New Jersey Resources

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2-1-1 Non-Emergency – Click this link to search the database, or call 211 on your phone to get information and referrals on a variety of services, including: food banks, clothing closets, rental and utility assistance, adult or child day care, transportations services for the disabled, tutoring, adoptions, Meals on Wheels, insurance, interventions for drug and alcohol abuse, rehabilitation, job training, and much more.   This site and phone number will also provide emergency information about local problems such as floods and highway closures.

CARES Institute - The Center is the only dedicated diagnostic and treatment center for children suspected of maltreatment serving the seven southern counties of New Jersey (Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, Atlantic, Cumberland, Salem and Cape May).

Child Abuse Hotline - The hotline to report child abuse is:
1-877 NJ ABUSE --- (1-877-652-2873) --- TTY 1-800-835-5510

Deirdre's House - The Center for children in Morris County who have suffered abuse, neglect or witnessed domestic violence. Established in 1994, the Deirdre's House is the only site in Morris County were a child victim under age of 12 can be interviewed and videotaped by law enforcement, medically examined and treated by a pediatric abuse specialist, prepared for trial, and clinically counseled----all under one roof.

Division of Youth and Family Services - This fact sheet describes the duties of DYFS, the Division of Youth and Family Services.

How and When to Report Child Abuse and Neglect - In New Jersey, any person having reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or acts of abuse should immediately report this information to the State Central Registry (SCR).

Indicators of Child Abuse/Neglect - Different types of abuse and neglect have different physical and behavioral indicators, learn more here.

Megan's Law - Click on this link to find the full Megan's Law regarding sexual offenders in the community.

NJ Legislation on Child Abuse - Click here to find the laws pertaining to child abuse.

NJ Safe Haven - In New Jersey, the Safe Haven Infant Protection Act allows an individual to give up an unwanted infant with no fear of arrest or prosecution. No names or records are required. The parents — or someone acting on their behalf — can bring a baby less than 30 days old to any hospital emergency room or police station. The Division of Youth and Family Services will immediately take the child into custody and place the infant in a foster or pre-adoptive home.

NJ Self-Help Group Clearinghouse - Assists people in finding, forming and learning about self-help support groups at local, national and Internet levels. Has toll-free helpine and publishes an annual Self-Help Group Directory, which can be found at most public libraries.

PEI Kids - A non-profit organization that provides an array of services to children and their families throughout Mercer County, offers both prevention and intervention child abuse programs. PEI Kids offers prevention programs in the Mercer County schools including NJ CAP (Child Assault Prevention) program and “No More Bullies, No More Victims” program. Counseling, both one on and group sessions, is available to child victims of sexual abuse and their families.

Prevent Child Abuse NJ - Prevent Child Abuse - New Jersey (PCA-NJ) began in 1979 as a private, non-profit organization committed to preventing child abuse.

Tips for Parents and Caregivers - These tips from PEIKids will help you keep your child safe. Check out their workshops too.

En Español

Cuando un Bebé Llora - El Síndrome del Bebé Sacudido (Shaken Baby Syndrome) es una lesión cerebral grave que ocurre cuando una persona frustrada sacude a un bebé, por lo general para hacer que deje de llorar. Trate de calmarlo usando métodos suaves. Este sitio está en formato PDF y se requiere un programa especial, Adobe Acrobat Reader, para poder verlo. Usted puede obtener este programa en http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html

Guía de Supervivencia para los Padres - Este folleto proporciona parte del conocimiento necesario para ayudarle saber qué esperar de sus hijos, saber qué necesitan, cómo tratarlos y cómo cuidar de sus propias necesidades.

Oficina de Servicios al Niño: Línea Telefónica de Ayuda - En New Jersey se requiere por ley que cada persona que esté en contacto con un niño y observe conductas o condiciones que pueden indicar maltrato o abandono dé a conocer sus sospechas. Llamar a1 877 NJ ABUSE puede salvar a un niño. Este sitio está en formato PDF y se requiere un programa especial, Adobe Acrobat Reader, para poder verlo. Usted puede obtener este programa en http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html