Useful Links

Information sheets from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that explain the benefits and risks of vaccines to recipients, their parents, or their legal representatives.

Specific information about immunizations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Reliable, accurate information about vaccines and the diseases they prevent from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Independent assessments of vaccines and vaccine safety, plus educational information provided by the Institute for Vaccine Safety of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Information for and by teens delivered in teen-friendly messages from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.

TeenHealthFX.com is a reliable online resource for teens who have questions about their health, their bodies, relationships, and sexuality. It is informative, and encourages teens to also discuss these issues with their doctor and parents.

The Association for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) is the state's foremost child research and advocacy organization. For 30 years ACNJ has advocated for policies and programs that improve the lives of children and families in New Jersey. Over the years, ACNJ's issues have expanded from child welfare and juvenile justice to include early care and education, health and support for low-income families.

Site of the Education Law Center serving New Jersey, which can help you understand and negotiate public education systems for your child.

The website of the New Jersey Office of the Child Advocate provides policy and other information related to child protection, health, juvenile justice, mental health, and children's legal rights.

 

Site of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology; find lots of information about asthma and allergy here.

 

The Allergy & Asthma Network (Mothers of Asthmatics) helps parents and children cope with allergies and asthma.

 

Dedicated site for kids, teens, and adults with valuable information from The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.

 

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder site offers support and resources for children and adults.

 

Facts about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder from the National Institute of Mental Health.

International breastfeeding organization provides support for feeding your newborn and infant, as well as many other resources for breastfeeding. Text is available in many languages.

 

This site from Autism New Jersey, a nonprofit agency, provides information about advocacy, services, family and professional education, and consultation.

 

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services site for children covers various topics for parents and children and offers many links to other sites.

 

Interactive tools from the U.S. Department of Agriculture help teach parents and children about nutrition and healthy food choices.

A site dedicated to preventing childhood injury, with great safety guidelines for car seats, fire safety, and poison prevention, as well as links for recalls, car seat installation, and more.