Helpful Links

Useful Links

Adolescent Health

  • www.stayteen.org - Information for and by teens delivered in teen-friendly messages from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.
  • www.teenhealthfx.com - 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.


Advocacy

  • www.acnj.org  - 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.
  • www.edlawcenter.org  - Site of the Education Law Center serving New Jersey, which can help you understand and negotiate public education systems for your child.
  • http://www.state.nj.us/dcf/​ - 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.


Allergy/Asthma

  • www.aaaai.org  - Site of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology; find lots of information about asthma and allergy here.
  • www.aanma.org  - The Allergy & Asthma Network (Mothers of Asthmatics) helps parents and children cope with allergies and asthma.
  • www.foodallergy.org  - Dedicated site for kids, teens, and adults with valuable information from The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.


Attention Deficit Disorder


Breastfeeding

  • www.llli.org  - 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.
  • www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding  - Maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; excellent breastfeeding site that starts with the basics and answers many common questions about technique, benefits, concerns, pumping, storing, and more.


Child Development

  • www.autismnj.org  - This site from Autism New Jersey, a nonprofit agency, provides information about advocacy, services, family and professional education, and consultation.
  • www.chadis.com - Child Health & Development Interactive System (CHADIS) is a web-based screening, diagnostic and management system that administers and analyzes pre-visit, online questionnaires completed by parents, teens or teachers and provides Clinicians with instant access to valuable clinical data and resources.
  • www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/infantandtoddlerdevelopment.html  - Trusted health information on child development from Medline Plus