New York Chapter
Kids Get Arthritis Too
There are over 300,000 children with juvenile arthritis in the U.S. It is a disease that not only affects the child but also the family – physically, emotionally, and financially. The Kids Get Arthritis, Too website was created by the Arthritis Foundation, New York Chapter specifically to address the needs of these children and their families dealing with this chronic and debilitating disease by providing information and resources.
Kids Get Arthritis Too Family Day
This program for children with arthritis and their families will be multi-tiered, with specific sessions targeting parents, children and teens.
Parent Program
Parents will learn about juvenile arthritis and related conditions and the effect that they have on the whole family. The sessions will help answer questions about medical treatment and complementary therapies, handling stress, working with schools, and parenting at different stages of development. The program will offer opportunities for parents to learn from one another as well as from leading professionals in healthcare and other fields.
Children and Teen Program
Separate small group sessions led by peer mentors and trained group facilitators coordinating exercise programs, yoga, physical/occupational therapy and child life art projects, as well as informal rap sessions with physicians.
Get the full program and register today!
Learn about local community resources available throughout the Chapter region*
Locate doctors and clinics specializing in arthritis
Learn about National initiatives targeting children and arthritis
Access publications and materials related to juvenile arthritis.
Find out about financial assistance programs.
For more information, please contact us at info.ny@arthritis.org or call the New York Arthritis Exchange telephone helpline at (212) 984-8730 or 1 (800) 246-2884 (from the 914 and 845 area codes only).
