Arc of New Jersey: The Arc of New Jersey is a statewide, private, nonprofit advocacy organization incorporated in 1949 by a group of parents who had a vision of building a better quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities and their families www.arcnj.org
Bright Futures (Health and Mental Health Resources for Parents about Children) : For more information abut "bright and healthy futures" for your child, check out Family Voices' Web site at www.brightfuturesforfamilies.org
Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund: Financial assistance program for NJ families whose children have an illness or condition otherwise uncovered by insurance, State or Federal programs, or other source, such as fundraising. The Fund is intended to assist in preserving a family's ability to cope with the responsibilities which accompany a child's significant health problems.www.njcatastrophicfund.org
Fact Sheets from the Center for Health and Health Care in Schools are available on topics such as children's vision, weight, dental health needs, mental health and more. Visit www.healthinschools.org
KidSource focuses primarily on health and education related issues, They offer articles on health care, a list of recalled products for children and babies, links to helpful resources and more. Visit www.kidsource.org
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey (MAWFNJ) grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. To refer a child for a wish or to learn more about the program, please visit www.wishnj.org
Mental Health in Children and Adolescents is a "knowledge path" linking to a wealth of current, reference-based materials for parents and professionals- reports, resources, data, family organizations and more. www.mchlibrary.info
National Bullying Prevention Campaign, Take a Stand, Lend a Hand. Stop Bullying Now! The federal Health Resources and Services Administration has resources and communication kits available at 1-888-ASK-HRSA. Urge the schools in your neighborhood to request kits.
New Jersey Statewide Parent Advocacy Center, Home of the Family to Family Health Information Resource Center/Family Voices; Federation of Families, and many other resources and support information. www.spannj.org
New Jersey Poison Information & Education System (NJPIES, NJ's Poison Control Center) is a non-profit organization that coordinates the treatment & distribution of information concerning poisons, drugs & targeted health issues through telephone management, consultation, education & research. www.njpies.org
Parents Anonymous of New Jersey's mission is to protect children by strengthening families. They provide mutual support and parent leadership in free, professionally facilitated self-help groups for parents statewide www.pa-of-nj.org
Pfizer Maintain Program is a patience assistance program that can help eligible people in financial need continue to get their Pfizer medications if they are unemployed and do not have prescription coverage. www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com
Turner Syndrome Society, NJ Chapter, creates awareness, promotes research, and provides support to all persons touched by Turner syndrome by creating opportunities to educate and support individuals, families, and professionals about TS patients. www.turnersyndromenj.com