Welcome to the Cure JM Family Support Network (FSN)

Here are a few of the resources available to you through the Cure JM Family Support Network and the Cure JM website. You can also use the pulldown menu at the top of this page to further explore the Family Support Network.

FSN Welcome

NEW! Online version of Cure JM Foundation Welcome Kit

Newly Diagnosed
If your family has received a recent JM diagnosis — including Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Polymyositis and Juvenile Amyopathic Dermatomyositis — please click on this link for helpful information and support. 

Top Ten Tips for Families Living with JM
Gleaned from the experience of other JM families, these suggestions are some of the most important to keep in mind when managing your child's battle against JM.

Products and Resources to Protect Your Child from the Sun
When you have a child afflicted by JM, managing sun exposure is more important than ever before. This directory of clothing options, sun shelters and other items was compiled by JM Moms who have worked hard to balance a healthy, active lifestyle with minimal sun exposure.

Patient Registry
Please consider registering your child with our patient registry. We use the patient registry to track where JM is occurring, keep in touch with one another and keep you abreast of happenings within the Cure JM community.  Please participate in this vital resource. 

Discussion Board
Join our online support community.

Information and Research Articles

Health Insurance Tips and Links

JDM Patient Online Journals and Other JM Links

Q & A with Child Life Specialist, Cinda McDonald

Question of the Week
Our discussion board community provides responses to questions about life with Juvenile Myositis.

Regional Representatives

School Resources

SSD/SSI Resources
Information regarding Social Security Disability Insurance and Social Security Income

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