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:\/\/www.nj.gov\/education\/ece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey Department of Education - Early Childhood Education : <\/a><\/strong><\/span><em><span style=\"color: #565294;\">This department oversees programs and policies to ensure young children in New Jersey receive high-quality early learning experiences, laying a foundation for lifelong success.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/education\/specialed\/index.shtml\">New Jersey Department of Education  - Office of Special Education : <\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #565294;\"><em>Responsible for supporting and monitoring special education services, this office ensures students with disabilities receive appropriate educational opportunities in compliance with state and federal regulations.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/maternalchild\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey Department of Health - Maternal and Child Health : <\/a><\/strong><\/span><em><span style=\"color: #565294;\">Focused on improving health outcomes, this division offers programs and services that support the well-being of mothers, infants, and children across the state.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.state.nj.us\/health\/fhs\/sch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey Department of Health - Special Child Health and Early Intervention (SCHEIS) : <\/a><\/strong><em><span style=\"color: #565294;\">SCHEIS is <\/span><\/em><\/span><em><span style=\"color: #565294;\">within New Jersey's Division of Family Health Services and encompasses several key programs dedicated to supporting children with special health needs and their families. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/wic\/\">New Jersey Department of Health - Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) : <\/a><\/strong><\/span><em><span style=\"color: #565294;\">The WIC program offers nutritional support, education, and resources to low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children up to age five.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/cicrf\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey Department of Human Services - Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund : <\/a><\/strong><\/span><em><span style=\"color: #565294;\">This fund provides financial assistance to families facing substantial medical expenses due to a child's illness, helping to alleviate the financial burden of uncovered costs.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/humanservices\/ddd\/index.shtml\">New Jersey Department of Human Services - Division of Developmental Disabilities : <\/a><\/strong><\/span><em><span style=\"color: #565294;\">This division offers services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, promoting their independence, productivity, and integration into the community.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/humanservices\/dfd\/\">New Jersey Department of Human Services - Division of Family Development : <\/a><\/strong><\/span><em><span style=\"color: #565294;\">Focused on strengthening families, this division administers programs related to child support, childcare assistance, and welfare services to promote economic self-sufficiency.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dcf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey Division of Children and Families : <\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #565294;\"><em>This agency is dedicated to ensuring the safety, well-being, and success of children and families through a range of services, including child protection, behavioral health, and family support programs.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dcf\/families\/support\/success\/\">New Jersey Family Success Centers : <\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #565294;\"><em>These community-based centers provide families with access to support services, resources, and activities designed to strengthen and empower them within their communities.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseyheadstartassociation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey Head Start : <\/a><\/strong><\/span><em><span style=\"color: #565294;\">Part of a national program, New Jersey Head Start offers early childhood education, health, and nutrition services to low-income children and their families, promoting school readiness and development.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/njparentlink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey Parent Link : <\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #565294;\"><em>An online resource center, New Jersey Parent Link provides information and support for parents, caregivers, and professionals regarding early childhood, parenting, and family support services in the state.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","content_text_selected_editor":"tinymce","initial_state":"closed","autop":""},{"title":"NJ SPECIAL CHILD HEALTH AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES (SCHEIS)","content_text":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/sch\/\">Special Child Health and Early Intervention Services (SCHEIS)<\/a><\/strong> <\/span><span style=\"color: #565294;\"><em>within New Jersey's Division of Family Health Services encompasses several key programs dedicated to supporting children with special health needs and their families.  Click the titles below for more information. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/autism\/\">Autism<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/autism\/public\/registry\/index.shtml\">NJ Autism Registry<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/bdr\/\">Birth Defects Registry<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/bdr\/specific-defects\/\">Specific Birth Defects<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/eis\/\">Early Intervention<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/nbs\/\">Newborn Screening and Genetic Services<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/nbs\/critical-congenital-heart-defects\/\">Critical Congenital Heart Defects (CCHDs)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/nbs\/ehdi\/\">Early Hearing, Detection and Intervention (EHDI)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/specialneeds\/medical-home\/\"><strong>Medical<\/strong> <strong>Home<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/specialneeds\/\">Special Needs<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/specialneeds\/case-management\/\">Case Management Units - <\/a><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><em>(<a style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/specialneeds\/documents\/SCHS%20CM%20Brochure%204.26.23.pdf\">view brochure here<\/a>)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/specialpediatrics\/\">Specialized Pediatric Centers<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/specialpediatrics\/child-evaluation\/\">Child Evaluation Centers (CECs)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/specialpediatrics\/documents\/FASD%20Center%20Contacts_updated.pdf\">Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Diagnostic Centers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/specialpediatrics\/craniofacial\/\">Cleft Lip Cleft Palate Craniofacial Centers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/specialpediatrics\/tertiary-care\/\">Pediatric Tertiary Care Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","content_text_selected_editor":"tinymce","initial_state":"closed","autop":""},{"title":" PARENT SUPPORTS","content_text":"<ul class=\"link-lists\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/acnj.org\/issues\/early-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advocates for Children of New Jersey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahaparenting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aha! Parenting (Peaceful Parenting)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcnj.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ARC of New Jersey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cjfhc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Central Jersey Family Health Consortium<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccanj.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Child Care Aware of New Jersey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/disabilityrightsnj.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disability Rights New Jersey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Early Childhood Learning &amp; Knowledge Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eparent.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exceptional Parent Resource Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/familyvoices.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Family Voices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grahamsfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Graham's Foundation Fighting for Premature Babies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grownjkids.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grow NJ Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/idea.ed.