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Family Services in New Jersey
Have you ever deprioritized your health and wellness because of the expense? Wish there were more affordable family services and health support available to you? Well, we want to help you. Your health and wellbeing ARE essential. And we’re ready to assist no matter where you are in your health and wellness journey. What’s the catch? There isn’t one. If you are a New Jersey resident, we have your back…your entire wellbeing actually. We offer health and wellness tools and resources that could save you hundreds of dollars each and every year.
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
Since day one of taking office, Governor Phil Murphy and his Administration have been committed to building a stronger, healthier New Jersey where every family has equal access to opportunities that will help them thrive. Over the last eight years, with the help of Legislature, a number of life-changing, cost-saving programs that could make daily living more affordable and unlock better health and wellness have been expanded upon or created. Garden State Community Outreach was designed to ensure that every New Jersey resident from Sussex County to Cape May County is not only aware of these NJ wellness programs but understands how to apply for them.
Supporting Your Wellbeing
But what’s available to you exactly? Let’s take a look. There is everything from programs that promote the wellbeing of new mothers and prioritize family care to resources that help low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities navigate Medicare premiums, prescription costs, and other day-to-day expenses. Read below to learn all about the different health and wellness programs NJ has to offer. There are comprehensive resources designed to help families access necessary healthcare services, support programs tailored to support new mothers, and initiatives focused on physical and mental health that include workshops, fitness classes, and stress management sessions. There are even free wellness resources that could help families thrive. Discover how these and other programs could make a positive impact in your and your family’s lives. No matter if you’re having your first child or settled into retirement, we’re committed to helping build a stronger, fairer New Jersey. Where everyone can have a brighter and healthier future.
SPREAD THE WORD
Living in the Garden State has many benefits, including New Jersey 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 opening someone’s eyes to these New Jersey government aided financial support services 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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