Information may change and we encourage you to check directly with the source for the latest updates.
Parent Information Centers:
- Parent Information Center for the Northeast: https://www.parentcenterhub.org/region-a/
- NJ Parent Advocacy Network: https://spanadvocacy.org/
New Jersey Behavioral & Mental Health Support
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Description of Service |
Contact Information |
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Getting Started with Positive Behavior Support for Families |
Provides families with practical, step-by-step guidance to implement Positive Behavior Support at home or in school, offering tools, routines, and strategies to create lasting positive changes for children and families. |
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Children’s System of Care (CSOC) PerformCare |
Provides services for youth under age 21 with emotional or behavioral health needs, substance use challenges, and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
1-877-652-7624 |
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New Jersey Hotlines |
Provide a wide range of support services and resources. |
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NJ4S (New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services) |
Offers school-based prevention and mental wellness programming, including individual and group counseling, youth development activities, and family support. |
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Family Support Organization (FSO) |
Family-led organizations offering peer support, education, and advocacy for families of children with emotional or behavioral challenges. |
1-877- 652-7624 |
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2ND Floor Youth Helpline |
A confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey youth and young adults to talk about issues or problems they are facing. |
Call or Text 888-222-2228 |
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NJ Mental Health Cares |
A helpline offering information, referrals, and emotional support for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use issues. |
1-866-202-HELP (4357) |
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NAMI New Jersey |
Offers free, statewide peer-support services providing information, resource referrals, and support to individuals living with mental health conditions and their families. |
732-940-0991 |
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County Mental Health Screening Centers |
Locations and contact information county designated menthol health screening centers |
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National Center for Families Learning |
NCFL works to eradicate poverty through education solutions for families. Provides access to resources. |
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American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APA) |
Free mental health infographics, and handouts to help school staff and parents promote the wellbeing of students, families, and colleagues. |
Child and Adolescent Education Support
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Resource |
Description of Service |
Contact Information |
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NJ Department of Education, Office of Special Education |
Parental rights manual, also referred to as PRISE. Available in 11 languages. |
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NJ Early Intervention Service |
Offers services for infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) with developmental delays or disabilities. |
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Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) |
Offers training and support for families of children with special needs. |
1-800-654-SPAN (7726) |
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State of NJ Department of Health - Family Centered Care Services |
The Family Center Care Services (FCCS) program promotes access to care through early identification, referral to community-based, culturally competent services, and follow-up for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) from birth to early adulthood. |
https://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/specialneeds/ 609-777-7778 |
Community-Based Resources and Support
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Resource |
Description of Service |
Contact Information |
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NJ 211 |
Directory of state and nonprofit programs across New Jersey. Connects NJ residents with programs for rent, utilities, food, clothing, and more. |
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NJ Helps |
Helps determine eligibility for food assistance (SNAP), cash assistance (WFNJ/TANF or WFNJ/GA), and NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid. |
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NJ Housing Resource Center (NJHRC) |
Free online tool to find affordable housing and services across New Jersey. |
1-877-428-8844 |
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Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) |
Offers free civil legal assistance to low-income residents. |
1-888-576-5529 |
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NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Development (NJDOL) |
Provides a wide range of employment-related resources and services for job seekers, workers, and employers in New Jersey. |
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Domestic Violence Support Services |
The New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) offers a comprehensive range of services to support individuals and families affected by domestic violence. These services are designed to provide immediate assistance, ensure safety, and promote long-term well-being. |
Child Care & Parent/Caregiver Support
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Resource |
Description of Service |
Contact Information |
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New Jersey Parent Link |
Collection of important links and information for parents and caregivers. |
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Central Intake |
One-stop access point for family support services by county. |
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Child Care NJ |
Provides information on applying for child care assistance, searching for licensed providers. |
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Family Success Centers |
Community-based hubs that provide free support and resources to families. |
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Family Connects |
Connects parents with a specially trained nurse for a personalized follow up visit at home within the first two weeks after their child’s birth. Visits are offered to all families at no cost, regardless of income, insurance or immigration status. |
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Caregivers of NJ |
Caregivers of New Jersey is dedicated to providing a central point of contact on caregiving issues, resulting in more effective information dissemination, increased support and awareness and advocacy. |
1-877-265-6360 |
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Family Resource Network |
Umbrella of organizations designed to meet the growing need for community-based programs and services to individuals and families with a variety of disabilities and chronic conditions. |
1-800-372-6510 |
Military Connected Families
| Resource | Description of Service | Contact Information |
| Information for Military Connected Families | Supporting military families with children with disabilities by providing resources and guidance for school transitions. | Military Student Support |
| Students in Special Education | Guidance for Military Connected Families with Students in Special Education | Special Education Guidance |
| Military Family Support 360 Center | Provides comprehensive support services to military families, connecting them with resources, guidance, and assistance tailored to their needs. | military360center |
| National Resources Center for Military Connected Families and the Courts |
Provides judicial officers and court professionals with resources focused on supporting active-duty military families involved in juvenile and family court cases. |
NCJFCJ |
Nutrition Assistance
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Resource |
Description of Service |
Contact Information |
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Community Food Bank of New Jersey |
Provides food assistance through a network of food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters. |
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NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) |
New Jersey’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps low-income families buy nutritious food. |
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Women, Infants & Children Program (WIC) |
Offers supplemental nutrition, breastfeeding support, and healthcare referrals for pregnant women, infants, and children. |
1-866-446-5942 |