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Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey (CRF ID #898)
ALTERNATE NAME
EFNJ
ADDRESS
429 River View Plaza
Trenton, NJ 08611
PHONE
609-392-4900
FAX
609-392-5621
EMAIL
efnj@efnj.com
ADMINISTRATOR
Eric M. Joice, Executive Director
CONTACT PERSON
Heather Tringali, Director of Special Events and Public Relations
DESCRIPTION
The Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey is dedicated to the education and support of people with developmental disabilities, including epilepsy, cerebral palsy, autism, mental retardation, spina bifida and traumatic brain injury, their families, caregivers and health care professionals. It provides comprehensive support, personalized services and advocacy for individuals and their families in order to maximize their participation in society. For a history of the foundation, see website
SERVICES
Information and Referral
Counseling
Emergency Medication
Support Groups
Scholarship Program
JobTech - job training; employer education
PROGRAMS
Public and professional presentations
HOPE (Helping Other People with Epilepsy) project
Kids on the Block - life-size puppets used to educate children about epilepsy
Speakers Bureau
Newsletters
Legislative Advocacy Network
Helping Hands
Respite Care
Camp NOVA
Cash Subsidies
Out-n-About
STRESSSpite!
KIDZ Connect
Family CO-Options
Kidz Korner
Heads Up for Safety
Pregnant Pause
New Jersey WINS - education about Social Security benefits
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Spanish
SPECIAL EVENTS
See website calendar
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors with epilepsy. For more information, call 800-EFNJTIE
FOUNDED
1970
SUBJECT
ADVOCACY
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
DISABILITIES SERVICES
EDUCATION - ADULT
EDUCATION - CHILDREN AND YOUTH
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FOUNDATIONS
HEALTH CARE AND SERVICES
SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
SPEAKERS
DATE MODIFIED
08-04-06