The Juvenile Arthritis Forum is designed for parents and caregivers of children who have Juvenile Arthritis, as well as adults who have had JA since childhood. It's a place where we can share our stories, medical histories, updates, and other relevant information that's likely to be helpful to those who have or know a child with arthritis. If your child has recently been diagnosed you may be feeling somewhat relieved to finally have a name and explanation for the symptoms your child has had. At the same time, you may very well have some new concerns. We offer a safe friendly environment where you will meet others who've gone through similar situations, where we can talk with people who know truly understand what we're going through. Perhaps you've had a hard time finding current medical information you still have many unanswered questions. Maybe your child has had arthritis for several years you'd like, in some way, to be able to help others who are new to this. Perhaps you've had JRA since childhood now, as an adult, you'd like to share some of what you've learned from your experiences with others who are needing this type of support. If so, I hope you'll consider joining us. The Juvenile Arthritis Forum is a convenient way to meet online communicate with one another via email. We're a friendly, supportive network of concerned people sharing information and first-hand experiences regarding JA.