COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
NJ COVID-19 Guidance & Updates
- Mental Health & Wellness Resouces for Youth & Young Adults
- NJ Facilities Guidelines
Face Coverings (CDC Guidance)
How to Select, Wear & Clean Your Face Mask
Considerations for Wearing Face Masks
Feasibility, Adaptations & Alternatives to Face Masks
State Services & Resources
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Services
Child & Adolescent Developmental Disability Services
Child & Adolescent Autism Screening & Support Services
LGBT Resources for Teens/Families of Teens
Resources for Expectant and Parenting Teens
Youth Suicide Prevention
Juvenile Justice Commission
Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment
Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Prevention
Crises Response Services for Children & Adolescents
Student Support Services (Department of Education)
Office of Special Education (Department of Education)
Regional Learning Resource Centers (Department of Education)
NJ Parent Link School Resources (Kindergarten through Grade 12)
Special Education Resources for Parents & Families (Department of Education)
Autism Resources (Department of Health)
Office of Autism (Department of Human Services)
Governor's Council for Medical Research & Treatment of Autism
Autism, A Family Guide to Navigating the NJ Service System for Individuals
with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Developmental Disabilities
Project Child Find (Department of Education)
Autism Program Quality Indicators (Department of Education)
Community Program Directory (Department of Children & Families)
Services for Adolescents & Young Adults (Department of Children & Families)
New Jersey Youth Resource Spot (DCF Resources, Opportunities, News and Events)
Office of Resilience (Department of Children & Families)
Healing the Heart from Adverse Childhood Experiences - ACEs
Adolescent & School Health Initiatives (Department of Health)
School Based Youth Services (Department of Children & Families)
NJ Disability Services & Resources Directory
(Includes NJ State, County, Community & Professional Services & Resources)
Project Medicine Drop (Discarding Unused Prescription Medications)
Federal Resources
girlshealth.gov
StopBullying.gov
Adolescent Health
CDC Parent Portal
Positive Parenting Tips
Project Safe Childhood
CDC College Health & Safety
LGBT Youth Services & Resources
CDC Child Development: Teenagers
Runaway & Homeless Youth Support
CDC Tips for Coping with Stress
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute for Mental Health
Coping With a Disaster or Traumatic Event
Family Guide for Children with Mental Health Needs
Learning Disabilities (National Institutes for Health)
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (National Institutes of Health)
Teen Drivers: Safe at the Wheel (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
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)
Family Success Centers
New Jersey Parents’ Caucus
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
NJ Resiliency Coalition Community
New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
Tips for Parents (Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey)
Parenting Tips (Parents Anonymous of New Jersey)
NJ 211 (Access to Parenting & Community Resources)
Family Support Organizations for Children’s Mental Health
2nd Floor (Confidential and Anonymous Youth & Young Adult Helpline)
Parenting School Aged and Teenage Children (Cooperative Extension System)
School Health NJ: Each Child, Each School, Each Community
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
National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children about COVID-19
Save the Children: Child Health, Safety & Developmental Risks during a Health Crisis
HealthyChildren.org (American Academy of Pediatrics): COVID-19 Information & Guidance for Parents
War in Ukraine
NJ.gov: Assistance to Ukraine
Unicef: War in Ukraine, Support for Children & Families in Ukraine
Save the Children: How to Talk to Children about the Conflict in Ukraine
HealthyChildren.org (American Academy of Pediatrics): Talking to Your Child About the War in Ukraine
COVID-19 Parent Support & Family Activities
NJ COVID-19 24 Hour Hotlines & Helplines
NJ COVID-19 Information for Families and Youth (DCF)
NJ COVID-19 Information Hub: Coping, Challenges, Crises Intervention & Support
HealthyChildren.org (AAP): COVID-19 Guidance & Resources for Parents
HealthyChildren.org (AAP): Teens & COVID-19, Challenges & Opportunities
National Association of School Psychologists: COVID-19 Resource Center
National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children about COVID-19
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Coronavirus Resource Center
Save the Children: COVID-19 Staying Connected with Grandchildren
Save the Children: Child Health, Safety & Developmental Risks during a Health Crisis
Save the Children: COVID-19 Parent Tool Box for Children's Learning & Family Activities
UNICEF: COVID-19 For Parents & Caregivers: Home Activities for You and Your Children
UNICEF: COVID-19 Tips for Teachers: Age Appropriate Discussions to Reassure & Protect Children
Transportation Services
NJ Access Link (NJ TRANSIT ADA Paratransit Program)
New Jersey Travel Independence Program (NJTIP @ Rutgers)
LogistiCare, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation for Medicaid Clients
DHS, Division of Medical Assistance & Health Services, Medical Transportation
NJ 211 (Search Tool for Local Transportation Services)
NJ Transit (Public Transportation Services for Families with Special Needs)
Youth Leadership Opportunities
New Jersey Youth Caucus (NJ Parents' Caucus)
Youth Advisory Network (NJ Department of Children & Families)
Youth Leadership (New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities)
Community of Care Consortium (SPAN Statewide Parent Advocacy Network)
Professional Resources
Child Behavioral Health Community Resources
The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities
Children's Interagency Coordinating Councils
(Service Planning for Children & Adolescents with Behavioral Health Problems)
The New Jersey Center for School Safety
DATING MATTERS®: Understanding Teen Dating Violence Prevention
Youth.gov (Resources to Create, Maintain & Strengthen Effective Youth Programs)
