Early intervention services are designed to address a problem or delay in development as early as possible. The services are available for children up to age three. Contracted agencies serve as the Early Intervention Program providers (EIPs) and arrange for early...
Does intervening early really demonstrate good outcomes for young children and families?
Yes! In fact, we know that early intervention works. Evidence-informed IECMH interventions demonstrate a return of $3.64 per dollar invested. We also know that positive early relationships and experiences have a lasting impact on a child's health, behavior, and...
Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority
New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority will be governed by a 15-member Board and shall employ an appointed President and Chief Executive Officer who will hire accompanying staff. The Board will adopt recommendations for action to reduce maternal...
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Empowering families as advocates and partners in improving education, health/mental health and human services outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, youth and young adults. We are committed to children and families with the greatest need due to disability or...
HealthySteps
ZERO TO THREE’s HealthySteps program provides early childhood development support to families where they are most likely to access it – the pediatric primary care office. HealthySteps Specialists identify whether children are reaching developmental milestones, help...
Family Health Services (FHS)
Family Health Services is a Division within the New Jersey Department of Health that administers programs that enhance the health, safety and well-being of families and communities in New Jersey.The division is divided into five program areas:
NJ Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
The mission of the New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (NJAAP) is the attainment of optimal health, safety and well-being of New Jersey’s infants, children, adolescents, young adults and promotion of pediatricians, primary care pediatricians, pediatric...

