The Lupus Foundation of America
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Got Transition
Got Transition® is a federally funded center that offers many resources for young adults and their families to support them in their journey as they transition from pediatric to adult healthcare. Access resources here.
Transitioning Your Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Care to an Adult Provider
Adolescents with chronic illnesses, including arthritis, need guidance and a plan for the future in order to safely transition to an adult provider.
Tips for Helping Kids be SAFER
Find expert tips and advice on how to keep children safe from sexual assault/abuse, help survivors of sexual assault/abuse, and more.
Sexual Abuse
Find definitions of sexual assaults, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, and rape.
Guide to Child Reactions and Parent Responses to Child Sexual Abuse/Assault
Find suggested responses to common reactions children might experience after a sexual abuse/assault.
Guide to Family, Friends, and Partners of Older Adolescent Sexual Assault/Abuse Survivors
Find a list of common responses experienced by female survivors of sexual abuse/assault, and common phases survivors often go through.
Helping Survivors of Recent Sexual Assault/Abuse
Find information about the many ways you can help survivors of sexual assault/abuse.
Preventing Abuse of Your Special Needs Child
People with intellectual or developmental disabilities are more likely to be abused by someone they know than a stranger. Education is key to preventing abuse.
Lupus and Pregnancy
Lupus can affect pregnancy at any stage. It is not clear whether the severity of the disease or the type of medication causes problems.