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Individuals with Disabilities Act IDEA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marchofdimes.org\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">March of Dimes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatherhood.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/healthysafechildren.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Center for Healthy Safe Children<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/challengingbehavior.cbcs.usf.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handtohold.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NICU Parent Supports<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacer.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pacer Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parentcenterhub.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parent Center Hub<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/partnershipmch.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partnership for Maternal Child Health of Northern NJ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pathways.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pathways<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/siblingsupport.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sibling Support Project<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snjpc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spanadvocacy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statewide Parent Advocacy Network<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/support4nicuparents.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Support for NICU Parents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrightslaw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wrights Law<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","content_text_selected_editor":"tinymce","initial_state":"closed","autop":""},{"title":"PARENTING TOOLS","content_text":"<p><em><span style=\"color: #565294;\">Resources Coming Soon!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","content_text_selected_editor":"tinymce","initial_state":"closed","autop":""},{"title":"PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS DOCUMENTS","content_text":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/161fnmQKc0rl1gepYUziDXGsvDz30gmpM\/view?usp=drive_link\">English FHS-19 Withdrawal Form <\/a><\/p>\n","content_text_selected_editor":"tinymce","initial_state":"closed","autop":""},{"title":"PEDIATRIC MEDICAL DAYCARES","content_text":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"383\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"38\">pediatric medical daycare (PMDC)<\/strong> is a specialized daycare facility that provides skilled nursing care, therapy, and medical supervision for children with complex medical needs. These centers serve children who may require medical monitoring, medication administration, feeding support, respiratory care, or therapy services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy.  <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">PMDCs offer a safe, structured environment where children can receive medical care while also engaging in social and developmental activities. They are an alternative to in-home nursing care and help families by providing a medically supportive setting during the day, allowing parents to work or take care of other responsibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pediatricmdc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester Pediatric Medical Day Care : <\/a><\/strong><\/span><em><span style=\"color: #565294;\">Caters to children under six who are technology-dependent, medically unstable, or require continuous nursing services, ensuring a supportive environment. <\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.weismanchildrens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weisman Children's : <\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #565294;\"><em>Provides a nurturing environment for children from birth to six years old requiring skilled nursing care, with services including physical, occupational, speech, and feeding therapies.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.forkidcare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Voorhees Pediatric Facility : <\/a><\/strong><\/span><em><span style=\"color: #565294;\">Features a staff-to-child ratio of 1:3, offering individualized care, on-site playgrounds, and daily recreational programs for children with special nursing care needs.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","content_text_selected_editor":"tinymce","initial_state":"closed","autop":""},{"title":"PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS","content_text":"<ul class=\"link-lists\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apta.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Physical Therapy Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/njaap.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njota.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njsha.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey Speech, Language and Hearing Association<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","content_text_selected_editor":"tinymce","initial_state":"closed","autop":""},{"title":"SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DELAYS","content_text":"<ul class=\"link-lists\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hanen.org\/home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Hanen Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mommyspeechtherapy.com\/?page_id=44#:~:text=Informative%20Speech%20Related%20Websites,relevant%20and%20easy%20to%20attain.\">Mommy Speech Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinegrad.baylor.edu\/resources\/early-intervention-speech-disorders-children\/\">Baylor University- Parents' Guide to Language Delays and Speech Disorders in Children<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asha.org\/public\/how-parents-can-help-children-with-speech-and-language-disorders-in-virtual-and-modified-in-person-classroom-settings\/\">ASHA- How Parents Can Help Children with Speech and Language Disorders in Virtual and Modified In Person Classroom Settings <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.speechandlanguagekids.com\/resources-for-parentscaretakers-of-children-with-speech-and-language-delays\/\">Speech and Language Kids <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/ages-stages\/toddler\/Pages\/language-delay.aspx\">Healthy Children- Language Delays in Toddlers: Information for Parents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communicatewithkate.com\/blog\/2020\/5\/29\/parents-supporting-language-delays\">Communicate with Kate- Parents are Crucial To Supporting Language Delayed Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/raisingchildren.net.au\/babies\/development\/language-development\/language-delay\">Raising Children- Language Delay <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.additudemag.com\/language-processing-disorder-support-guide-parents\/\">How To Support Children with Language Processing Disorders: A  Parent's Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","content_text_selected_editor":"tinymce","initial_state":"closed","autop":""},{"title":" TRANSITION SUPPORTS","content_text":"<ul class=\"link-lists\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/acnj.org\/issues\/early-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advocates for Children of New Jersey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/prepparents.org\/resources\/for-parents\/special-education-parent-guides\/new-jersey-special-education-parent-guide\/\">New Jersey Special Education Parent Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/education\/specialed\/parents\/index.shtml\">Department of Education-Special Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/homeroom5.doe.state.nj.us\/directory\/\">New Jersey Public School Directory<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergenspromise.org\/faqs\">Bergen's Promise<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spanadvocacy.org\/programs\/pti\/\">Building Bridges to Success: Parent Training &amp; Information (PTI) Center | SPAN Parent Advocacy Network (spanadvocacy.org)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","content_text_selected_editor":"tinymce","initial_state":"closed","autop":""}],"design":{"heading":{"background_color":"#ffffff","background_hover_color":"#ffffff","title_color":"#565294","title_hover_color":"","border_color":"#ffffff","border_hover_color":"#ffffff","border_width":"","border_width_unit":"px","so_field_container_state":"open"},"panels":{"background_color":"","font_color":"","border_color":"","border_width":"","border_width_unit":"px","margin_bottom":"10px","margin_bottom_unit":"px","so_field_container_state":"open"},"so_field_container_state":"closed"},"_sow_form_id":"118399389766a74c7a5c601292010456","_sow_form_timestamp":"1743772354351","so_sidebar_emulator_id":"sow-accordion-61310037","option_name":"widget_sow-accordion"},"args":{"before_widget":"<div id=\"panel-7-6-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-accordion panel-last-child\" data-index=\"37\" 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