Prevention is the key to better outcomes for childhood development. Below you will find links to agencies, websites, advocacy groups and other organizations that can provide you with valuable information for keeping your family and household safer.
Lead Poisoning Prevention Resources
NJ Department of Health - Environmental Health
Keep Our Children Safe from Lead
Lead - General Information (NJ Dept. of Health)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Resources
Maternal and Child Health Consortia
Childhood Injury Prevention Resources
樱花视频 State SAFE KIDS Coalition
Safe Kids 樱花视频 is led by Central Jersey Family Health Consortium, which provides dedicated and caring staff, operation support and other resources to assist in achieving our common goal: keeping your kids safe. Based on the needs of the community, this coalition implements evidence-based programs, such as car-seat checkups, safety workshops and sports clinics, that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries.
Local Coalitions are found here:
Other Websites of Interest
"Encephalopathy is a term for any diffuse disease of the brain that alters brain function or structure. Encephalopathy may be caused by infectious agent (bacteria, virus, or prion), metabolic or mitochondrial dysfunction, brain tumor or increased pressure in the skull, prolonged exposure to toxic elements (including solvents, drugs, radiation, paints, industrial chemicals, and certain metals), chronic progressive trauma, poor nutrition, or lack of oxygen or blood flow to the brain."
Information on child seats, seat belts, pedestrian safety, and safe bicycling
