For Parents and Caregivers

The CDC provides tips for parents and information on all ages and stages for children ages 0-19

For more information regarding New Jersey’s Teen Health Projects and additional Teen Health Resources.

The New Jersey Department of Health provides an interactive map of New Jersey to assist in finding a health care […]

The New Jersey Department of Education provides information and resources to help families and caregivers understand their rights and know […]

StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how […]

StopBullying.gov provides parents and caregivers with education on how to talk about bullying with youth.

StopBullying.gov provides parents and caregivers with education on how to talk about cyberbullying with youth.

StopBullying.gov provides parents and caregivers with education on how to talk about cyberbullying with youth.

The STOMP Out Bullying™ HelpChat Crisis Line is a free and confidential online chat that helps youth ages 13-24 with […]

Parents Inc. of New Jersey provides New Jersey families with immediate support through their 24/7 Family Helpline (1-800-843-5437), Parent Education […]

SPAN Parent Advocacy Network aims to empower families as advocates and partners in improving education, health/mental health, and human services […]

New Jersey specific resources to link families to the services they need.

The Parent Resource Center is a community-based multi-disciplinary project that empowers parents with the knowledge and skills needed to be […]

New Jersey specific Hotlines, Lifelines & Helplines provide phone help, counseling, crises intervention and resources to individuals experiencing urgent or […]

New Jersey specific Warmlines are non-emergency support for those looking for additional resources and information.

2NDFLOOR is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey’s youth and young adults. Text or talk 24/7 at 1.888.222.2228.

HiTOPs provides inclusive and youth-informed sex education and LGBTQ+ support for young people throughout New Jersey. HiTOPs provides direct statewide […]

Find an LGBTQ+ Community Center near you using the interactive map. LGBTQ+ Community Centers create a safe and inclusive space […]

Find LGBTQIA+ Resources throughout the state of New Jersey and nationwide using this directory.

Youth.gov provides education and information on sexual orientation and gender identity. Youth.gov provides additional information for families in supporting LGBTQ+ […]

GLSEN’s mission is that every student has the right to a safe, supportive, and LGBTQ-inclusive K-12 education. GLSEN has over […]

The Mental Health Association in New Jersey (MHANJ) is a statewide non-profit organization whose mission is to aid children and […]

The New Jersey Parents’ Caucus, Inc. is a non-profit coalition of parents, caregivers, and young adults with lived experience whose […]

PerformCare New Jersey is the single point of access to various behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability services, and substance […]

The Administration for Children & Families provides an overview of everything you need to know about children and teen mental […]

NAMI works to educate, support, advocate, listen, and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their […]

Prevent Suicide NJ (PSNJ) is New Jersey’s most comprehensive resource for suicide prevention. PSNJ collaborates with state departments, professional and […]

Additional New Jersey specific resources and supports for suicide prevention. This resource helps distinguish between who to call, and which […]

Youth.gov provides education and information on youth suicide prevention, warning signs for parents and caregivers, statistics, and how to support […]

For information regarding HIV, STDs, and TB services, including STD education, finding care near you, and support services.

To learn more about Teen Dating Violence, the impact of Teen Dating Violence, statistics, and more, check out the Teen […]

The CDC provides information about STIs, STI prevention, STI treatment, and fact sheets.

To learn more about periods (menstruation), what to expect, and additional resources – check out the Period Information Hub

Free resource to help you talk to your kids about everything from babies to bodies to gender to consent to […]

Not sure how to bring up topics like relationships and pregnancy prevention? We Think Twice assists parents and caregivers by […]

Parent and Caregiver Guides and Quick Questions Games available to download that will help build trust, break the ice, and […]

This toolkit will help raise awareness about the important role parents and caregivers play in discussing sexual health with their […]

ReachNJ is a central call-in-line for New Jersey residents who are looking for help to overcome a substance use disorder. […]

The Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) provides helplines and directories to access substance use and addiction services. […]

SAMHSA provides Parent and Caregiver Resources to learn more about how to support youth with substance abuse and mental health […]

Youth.gov provides education and information on youth substance use and misuse for all ages. Parents and caregivers can learn more […]

For New Jersey specific information regarding human trafficking please use the directory to find statewide human trafficking services, supports, and […]

Youth.gov provides education and information on trafficking prevention. Parents and Caregivers can learn more about the different forms of human […]

The NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking provides information of trafficking prevention and how to keep children safe online. This resource […]

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For information on reporting Child Sexual Exploitation. 24-Hour Call Center: To report information about a missing or exploited child call: […]