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DCF’s Division of Child Behavioral Health Services (DCBHS) serves children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral health care challenges and their families. DCBHS is committed to providing these services based on the needs of the child and family in a family-centered, community-based environment.

DCBHS believes that the family or caregiver plays a central role in the health and well being of children. DCF involves families throughout the planning and treatment process in order to create a service system that values and promotes the advice and recommendations of the family, a system that is friendly to families and one which provides them the tools and support needed to create successful life experiences for their children with emotional and behavioral problems.

For questions about or to access services for children and youth, call the 24-hour, toll-free Access Line at:

1-877-652-7624

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Read the Youth Development Council Guiding Document issued October 28, 2009.


Download this guide from the US Department of Health and Humans Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration:
Family Guide to Systems of Care for Children with Mental Health Needs (English and Spanish)

A Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in New Jersey 



Helpful Information for Communities



The state of New Jersey funded the University of South Florida to conduct an independent review and assessment of New Jersey’s system of care for kids with emotional, behavioral and mental health needs.  View the final report here:  Final Report - Independent Assessment of New Jersey's Children's Behavioral Health Care System