis, with funding and legal support to create a legally binding care directive. This plan would ensure:   


Guardianship is clearly assigned if parents pass away or cannot provide care.


Families have access to state-funded legal assistance to create a will or care directive.


No profoundly autistic child is ever left without a plan for their future.    

This law is about dignity, safety, and peace of mind. It ensures that New Jersey’s most vulnerable children are never left unprotected, and that families can focus on loving their children instead of fearing for their futures.   


By signing this petition, you are standing with profoundly disabled children and their families.

Together, we can urge lawmakers in New Jersey to introduce and pass Sadie’s Law, ensuring that every profoundly autistic child has a secure and loving future—no matter what happens.  

Call to Action:   Sign and share this petition to help us make Sadie’s Law a reality. Let’s give families peace of mind and ensure no profoundly autistic child is ever left without protection.