On Aug. 26, 2026, the New Jersey Office of the Governor published a Back-to-School Packet compiling “state resources and helpful tips to keep families safe and healthy as we enter the fall.” The Governor’s Office encouraged LEA leads to distribute the packet to students and their families at the beginning of the school year.

The packet, which may be found here, includes the following resources:

  • Youth Mental Health
    • Back to School Mental Health Resource Toolkit
    • 2NDFLOOR
  • Food Security
    • School Meal Resources and Applications
  • Communicable Disease Prevention
    • Stay Up to Date and Vaccinate
    • Importance of Regular Check-Ups for Your Child
    • Help Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Illnesses
    • Healthy Habits: Cover Your Coughs and Sneezes
    • Tips for a health School Year
    • HPV Vaccination is Cancer Prevention
    • STI – No Fear, Just Results
  • Health Care Access
    • NJ! Need Health Insurance?
    • NJ Covers All Kids – NJ FamilyCare
    • Children’s Oral Health Program
    • Federally Qualified Health Centers contact list
    • NJ Project BEST List of Free Eye Screenings
    • NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities Timeline for Students Exiting School and Turning 21
  • Additional Public Health Concerns
    • Smoking & Vaping Prevention – Put Yourself First. Let Go.