New Jersey Resources

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2-1-1 Non-Emergency – Click this link to search the database, or call 211 on your phone to get information and referrals on a variety of services, including: food banks, clothing closets, rental and utility assistance, adult or child day care, transportations services for the disabled, tutoring, adoptions, Meals on Wheels, insurance, interventions for drug and alcohol abuse, rehabilitation, job training, and much more.   This site and phone number will also provide emergency information about local problems such as floods and highway closures.

Early Intervention Services - Click here for listings of many New Jersey services available to parents.

Find a NJ Doctor:New Jersey Health Care Profile - This site includes information on all doctors who are actively licensed and currently permitted to practice medicine or podiatry in New Jersey. The website can be searched to locate doctors practicing in a particular area or hospital. The profiles contain information about a doctor's education, training, and medical practice.

Infant Safe Haven - This is the NJ state law which allows parents to drop off an unwanted infant at a hospital or police station without criminal charges.

The Mother's Center of Central NJ - "Motherhood is a tough job" - join the discussion groups, or drop by for an educational session.

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services - Click here to view the Department's alphabetic list of health-related topics, programs and services. The site changes often so use the site search option to look for your topic or your browser Find option to search for a word or phrase.

NJ Health Statistics- Statistical breakdown of the births in NJ by age of mother, race, Apgar score, and other divisions.

NJ Self-Help Group Clearinghouse - Assists people in finding, forming and learning about self-help support groups at local, national and Internet levels. Has toll-free helpine and publishes an annual Self-Help Group Directory, which can be found at most public libraries.

NJ Department of Children and Families - On Tuesday, July 11, 2006, Governor Corzine signed legislation, which received overwhelming support in the legislature, to officially establish the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF).

NJ Division of Family Services - The mission of this division is to protect children, support families, ensure permanency for children and prevent violence and family disruption.

NJ State-Wide, Family-Centered, HIV Care Network - The New Jersey Statewide Family Centered HIV Care Network is a statewide group of organizations and individuals committed to decreasing perinatally transmitted HIV infection and providing comprehensive care for women, their partners, and children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Visit their colorful and lively web site to learn more about their programs.

The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children - This program, commonly known as WIC, provides basic nutritious foods to over 160,000 New Jersey residents monthly. In addition, WIC participants learn about nutrition for a healthy life and are encouraged to seek and maintain appropriate medical care.

En Español

Ley sobre los Niveles de Anticuerpos Sanguíneos - La prueba de niveles de anticuerpos sanguíneos determina si un niño/a ha desarrollado defensas contra el sarampión, la papera y rubéola, enfermedades serias que pueden causar daños irreparables. Este sitio está en formato PDF y se requiere un programa especial, Adobe Acrobat Reader, para poder verlo. Usted puede obtener este programa en http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html

NJ FamilyCare - NJ Family Care brinda cobertura médica gratuita o económica a niños y adolescentes (hasta los 18 años) residentes de New Jersey que no tienen seguro médico.Este sitio está en formato PDF y se requiere un programa especial, Adobe Acrobat Reader, para poder verlo. Usted puede obtener este programa en http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html

Cuando un Bebé Llora - El Síndrome del Bebé Sacudido (Shaken Baby Syndrome) es una lesión cerebral grave que ocurre cuando una persona frustrada sacude a un bebé, por lo general para hacer que deje de llorar. Trate de calmarlo usando métodos suaves. Este sitio está en formato PDF y se requiere un programa especial, Adobe Acrobat Reader, para poder verlo. Usted puede obtener este programa en http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html

¡Sueño Seguro Salva Vidas! - Este folleto ofrece consejos para asegurase que el sueño del bebé sea segura.