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Each Committee/subcommittee is chaired by a member of the Task Force and includes public and private community-based organizations, and representatives of various State departments.

Protection Committee


This committee analyzes state laws, policies, procedures and case practice. On the basis of this analysis, recommendations for change are made. The committee provides training and works with State departments, agencies, CP&P (formerly DYFS), law enforcement and the courts to implement the recommendations for improvement in the child protection system.

Meeting Minutes:

June 21, 2023

March 15, 2023

December 14, 2022

September 21, 2022

March 16, 2022  

December 15 2021  

September 15, 2021  

June 16, 2021     

March 17, 2021    

September 9, 2020  

June 10, 2020     

 

Prevention Committee


This committee mobilizes citizen and community groups in the development of prevention projects and model community support systems.

NJ Statewide Prevention Plan - Priorities and Strategies 
2022 - 2025 Statewide Prevention Plan


New Jersey Standards for Prevention Programs
New Jersey Standards for Prevention Programs: Building Success through Family Support


Supporting Strong Families and Communities in New Jersey
Supporting Strong Families and Communities in New Jersey: Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect, 2014 - 2017



Meeting Minutes:

February 2, 2023

December 1, 2022

September 1, 2022

March 3, 2022  

December 2, 2021

September 2, 2021  

June 3, 2021  

March 4, 2021  

December 3, 2020  

September 29, 2020  

 

Staffing and Oversight Review Subcommittee


Under the legislation establishing DCF, the Staffing and Oversight Review Subcommittee will assume the responsibilities of CP&P Staffing and Outcomes Review Panel.  The subcommittee shall review staffing levels of Child Protection and Permanency in order to develop recommendations regarding staffing levels and the most effective methods of recruiting, hiring, and retaining staff within the division. 

Public Meeting Recordings / Transcripts:

 

Staffing and Oversight Review Subcommittee (SORS) Public Meeting --
August 8, 2023

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Meeting Minutes:

July 11, 2023

June 13, 2023

May 9, 2023

March 14, 2023

February 7, 2023

January 10, 2023

November 15, 2022

 

 

 

Subcommittee on Poverty and Neglect

The NJTFCAN Subcommittee on Poverty and Neglect was convened to examine ways in which the current operation of the child welfare system in New Jersey conflates poverty and neglect, and to examine ways in which racial inequities drive that conflation and are compunded by that conflation.

Public Meeting Recordings / Transcripts:

 

NJTFCAN Subcommittee on Poverty and Neglect --
August 21, 2023

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Meeting Minutes:

July 25, 2023

June 20, 2023