Special Child Health Services, Newborn Screening & Genetic Services
Forecasted
Special Child Health Services, Newborn Screening & Genetic Services supports regional agencies providing specialty care, testing, treatment, counseling, and education for children identified through newborn screening.
Funder: New Jersey Department of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,629,584 estimated program funding for the July 2026–June 2027 award period
Summary: Supports regional agencies providing specialty care and related services for infants and children identified through newborn screening.
Key Information: Preference is given to existing grantees with satisfactory performance.
Description
The New Jersey Department of Health provides partial support to regional agencies delivering pediatric specialty care for infants and children identified through newborn screening. The program aims to connect children who need further care with confirmatory testing, comprehensive treatment, and counseling services.
Funding also supports education and information for professionals, patients, and communities. The grant sits within the department’s Special Child Health and Early Intervention Services work; its focus is access to care and guidance following newborn screening.
