Four steps to ensuring your child is Healthy and Ready to Learn
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Sign up for the Newark Birth to Age 5 Registry to gain access to the many resources available to you.
STEP
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Receive Prenatal Care inclusive of medical, nutrition and mental-health services;
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Make sure your child is up to date on immunizations, physicals, and other health and child development screenings, meeting developmental milestones or concerns are being addressed with high-quality interventions and care;
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Be knowledgeable about local health and education services and prepared to optimize your child’s learning outcomes.
For more information:
Visit: www.nps.k12.nj.us/departments/early-childhood or call 973-733-6234.
Newark Resources Directory
Our directory includes organizations in the City of Newark and vicinity that provide services to families that support and promote the academic achievement of our students.
We hope it serves as a useful guide to families, NPS stakeholders and the greater Newark community.