DCF | Family Preparedness Plan

Be Informed - Plan Together - Get Ready!

In order to support families experiencing uncertainty in the event of an emergency that could result in family separation, the New Jersey Department of Children and Families has created a listing of resources and helpful links to help families prepare. NOTE -- This listing may be updated from time to time as resources become unavailable or new resources and links become active. When linking to an external resource, NJ DCF will indicate where the information is coming from.

Emergency Response

"Plan and Prepare" Resources from the NJ Office of Emergency Management
“Register Ready – New Jersey’s Special Needs Registry for Disasters” from the NJ Office of Emergency Management
"Create Your Emergency Plan" from the American Red Cross
Stay connected to information during an emergency one-sheet from the NJ Office of Emergency Management
"Emergency Supply List" from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Emergency Preparedness Kit Guidance from the NJ Office of Emergency Management
"Ready Kids" webpage from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

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Important Legal Information

Guidance on Completing a Power of Attorney Designation (in English, Spanish, and Korean) (NJ DCF)
Power of Attorney Designation Template (in English, Spanish, and Korean) (NJ DCF)
"Know Your Rights" Immigration Information from the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Office of New Americans
School Preparedness and Emergency Planning from the NJ Department of Education
Legal Services from the NJ Department of Human Services, Office of New Americans
Downloadable "Red Cards" from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center
"Important Documents" resource on the NJ Youth Resource Spot website
Immigration Resources on the NJ You Resource Spot website