These centers have the necessary expertise to evaluate and recommend treatment for infants and children who have or need to be evaluated for developmental delay or behavioral disorders. These centers serve as a referral resource for a child's primary care doctor, early intervention programs, high risk follow-up programs and other community based agencies who recognize the need for expert opinions or advice. Purely cosmetic issues are not covered. Centers include a full team and necessary consultants who are involved in the care of children and their families affected by the AIDS virus. Centers are experienced in the care of these children and are on the cutting edge of new technology.
Special formula is available for children who have no other resource for obtaining formula.
Services Three regional hemophilia treatment centers and the New Jersey Hemophilia Association are supported to be sure both children and adults with hemophilia, and their families, receive expert care to prevent complications of this disease. The Association receives support to assist with payment of insurance premiums for those families who are uninsured. Newborn Hearing Screening The Newborn Hearing program links with the State's electronic birth certificate to identify newborns at risk for developing hearing loss. Families of infants at risk are notified and encouraged to have their infants' hearing tested by three months of age to test for hearing impairment. Fee For Service Program Limited assistance is available for families of children who need braces, hearing aids or artificial limbs.