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Family Services in New Jersey
Has your health or wellness ever been forced to take a backseat because of the expense? Do you wish there were more affordable health services and wellness support to align with your financial reality? Thankfully, the State of New Jersey is here to help, no matter where you are in your health and wellness journey.
The state offers a full spectrum of health and wellness resources, including support for infants and new parents, family care, resources that help low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities navigate Medicare premiums, prescription costs, and other day-to-day expenses. There are even wellness initiatives focused on physical and mental health that include workshops, fitness classes, and stress management sessions. Discover how these and other programs can have a positive impact on your family’s life.
Supporting Your Wellbeing
The State offers many affordable health and wellness resources for residents that not only align with your financial reality, but where you are in life – from quality, low-cost or free health insurance, to home visitations by a certified nurse in those crucial first weeks after you bring a baby home, to nutritious food to feed your family. Get started today with just a few clicks to find out what you may be eligible for.
Learn more below about the many different health and wellness programs the State of New Jersey offers. Whether you’re having your first child or settled into retirement, the State of New Jersey is committed to building a stronger, fairer…and healthier future for residents of the Garden State.
Family Connects NJ
Family Connects NJ is a new program that connects parents with a specially trained nurse for a personalized follow up visit at home within the first two weeks after their child’s birth. Visits are offered to all families at no cost, regardless of income, insurance or immigration status.
Qualifying Counties: Family Connects NJ is available in Essex, Middlesex, Mercer, Gloucester and Cumberland Counties
NJSave
NJSave is an online application to help low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities save money on Medicare premiums, prescription costs, and other living expenses.
Connecting NJ
A county-based, single point-of-entry system that simplifies and streamlines the
referral process for obstetrical and prenatal care providers, community agencies, and families.
NJFamilyCare
NJ FamilyCare is federal and state funded health insurance program created to help qualified New Jersey residents of any age access to affordable health insurance. NJ FamilyCare is for people who do not have employer insurance.
MyNJHelps
Online application system for New Jersey's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (NJ SNAP) and WorkFirst NJ (WFNJ) programs
Cover All Kids
Cover All Kids is an initiative to reach all uninsured children in New Jersey under the age of 19. It provides NJ FamilyCare coverage to all income-eligible kids in New Jersey. As of January 2023, New Jersey has expanded coverage to all income- eligible children, regardless of immigration status. Cover All Kids became New Jersey law in 2021 (P.L. 2021, c.132).
A Stronger New Jersey
In 2018, the Murphy Administration set out to fulfill the Governor’s promise to create a stronger and fairer New Jersey. Together, with partners in the Legislature, many cost-saving and life-changing programs have been created or expanded. Now, Garden State Community Outreach is making sure families are aware of these resources, and more importantly, understand how to apply for them. From Sussex County all the way down to Cape May, the State of New Jersey has the resources you need to thrive – from access to quality, affordable healthcare and critical mental health services, to help with rising utility costs, and even thousands of dollars in real tax relief.
SPREAD THE WORD
Living in the Garden State has many benefits, including health and wellness support initiatives to help residents elevate their wellbeing each and every day. Share these New Jersey wellness programs with friends, family, and neighbors to help them discover life-changing, cost-saving resources and so much more. We understand that managing your health can be challenging. Simply sharing these government resources with the loved ones in your life can make a world of a difference.
INTERESTED IN OTHER PROGRAMS?
Garden State Community Outreach, created by Governor Murphy and the Legislature, connects New Jersey residents to additional cost-saving and life-changing programs. Use the program finder to help identify which programs you may be eligible for.
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