Support Services and Resources

The following are links to resources that you can use to help stimulate your child’s learning and imagination.

• Sesame Street Resources: health and wellness, social-emotional skills, and school readiness.

• Learn about your child's milestones as they grow and learn.

• Start with a book. Read. Talk. Explore.

• Everyday life is a learning experience for children. So learn on the go.

• Practice writing together with Reading Rockets.

• A bilingual site for families and educators of English language learners.

• Educational activities to do with your kids.

The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30 with New Jersey’s tropical storm activity typically between August and late October - now is the perfect time to get prepared!

Always be Prepared
Prepare yourself and your family by creating an emergency supply kit and a basic preparedness plan. Your kit should include items that will help you stay self-sufficient and your plan should include evacuation plans, a place to reunite with loved ones and an out-of-state contact person.

Be sure you have a phone charger and keep your phone charged at all times. You can sign up to follow NJOEM and receive text/email alerts from the National Weather Service:

• Visit the NJOEM website or follow them on Twitter @ReadyNJ and Facebook @ReadyNewJersey

• NIXLE – Subscribe to the NJ State Police (NJSP) on Nixle Connect. Register to receive messages by sending a text message with your zip code to 888777 (data rates may apply depending on your plan). You can also register online at www.nixle.com

• The National Weather Service now sends Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). These emergency messages are sent by authorized government alerting authorities through your mobile carrier. No sign up is required! Alerts are sent automatically to WEA-capable phones during an emergency.

• Download the FEMA App to get preparedness strategies, real-time weather and emergency alerts.

​Keep an Eye on the Weather
To stay updated on the latest hurricane and tropical storm news, please go to:

• Hurricanes and Tropical Storm Forecasts – National Hurricane Center

• New Jersey Specific Weather Forecasts, Watches and Warnings

​There are many ways to take action and prepare before a disaster occurs. Simple actions at home and in your neighborhood can make a big difference! If you have any other questions or concerns regarding the hurricane season, check out the attached Hurricane Survival Guide or visit http://ready.nj.gov/plan-prepare/hurricanes.shtml

The CDC has information on dealing with natural disasters for expecting parents, new parents and caregivers of infants. Visit their Natural Disaster Safety for Expecting and New Parents pages for more information. 

Download the PDF
Use this 10-page printable kit from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help you with key disaster planning steps. 

What is SIDS?
Safe Sleep for Infants Brochure
NJ DCF Baby Safe Sleep

You can visit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website for a list of safety alerts and market withdrawals including recalls for the past three years. Food, drugs, dietary supplements, biologics, medical devices, tobacco products and cosmetics are listed. The list below provides information gathered from press releases and other public notices about certain recalls of FDA-regulated products. Not all recalls have press releases or are posted on this page.

See additional information about recalls for a more complete listing.