Juvenile Arthritis

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New FREE CD Available! Juvenile Arthritis – Medication Resource CD

The Medication Resource CD is designed to allow you to easily move through the module to the areas that are of interest. You will find interviews with parents, children, and medical staff along with resource and documents for your use. If you would be interested in receiving a free copy of the Medication CD please click here to submit your request.

The Arthritis Foundation values families who face the challenges of arthritis and related diseases. Below you can learn about the many opportunities available in your area through the Juvenile Arthritis (JA) Program.

www.KidsGetArthritisToo.org is designed for children to learn about symptoms, treatments, doctor visits, growing up with JA and more.

The Arthritis Foundation Pen Pals
This 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 questionnaire and are assigned a pen pal with similar interests.

Juvenile Idiopathic (Rheumatoid) Arthritis and Its Impact on Kids

This autoimmune disorder doesn't just affect elderly people. Sometimes, children are impacted, too. Luckily, treatments and outlooks have improved for kids. This story features Andy Moy and Charlie Stahl, who are long time volunteers at the Arthritis Foundation and do not allow it to control them.

Get Involved

Juvenile Arthritis Alliance (JAA)
The JA Alliance is a virtual community connected through the Arthritis Foundation website. We’re here to provide the resources and opportunities for you to learn, connect and share with others. Click here for more info.

Advocacy
Learn about how you can get involved and make a difference. Click here.

For more information on Juvenile Arthritis programs, please contact Kara Dorda at 855-529-2728, Ext. 6601 or kdorda@arthritis.org.

Events

    Annie W. Anderson Fall Family Camp
   Presented by the Arthritis Foundation
   October 5-6, 2013
   Joy Outdoor Education Center
   Clarksville, Ohio 45113

The camp is designed to give families that have children with arthritis the opportunity to meet other families, learn about arthritis, and have a great family weekend filled with camp activities.

Click here for additional information and/or to request registration forms, or contact Kelly Case at 1-800-383-6843/Ext 4060 or kcase@arthritis.org. For more information, click here.