The Arthritis Foundation is devoted to serving the special needs of children, teens and young adults with childhood rheumatic diseases and their families. Right now, there are nearly 300,000 children in America with some form of arthritis or rheumatic disease.
While there are some issues that are shared by everyone with arthritis, its impact on school, social life, family relationships, dating, sports, and almost every other aspect of an active, growing young person's life raises special concerns. New coping skills for living with the everyday challenges of arthritis must be learned. Teens and young adults entering the workforce have new issues to face.
For more information about programs, services and products for children with arthritis and their families, please contact the Arthritis Foundation -- (404) 965-7538 or by e-mail: help@arthritis.org.
Arthritis Foundation membership includes parents, family members, doctors, nurses, occupational and physical therapists, social workers, young adults and anyone with an interest in arthritis in young people. To become a member, visit their online registration page.
The Arthritis Foundation
