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Being told that your child has a long-term health condition can be daunting, and can leave you feeling isolated and alone. Children can feel frightened, and unsure of what is happening. They may not understand why they are experiencing symptoms that their peers don’t have. They may be worried about the medications they will have to take.
But you are not alone. Juvenile Arthritis Research is here to support you and your family. We have a wealth of resources to support you.
Request your free Little Box of Hope pack. These are full of age-appropriate resources and information to support you and your family. You will also be invited to join our online peer support network.
Our online and in-person events provide a fun and relaxed environment for children and young people with JIA and their families to try new activities and meet others affected by JIA.
We hold regular online peer support calls for parents and carers of children and young people with JIA in the UK, as a safe place to chat and share with others.
We host regular online peer support calls for young adults (aged 18-30) living with JIA, as a safe place for people to connect with others with shared experiences.
Kipo is a monkey who has JIA. He’s the star of our book called KIPO, which is perfect for explaining JIA to children. Kipo has been busy getting some things ready to help children with JIA, as well as some fun sheets to colour in.
We also have information and resources for teenagers and young people with JIA.
As well as resources for education professionals, we provide information and tools to help parents and carers support their children with JIA at school.
