Resources for Special Needs Children

A Life for Me
A cyber-community which provides shared resources offered by the Partnership for People with Disabilities.
Advancing Opportunities
Advancing Opportunities provides services, supports, education and advocacy to individuals with disabilities and their families to help them lead full lives.
Family Support Center of NJ
A clearinghouse for up-to-date information on national, state, and local family support programs and services for people with disabilities.
Mom 2 Mom Support Group
A 24 hour, 7 day a week helpline providing compassionate support for mothers of children with special needs.
NetNet
A network connecting parents of children with medical conditions, mental or emotional disorders, or rare diagnoses make connections with other parents whose children have the same or similar conditions.
Nichcy
Information and links to resources for children with special needs.
NJ Family Alliance
A family-led, community-based, non-profit agency providing support, advocacy, and education to families and caregivers of children with emotional, behavioral and mental health needs.
Our Kids
Devoted to Parents raising Special Kids with Special Needs
Resources for Independent living
Serving Burlington County (and other counties) this site's core services are independent living skills training, information & referral, peer support and advocacy for youth and adults.
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) provides information, technical assistance, training and support for children and their families with an emphasis on children with special health care needs.
Span NJ
A statewide network of parents supporting families of children with developmental delays, disabilities, and other special health needs.
South Jersey Speak
Provides specifically-designed social, educational and therapeutic programs for adults and children with special needs.
SPAN
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) provides information, technical assistance, training and support for children and their families with an emphasis on children with special health care needs.
Sibling Support
An organization that provides information, advice and workshops for siblings of persons with special needs.
The Arc of NJ
Human rights advocacy resource for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Family to Family Health Information Centers (F2Fs)
Located in every state, famile-led F2Fs offer free, one-on-one assistance to families seeking care, referrals, community support programs and family networking; applying for Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program or other coverage; and addressing denial of claims.

Department of Community Affairs
A resource directory for recreation and leisure services for individuals with disabilities.
Free Online Parenting Magazine for Special Kids
This is a free online magazine for parents with special needs children giving crucial articles and advice for care and assistance.
Joyful Noise Chorus
A chorus for adults ages 17-70 with physical and neurological challenges and acquired brain injuries.
Jubiliation Creations
A center that provides creative self-expression classes in arts & crafts, yoga and recreational music for children and adults with special needs.
Kaleidoscope Therapeutic Riding
A horseback riding program for children with special needs that provides equine assisted activities.
Kate's Place
A center providing social interaction, physical activities and classes for developmentally delayed teens and adults 18 years of age and older.
Metro Kids
An online parenting magazine with articles and resources for parents of children with special needs.
Parenting Special Needs
An online magazine serving the special needs community.
Pegasus the Arts
A creative arts program for adults with special needs.
Sahara Sams
A waterpark with events for children with special needs.
Say it with Clay
A ceramics program for people with special needs that helps develop pride, success and increased self-esteem through working with clay.
Shadow Equestrian
A horseback riding program that offers therapeutic equestrian instruction for special needs children.
Special Olympics of New Jersey
An organization that provides sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Variety Charity
Charity that provides recreational, social and educational enrichment activities for children with physical and developmental disabilities.
VSA NJ
Organization dedicated to promoting the creative power of people with disabilities through programs in the arts.

The Arc
Day camp for children and adults with disabilities.
JCC Camp
A Jewish community center program for children with special needs.
Kids Camps
Listings of camps in New Jersey for children with various disabilities.
Liberty Lake Camp
Day camp with programs for special needs children ages 4-15.
NJ Wave
Free summer camp program for adolescents and pre-teens who are dependant on mechanical ventilation, had a tracheostomy. or have other special needs.
Summit Camp
Overnight camp for boys and girls ages 8-19 with learning disabilities and social difficulties.

Congregation Beth El
Jewish educational program for children with special needs.
Disability
Comprehensive information on disability programs and services in various communities nationwide. (FAFSA, IEP, etc.)
HollyDELL school
Group providing educational programs for children and adults with physical challenges.
Think College
Information resource for students and families with college options for people with intellectual disabilities.

Advancing Opportunities
Advancing Opportunities provides services, support, education and advocacy to individuals with disabilities and their families to help them lead full lives.
CNNH-Center for Neurological & Neurodevelopmental Health
Health center that provides evaluation and treatment services for infants, children and adolescents with neurological problems.
Early Intervention Systems
Information on state-wide systems of service for infants and toddlers with developmental delays/disabilites.
For Kid Care
Specialty care center that provides residential and day services for children and adolescents who are medically fragile and technologically dependent.
I am a Sensational Kid
Facility that provides therapy, services and interventions for children and adolescents with special needs.
Interactive Kids
Program that offers behavioral, educational and vocational-based services for individuals with special needs.
Jewish Family and Children's Services
Jewish family service group providing comprehensive social services to Southern New Jersey residents of all ages, faiths and economic backgrounds.
NJ Department of Health
Lists of evaluation centers for children with congenital or acquired neuro-developmental disorders.
Weisman Children's Network
Rehabilitation Hospital (highly recommended) with inpatient and outpatient services for children and adolescents with disabilities.

Department of Human Services Division of Disability
Resource for information on centers for Independent Living.
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Information and resources to help individuals with disabilities find employment/keep their existing employment.
DHS - Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Commission
Information on NJ financial safety nets.
DHS - Division of Developmental Disabilities
Information about funding services for NJ state residents with developmental disabilites.
NJ Family Care
Service that offers affordable healthcare coverage for children and certain low income families.
NJ Pediatric Patients Charitable Trust Fund
Financial resource for recreational, educational and/or adaptive equipment for special needs children of Southern New Jersey.
Social Security Disability Benefits
Information about Social Security Disability Benefits.
Supplemental Social Security Income Benefits
Information about government benefits for disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources.

Jewish Abilities Alliance
The Jewish Abilities Alliance (JAA) website serves as a user-friendly gateway to resources in the Jewish or general community for people with disabilities. The JAA is a network that links individuals with disabilities, and their families, to resources, services, support groups, workshops and clinics and recreational programs within their community.

Community Health Law Project
Program that provides legal and advocacy services, training, education and related activities to persons with disabilities.
Education Law Center
Law Center that offers policy advocacy for schools serving high concentrations of students with disabilities/special needs.
Wright's Law
Legal resource for parents, educators and advocates. Provides information about special education law.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Information regarding cystic fibrosis, assistance for parents to help their children lead the happiest and healthiest life possible. A commission providing specialized services for persons with vision problems.
Department of Human Services Commission for the Blind or Visually Impaired
A commission providing specialized services for persons with vision problems.
Down Syndrome
BUD's (Bringing Up Down Syndrome) is a southern New Jersey non-profit organization whose purpose is to help families of children with Down Syndrome by offering a variety of programs and services.
March of Dimes
Provides basic information on pregnancy and babies. Search function allows you to find information on many congenital disorders, as well as area support groups.
National Fragile X Syndrome & Autism Foundation
Testing, diagnosis, medication, and more information vital to parents and caregivers. National organization provides information, education and resources for families of children with Fragile X Syndrome.
Neuromuscular Disease
An organization that provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy, and education about neuromuscular diseases.
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome
New Jersey organization provides variety of information, resources and help for persons with Tourette Syndrome and their families, including a blog for teens and links to other helpful sites.
Tourette's Association of America
National organization offers education, resources and referrals to help people and their families cope with the problems that occur with Tourette Syndrome.