The NJ Department of Children and Families is continuing to monitor the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus and its impact on children, families, our staff and our partner providers, throughout the state. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NJ Department of Health are providing ongoing guidance and direction regarding necessary precautions and action plans. The experts agree that Coronavirus prevention strategies are similar to what we do to prevent the flu:
- Wash your hands in soap and water, regularly
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow
- Avoid touching your face, mouth and eyes
- If you are feeling unwell, stay home and rest
2020 Furlough
CWA’s Guide to How to Apply for Unemployment
COVID-19 Resources for DCF Staff 
NEW: That feeling you can’t name? It’s called emotional exhaustion
Pandemic Fatigue
DCF Health and Wellness
Narrative Responses
DCPP Field Work Guidance
DCPP Suspencion and Rule Modification
Education Guiding Principles
NJ DCF Staff Work from Home Survey Results, June 2020
Return to Fieldwork
Guidance for CPP Staff and DCF Contracted Visitation Providers on Family Visits
COVID-19 Close/Casual Contact Notification Protocols
DCF Work From Home Resource Page
Interim Guidance for DCF Area Response Teams on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment
Strategies to optimize the supply of PPE
NASW COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Youth Guidance - Supporting Adolescents and Young Adults in Foster Care
Low or No Cost Technology Options
Video: Commissioner Beyer's Message on COVID-19 De-Escalation Tips
Video: Commissioner Beyer's Message to DCF Staff Related to COVID-19, 03-13-2020
Video: Commissioner Beyer's Message to DCF Staff on COVID-19 and staff safety, 03-17-2020
COVID-19 DCF Visitor Screening Procedures
COVID-19 Civil Service Commission Guidelines for Staff
COVID-19 Civil Service Commission FAQs for Staff
COVID-19 DCF Work From Home Policy
COVID-19 DCF Administrative Order 13
COVID-19 DCF Administrative Order 13 Regulatory Waiver
New Jersey Launches Job Portal to Connect Out-of-Work Residents to Opportunities in Critical Industries
COVID-19 DCPP Summary Guidance
Notification Protocol for Close or Casual Contact of a Confirmed or Suspected Case of COVID-19
What To Expect When Entering a DCF Building
Toll Free Hotlines/Helplines You May Need During COVID-19, Spanish, Korean
Department of Labor - Benefits and the Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Employees Should Know
Coronavirus Rumor Control
Visit our COVID-19 publications page to download available material for sharing and distribution.
