New Jersey Department of Health (DOH): The New Jersey DOH is an agency of the government of New Jersey responsible for public health issues. It works to support and improve the health and safety of all NJ residents through disease prevention, access to care, quality management, and community engagement. NJ Department of Health
Newborn Metabolic Screening The State of NJ and the Office for Genetics and People with Special Health Care Needs are dedicated to screening newborn infants for conditions that can cause serious illness, developmental delays, and even death if not detected in the first few weeks of life. Newborn Metabolic Screening
Zero to THREE : Zero to Three works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the family and community connections critical to their well-being and development. Healthy connections help build babies’ brains. Zero to Three Resources for Families
NJ Division of Disability Services (DDS): The New Jersey DDs offers resources and support for families of disabilities. It specifically has resources on information and referral services, the traumatic brain injury fund, the personal assistance services program (PASP), managed long term services and supports (MLTSS) enrollment assistance for children under age 20, disability health and wellness initiatives, and NJ ABLE and NJ WorkAbility information and technical assistance. NJ Division of Disability Services
Personal Assistance Service Program (PASP): The personal assistance service program has a goal of supporting individuals with physical disabilities by providing personal assistants to help with personal care tasks. There is a cost share based on income. Personal Assistance Service Program
New Jersey Early Intervention System: This organization is for children, birth to three, with developmental delays or disabilities as well as their families. They provide resources concerning Autism, diagnoses, developmental red flags, and accessing early intervention services. NJ Early Intervention System
Disability Rights New Jersey (DRM): This non-profit organization is New Jersey’s designated Protection & Advocacy agency. It is federally mandated to advance the civil rights of people with disabilities. They provide legal services, investigate allegations of abuse and neglect, provide information and referrals for people with disabilities, and provide outreach and educational services. Disability Rights NJ
Maternal and Child Health Consortia: This is a group of private non-profit organizations that provide prevention activities, education, infant and pediatric follow-up, and other services. Each organization (north, central, and south) have resources on their sites to support pregnant women through their pregnancy. Maternal and Child Health Consortia
NJ Medicaid: The New Jersey Department of Human Services provides information on what Medicaid is and how to enroll. The site provides eligibility criteria and lays out step by step the procedure on how to apply. NJ Medicaid
New Jersey Family Care: Family care is an affordable health insurance program for children aged 18 and younger and pregnant people. These sites provide the eligibility criteria, instructions on how to enroll, and other helpful information. Family Care Registration and Family Care Information
