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Program DescriptionThe Birth Defects Registry is a population-based registry of children with specific birth defects. It serves as the primary entry point into the local, community-based case management system of the Special Child Health and Early Intervention Services Program. To access our educational brochure and learn more information about the Birth Defect Registry Program please click here. Para accesar nuestro panfleto informativo y aprender más información sobre el Programa de Defectos de Nacimiento presione aquí. (La información de nuestro programa en español esta por venir).
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History and Purpose
The NJ Birth Defects Registry was established in 1928 as the “Crippled Children’s Commission” and is the nation’s first birth defects registry. Since 1985, New Jersey has maintained a population-based registry of children with specific birth defects, including metabolic, genetic, and hearing disorders excluded by most other state registries. (Read more)
Preventing Birth Defects |
While not all birth defects can be prevented, you can reduce the risk of some birth defects with these healthy tips. Please click on the link below if you plan to or may become pregnant.
Healthy TipsConsejos Saludables |
Contact Us
Please email us: eim.bdars@doh.nj.gov or call us at (609) 292-5676
State Administrator Contact
Lisa M. Stout, BSN, RN
Nursing Consultant
Family Health Services
Early Identification and Monitoring
New Jersey Department of Health
PO Box 364
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0364
Phone: (609) 292-5676
Email: Lisa.Stout@doh.nj.gov
