Post KLG Counseling Services
Post KLG Counseling Services (PACS) are available to any family that resides in New Jersey and has a kinship child under the age of 21. Although the majority of children adjust well to their status, there are a considerable number of children and families that face challenges that are unique to the kinship experience. Services include family and/or individual therapy, support services, participation in educational meetings and groups.
All Post KLG Counseling Service clinicians specialize in the clinical concerns of kinship legal guardianship including, but not limited to: identity issues; loss and separation; curiosity about origins; and feelings of difference. There is no fee for the any of the PACS services provided to families.
Click here for a listing of PACS agencies in New Jersey
KinKonnect
The New Jersey Kinship Legal Guardianship Resource Clearing House (KinKonnect) provides Kinship Legal Guardianship information, online resources, email and phone support, lending library, and referral service to individuals involved with Kinship care in New Jersey.
Website: www.kinkonnect.org
1-877-KLG-Line, 1-877-554-5463
Children's System of Care
Staff is on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help families get in home counseling and behavioral health services for children. Mobile response assistance is available 24 hours a day during a mental health crisis. All services are free through the State of New Jersey.
Website: www.performcarenj.org/
1-877-652-7624
NJ Department of Children and Families Youth Hotline
This is a youth hotline 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.
Website: www.2ndfloor.org
1-888-222-2228
Family Helpline
If parents are feeling stressed, they can call and work through their frustrations 24 hours a day 7 days a week before a crisis occurs. The staff is made up of trained volunteers of Parents Anonymous.
Website: www.nj211.org
1-800-THE-KIDS (1-800-843-5437)
Family/Domestic Violence
New Jersey coalition for battered women provides leadership, support and resources on the prevention of violence against women in New Jersey.
Website: www.njcbw.org
NJ Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-572-SAFE (1-800-572-7233)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-779-7233
Addictions Hotline
Website: www.addictionshotlineofnj.org
1-800-238-2333
Gambling Addiction
Website: www.800gambler.org
1- 800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
Division of Mental Health Services for Adults
Website: www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmhs/home
1-800-382-6717
