The NJ Department of Children and Families is committed to monitoring and providing updates and resources related to changes being implemented by the federal government that may affect staff or programs and services provided by our system partners to our state’s children and families.

Information will be added as it becomes available so please check back regularly.

Please note that DCF cannot provide legal guidance or assurances. Any specific questions about federal directives should be directed to legal professionals, or federal and state representatives.

Last Updated: 4-3-2025 at 8:50 AM

General Information

• List of Executive Orders – https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/
• New York Times tracker of Trump Administrations actions and significant statements (requires a NY Times login)
• Akin Executive Order Tracker
• Just Security Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration
• DCF White Paper on the Impact of Congressional Budget Discussions (updated April 3, 2025)

DCF Staff

• Guidance for staff – Facilities Entrance Protocol, Distributed 3-3-25
• Guidance for SCR, Distributed 2-21-25

Resources  

• The Department of Human Services’ Office of New Americans has useful resources for individuals and organizations / businesses as they prepare for interactions with federal immigration law enforcement.

Families / Youth

• DCF Preparedness Plan – provides guidance to caregivers in the event they are separated from their children for any reason, including natural disaster, incarceration, or deportation. The QR code provides access to a webpage with additional information and resources.
• Resources for Students / NJDOE – School-Related State and Federal Requirements Pertaining to Immigrant Students and Families
• ONA Know your Rights for individuals

Contracted Service Providers 

• ONA Know your Rights for organizations / businesses