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.

       

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.

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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

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​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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