Official Site of The State of New Jersey

24 hours a day - 7 days a week 

Any person having reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected has a legal responsibility to report it to the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (formerly DYFS). Calls can be made anonymously. 

24 hours a day - 7 days a week   

If you're feeling stressed out, call the Family Helpline and work through your frustrations before a crisis occurs. You'll speak to sensitive, trained volunteers of Parents Anonymous who provide empathic listening about parenting and refer you to resources in your community. 

24 hours a day - 7 days a week   

Call this number to find out about services for children and teens with emotional and behavioral health care challenges and their families. 

24 hours a day - 7 days a week   

This is a youth helpline serving all youth and young adults in New Jersey. Youth who call are assisted with their daily life challenges by professional staff and trained volunteers. Anonymity and confidentiality are assured except in life-threatening situations. Youth that would rather type than talk can also get support via 2NDFLOOR's anonymous message board service. 

24 hours a day - 7 days a week   

This is a toll free hotline for distressed parents who wish to give up an unwanted infant anonymously, with no fear of arrest or prosecution. While information will be requested, no names or records are required. 

24 hours a day - 7 days a week   

Kinship caregivers are people who have taken on the responsibility for raising their relatives' children. Grandparents and other relatives can call this number to find out what services may be available to them. 

24 hours a day - 7 days a week 

This hotline serves domestic violence victims and others seeking information about domestic violence services. 

24 hours a day - 7 days a week 

NJCASA is the collective voice for victims of sexual violence, their loved ones and rape crisis centers across NJ. Its member centers represent each of NJ's 21 counties. This hotline connects individuals affected by sexual violence with professionals that provide assistance and referrals.  Calls will be routed to the individual's closest rape care center. 

24 hours a day - 7 days a week   

This hotline provides referrals and basic information in areas such as discrimination, housing, displaced homemakers, divorce, violence and other areas of concern. 

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday 

Many children in New Jersey need temporary homes until their parents are able to care for them or until a permanent home is found. Call to learn how you can open your heart and your home by becoming a foster parent. 

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday 

If you have love to share, consider adopting a child into your family. Call to learn how you can give a child a permanent home by adopting a child with special needs. 

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday 

This helpline provides callers with general information about DCF programs and services. 

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday 

This helpline provides a timely response to issues and concerns regarding programs and services provided by DCF. 

This number can connect you with various social services in your community 

24 hours a day - 7 days a week 

Provides trained clinically supervised telephone specialists who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to educate, assist, interview and/or refer individuals and families battling addictions.  Calls are free and information shared is confidential. 

CICRF works with Special Child Health Services to provide assistance and resource referral to applicant families at the county level. If you require assistance with completion of your application, you may reach out to your local SCHS office and request help. 

CBVI’s service programs are designed to enable consumers to achieve full inclusion and integration in society through success in employment, independent living, and social self-sufficiency. 

Helps parents and caregivers locate childcare resources, get information about programs, and apply for assistance. 

For individuals who are paying support and are struggling to meet their child’s support obligation. 

24 hours a day - 7 days a week 

National hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. 

Providing education, advocacy, and direct services to people of all ages who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind 

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday 

Serves adult NJ residents, over the age of 21, who have intellectual and developmental disabilities 

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday   

Talk to a trained expert who can connect you with services, help you find the right programs based on your specific needs, and check if you are eligible for different programs. 

Provides leadership and supervision to the public and non-profit agencies that deliver financial assistance and critical safety net services to individuals and families in New Jersey. 

The Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS) administers Medicaid’s state-and federally- funded NJ FamilyCare programs for certain groups of low- to moderate- income adults and children. 

Offers information and referrals to mental health and addiction recovery programs. 

A cash-back tax credit that puts money back into the pockets of working families and individuals, including the self-employed, who earn low to moderate income. 

Provides food assistance to families and individuals with low incomes to help them buy groceries. 

A public education and outreach program run by the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) to increase awareness about people with disabilities and the types of community living arrangements they use 

Call if your plastic HBID card is lost or stolen 

LIHEAP helps low‑income households pay for home heating and medically necessary cooling costs, and can also assist with weatherization and energy‑related repairs. 

NJ FamilyCare is the state's publicly funded health insurance program, which includes CHIP, Medicaid and Medicaid expansion populations. Qualified NJ residents of any age may be eligible for free or low-cost healthcare coverage that covers doctor visits, prescriptions, vision, dental care, mental health and substance use services, and even hospitalization. 

24 hours a day - 7 days a week 

This helpline provides public access to targeted mental health services in case of a natural or artificial disaster or terrorist attack. 

New Jersey’s publicly funded health insurance program, covering children, adults, pregnant women, and certain older or disabled individuals. 

For accessible, affordable housing 

Postpartum Depression and other Perinatal Mood Disorders (PMD) are very common but knowing that there are treatments available that work isn't so common.   

From the Department of Labor and Workforce Development 

Transitional Supports Hotline 

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays -Fridays 

Help with utility bills for low-income families and individuals. 

This non-government organization providing support to parents and caregivers, and advocates for their rights.