If you have any questions about adoption services, please contact 1-800-99 ADOPT.
If you are interested in adopting, click on the link below to complete a licensing application. (NOTE – the licensing application is the same for both resources homes and adoptive homes)
NJ Licensing Inquiry
If you experience any issues with completing this inquiry please call 1-800-222-0047.
For a listing of children and youth who are available to adopt right now, click here.
If you've already adopted and would like to contact the Office of Adoption Operations, please us the following methods:
- Email: adoption.exchange@dcf.nj.gov
- Office of Adoption Operations Main Number: 609-888-7460
- Adoption Subsidy Unit: 1-800-847-5027
- KLG Subsidy Unit: 1-866-233-5356
- Adoption Registry Unit: 609-888-7474
