
![]() | Kids Get Arthritis Too
The Arthritis Foundation serves the special needs of children and youth with childhood rheumatic diseases and their families. The Arthritis Foundation provides information and support through educational and social programs. Click here to learn more.
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![]() | Participate in JA's National Conference in July
Conveniently, the 2008 Juvenile Arthritis National Conference will be held right here in California this summer, July 10-13, at the Hilton, Orange County/Costa Mesa! Don't miss the opportunity to meet and network with other families affected by JA and to hear the latest information about care, treatment, educational rights, and more. Families of children affected by JA as well as friends and caregivers are invited to this annual gathering. There will be something for everyone! Limited financial assistance may be available. For more information, contact
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![]() | Arthritis Medical Specialists for Children
There are several pediatric rheumatologists practicing within the Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter's service area. For more information, contact our chapter office.
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![]() | Attend Juvenile Arthritis Family Education Day in April
The Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter sponsors Juvenile Arthritis Family Education Day every year in the Spring. In 2008, this event will be held on April 5th at the Oakland Zoo.
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![]() | Camp Milagros is a Summer Camp for Kids with JA
Every summer, the Northern California Chapter sponsors Camp Milagros, a four day summer camp for children, ages 8-13, affected by juvenile arthritis. This year's camp will be held at Valley of the Moon Camp in Glen Ellen.
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![]() | Northern CA's second JA Teen Retreat will be held in SF
The Northern California Chapter's JA Teen Retreat will be held this Fall in San Francisco at the Cathedral Hill Hotel. If you are a teen with JA, don't miss this! Click here for more information.
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| | Join the AF's Juvenile Arthritis Family Fun Day!
The Arthritis Foundation's Annual JA Family Fun Day will again be held in the Fall 2008 at Vallejo's Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
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![]() | The Arthritis Foundation Pen Pal Program provides the opportunity for children with juvenile arthritis or a related condition to make a new friend and share feelings and experiences. Children sign up by filling out a questionaire and are assigned a pen pal with similar interests. They might even get to write to a pen pal out of state! Back to Northern California Chapter main page
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