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.

Approved In-state Private Schools for the Disabled - Check here to find a new school in the state of NJ (organized by county).This directory lists New Jersey private schools approved to provide special education programs to public school students in accordance with New Jersey Administrative Code 6A:14 Subchapter 7.

Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund - In the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Program, any illness can be "catastrophic" based on uncovered eligible medical expenses and the family's income in a prior 12-month time period.

Central New Jersey Maternal and Child Health Consortium - The purpose of this non-profit group is to improve the health of infants, children, and women of childbearing age in the region.

Child Health Institute of New Jersey - The mission of this Institute is to investigate genetic, environmental and behavioral factors in human growth and development with emphasis on prevention, treatment and cure of childhood diseases.

FamilyCare - Read about the new program called FamilyCare. Thousands of New Jersey parents go without health insurance, even though their children may be covered through NJKidCare. This can force parents to go without medical care until a more serious problem develops. Research shows that parents who have health insurance are more likely to be sure that their children get immunizations and regular check-ups, so making affordable health insurance available to parents can be helpful to both parents and children.

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.

Maternal, Child and Community Health Services - This state office administers programs in such areas as: family planning and adolescent pregnancy prevention; breast and cervical cancer screening and follow-up; prevention oriented early childhood health including lead screening, oral health education, injury prevention; school and adolescent services including parenting training, violence and unintentional injury prevention; and primary care for uninsured residents through community health centers.

National Pediatric and Family HIV Resource Center - The NPFRC is a non-profit organization that serves professionals who care for children, adolescents and families with HIV infection and AIDS. Founded in 1990, the Center offers education, consultation, technical assistance, and training for health and social service professionals.

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.

Northern NJ Maternal/Child Health Consortium and Central NJ Maternal/Child Health Consortium and Southern NJ Perinatal Cooperative - Click on these sites to see what services are offered.

PreventionFirst - The mission of this local organization is to keep our children, families and communities, healthy, safe and drug-free.

Special Child Health Services - This program assures that all persons with special health needs have access to comprehensive, community based, culturally competent and family centered care; maintains a Birth Defects and Special Needs Registry.

The Special Child Health Services (SCHS) Registry - The SCHS Registry is a confidential record of infants and children who have special health care needs or who are at-risk for developing such needs. Infants and children with a birth defect diagnosed by age one year are required to be reported to the Registry.

The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children - This program provides supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education, breast-feeding promotion and support, immunization screening, and health care referrals to pregnant, breast-feeding and postpartum women, infants and children from families with inadequate income and who are at special risk in respect to their physical and mental health due to inadequate nutrition and/or primary health care. Enrollment is open to all eligible applicants.

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.