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Hoja Informativa: Ayadando a familias a encontrar leche de formula durante la escasez de leche infantil
Fact Sheet: Helping families find formula during the infant formula shortage
Click to get the latest COVID-19 updates from DHS/DFD

HElpful links

The 2-Bite Club/El club de los dos bocados-Introduces MyPlate to young children (Eng/Spanish)
children product recalls
Connecting NJ ​is a network of partners and agencies dedicated to helping New Jersey families thrive.

​We provide mothers, fathers, grandparents, and guardians free or affordable access to people, organizations, and other sources of information needed to raise healthy children.


Conectamos a las familias de Nueva Jersey (mamás, papás, recién nacidos, adolescentes, adultos jóvenes y abuelos - con los mejores recursos sociales y de salud disponibles en su comunidad.

​Ofrecemos a las madres, padres, abuelos y tutores, acceso gratuito o asequible a personas, organizaciones y otras fuentes de información necesarias para criar niños saludables.
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Do you need to find resources for yourself or your family? Visit Find Help and simply place your zip code in the box to find amazing resources for medical, social, utility, adult education, respite care, etc., in your community and surrounding areas.

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Do you need help with your utility bills?/Si no puede pagar sus facturas de servicios públicos, ¡aquí tiene ayuda!
Visit NJ SHARES and find help in your county!


Important Covid-19 related updates provided by the Child Care Health Consultants. Please click cchc@cjfhc.org to send an email for registration. The Consortium will send an email back confirming your registration. 

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SIDS Information...please share:
The SIDS Center of New Jersey's two minute safe sleep video:
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2-minute safe sleep video
Additional resources...
Southern NJ perinatal Cooperative Moms Quit Connection for Families
The Rutgers Southern Regional Child Care Resource & Referral Agency is committed to assisting families and ECE professionals gain access to a wealth of support systems to raise healthy and engaged children.  The following list will allow families and ECE professionals to quickly access and review New Jersey and national ECE organizations, research-based best practices, and standards that inform and advocate on behalf of our nation's children and families.  We will continue to update the site as new partners and organizations are identified.

Family Links

Child Development
CDC Child Development Checklist (2 mo-5 yrs): Eng/Spanish


Family/Child Advocacy Information
Advocates for Children of NJ

​Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)


Commonly asked question about child care centers and the Americas with Disabilities Act

National Center for Parent Information and Resources (also available in Espanol)


Parent training and information centers listed on CPIR
State Agencies or Clearinghouses for Child Care Initiatives, Family Engagement
NJ Department of Human Services: Division of Family Development

NJ Clearinghouse for Child & Family Resources- Great information and links for families and ECE professionals
State Information for Employment, Education, Health Care, Etc.
NJ Department of Human Services: Division of Family Development
State Early Childhood Program Improvement Initiatives
Grow NJ Kids

NJ Strengthening Families Overview
Forms
NJ Universal Child Health Record
Helping your child discover the value of your home culture in age-appropriate ways.
Diverse Book Finder, great resource for first books that reflect your family culture.
Parenting for Social Justice provides great tips for anti-bias education in the home.
 
Inclusion Supports and quality indicators that you can review to support “All Means ALL” in your program. Visit the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center for amazing ideas for quality and equity.

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Learn more about the New Jersey Strengthening Families Initiative by visiting:
Strengthening Families through Early Care and Education

Each county provides support for families.  Please visit your respective county's  community directory to gain more information regarding services for family support, domestic violence, early childhood, school-linked programs and county welfare agencies.  Help is a phone call away.
County supports for families
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ChildCareNJ
Cerebral Palsy Guide
Childcare NJ Provider Search
Head Start ECLKC

ECE Professional Development Links

Infants and Toddlers
ZeroToThree​

NJ Infant/Toddler Credential

NJ Birth to Three Early Learning Standards​


National Head Start/Early Head Start
Child Development: social, emotional, cognitive, speech/language, fine/gross motor
CDC Child Development Checklist (2 mo-5 yrs): Eng/Spanish

CDC Developmental Screening Tools
Child Advocacy
Advocates for Children of NJ
NJ Special Needs
NJ Association for Gifted Children
State and National ECE Organization
Association for Early Learning Leaders

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

National Association for Family Child Care

Family Child Care Organization of New Jersey


National Black Child Development Institute: Early Care and Education


ECE Professional Development Supports


Council for Professional Recognition (CDA for IT; PS; FCC)

NJ Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards

Grow NJ Kids

NJ Electronic Child Care (ECC) Provider Web Portal


NJ Clearinghouse for Child & Family Resources- Great information and links for families and ECE professionals
Race, Bias, and Equity in EC
​Diverse Book Finder, great resource for first books that reflect your family culture.
Parenting for Social Justice provides great tips for anti-bias education in the home.
 
Inclusion Supports and quality indicators that you can review to support “All Means ALL” in your program. Visit the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center for amazing ideas for quality and equity.
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2ndFLOOR
Help for teens and adults is a text or phone call away:
888-222-2228

2nd Floor Youth Hotline: cyberbullying...dating abuse...mental health...sex & sexuality

​Visit an article from 1-800-Contacts on "7 Warning Signs Your Child May Have a Vision Problem." 
Click here for the link. ​​

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  • Families
    • Getting Started
    • Financial Assistance
    • Types of Child Care
    • Policy Updates for Families
    • Child Care Referrals
    • Family Engagement Specialist >
      • BBB/ASQ-3 information
      • Información en Español
      • Family Resources >
        • SPAN for families
      • Upcoming Community Events
  • Early Care Providers
    • Forms
    • Policy Updates for Early Care Providers
    • CCDBG Trainings
    • Professional Development >
      • 2023 training schedules
      • GrowNJKids/QIS >
        • GNJK Training Calendars
      • I/T Training Schedule
      • FCC/FFN: CPR/FA info
      • Central NJ Health Consultants
      • SEFI
      • NJ SACC-Afterschool
      • SPAN
  • FCC/FFN
    • Getting Started
    • Professional Development
  • Helpful Links
  • Policy Updates for Providers
  • Important Updates
  • Employment Opportunities
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