State Services & Resources
Autism
Special Child Health Services
How to Cope When a Baby Cries
Child Evaluation Centers
(Congenital and Neurodevelopmental Disorders)
Early Intervention Services
(Developmental & Early Learning Assistance)
Child Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Services
Crises Response Services for Children with Behavioral Health Needs
Office of Special Education (Department of Education)
Regional Learning Resource Centers (Department of Education)
Special Education Resources for Parents & Families (Department of Education)
Autism Screening & Services (Department of Health)
Governor's Council for Medical Research & Treatment of Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Support & Technical Assistance (Department of Education)
Office of Autism (Division of Developmental Disabilities, DHS)
Autism, A Family Guide to Navigating the NJ Service System for Individuals
with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Developmental Disabilities
Federal Resources
Positive Parenting Tips
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Expected Developmental Stages
Early Childhood Trauma
Coping With a Disaster or Traumatic Event
ADA.gov (Americans with Disabilities Act)
US Department of Justice,
Civil Rights Division, Disabilities Rights
US Department of Health & Human Services,
Civil Rights Division, Persons with Disabilities
Ready.gov for Individuals with Disabilities & Others with Access and Functional Needs
Community Resources
Mom2Mom
24 Hour Helpline for Mothers with Children with Special Needs
Provides mom-to-mom support for mothers as caregivers, including mental health & wellness needs.
1-877-914-6662 (1-877-914-MOM2)
Autism Support & Service Organizations
Tips for Parents (Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey)
Parenting Tips (Parents Anonymous of New Jersey)
Family Success Centers
New Jersey Parents' Caucus
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
NJ County Councils for Young Children
Regional Family Support Planning Councils
New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
YCS Institute for Infant and Preschool Mental Health
Family Support Organizations for Children's Mental Health
National PTA: School Violence & Traumatic Events
Save the Children: How to Help Children Cope in a Crisis
National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children about Crises Events
HealthyChildren.org (American Academy of Pediatrics): Helping Children Cope After a Disaster
American Psychological Association: Helping Children Manage Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting
Professional Resources
The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities
The New Jersey Association for Infant Mental Health
The Interdisciplinary Council on Development and Learning
The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
National Center for Education in Maternal & Child Health, Georgetown University
