Juvenile Arthritis Patient Education & Resources
Hundreds of thousands of kids and teens in the United States live with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) or other pediatric rheumatic diseases. These autoimmune diseases affect not only joints but also skin, eyes and internal organs. A diagnosis can be scary, but effective treatments are available.
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Living Well With Juvenile Arthritis
Common Questions
Help & Support
Arthritis Foundation Helpline
Our experienced Helpline team understands JA and is here to answer your questions. Call or email us for help in English or Spanish.
Get the Help You NeedRecently Diagnosed?
If your child was recently diagnosed, order your free JA Power Pack that provides tools to help you and your child more confidently navigate the journey with JA.
Get Your JA Power PackGet Connected with a Community
Connecting with others in your local community who understand what it's like to live with arthritis is life-changing. Find a connect group near you to make new friends, share tips and get support.
Advocate for Kids & Feel Good
Take simple actions that can help your family tackle the challenges of childhood arthritis.
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