Parenting
This section includes information on child development and day care and support for young parents.
The Safe Haven Hotline for distressed parents who wish to give up an infant 30 days or younger anonymously is 877-839-2339
The NJYRS website has an Expectant and Parenting Youth page with information on NJ Family Care Insurance, Planned Parenthood, NJFPL, WIC, housing programs, rights for pregnant or parenting students, early intervention system, fatherhood programs, and more.
The Essex Pregnancy and Parenting Connection links Essex County parents and expectant parents to services that support parenting
The NJ Department of Human Services has a page for parents looking for child care.
Here is the page with status on updates and applications for the Child Care Assistance Program
Parents Inc. of NJ has a list of resources by county and support groups for parents. Call their hotline at 800-THE-KIDS
Mom2Mom is a group that supports parents of children with special needs.
Developmental Milestones for 6 months through 4 years - graphical chart of milestones published by www.cdc.gov/ActEarly
North Porch has centers where they will provide critical supplies for babies and toddlers in need
Zipmilk has a list of centers that provide services to pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women.
Children grow quickly, and need clothes and equipment and appropriate car seats. In addition to places like Goodwill and the Salvation Army, low cost and free baby items may be found from Facebook groups like Facebook Marketplace and online sites like Craigslist. Remember to always be cautious when making transactions with people you meet online.
