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Calling All NYTD Survey Participants!
The NJ Department of Children and Families (NJ DCF) is now surveying youth who experienced foster care and 1) were invited to complete a NYTD survey at age 17 AND 2) between April 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025 have turned or will be turning 19.
Email OAS at dcf_adolescentservices@dcf.nj.gov to take the NYTD survey before September 30, 2025.
Receive up to $50 for participating!
Siblings' Bill of Rights
This bill was signed by Governor Murphy in January 2023 and was developed by the NJ DCF Youth Council.
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EnlightenMENT
Learn about a peer mentoring program designed by youth like you. EnlightenMENT matches you with a supportive role model who has lived experience.
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Young People + DCF = NJYRS
A website created for young people, by young people to provide you with the most helpful and accurate information available.
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Wraparound Funds
Wraparound is emergency funding for eligible young people who were in foster care at age 16 or older or in a DCF adolescent contracted housing program between the ages of 18-21.
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PACES
The Pathways to Academic and Career Exploration to Success (PACES) Program supports current or former foster youth and young adults in their successful transistion to and retention in post-secondary education including career technical education) and worforce readiness.
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Adolescent Housing Hub
The Adolescent Housing Hub (AHH or The Hub) is a real-time database designed to assist youth with placement in a transitional or permanent housing program.
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Financial Literacy
Budgeting is the management of your money by saving weekly or monthly.
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Self Care
Physical self-care includes how you fuel your body, how much sleep you get, how much physical activity you engage in, and how well you care for your physical needs.
Learn More
Calling All NYTD Survey Participants!
The NJ Department of Children and Families (NJ DCF) is now surveying youth who experienced foster care and 1) were invited to complete a NYTD survey at age 17 AND 2) between April 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025 have turned or will be turning 19.
Email OAS at dcf_adolescentservices@dcf.nj.gov to take the NYTD survey before September 30, 2025.
Receive up to $50 for participating!
Siblings' Bill of Rights
This bill was signed by Governor Murphy in January 2023 and was developed by the NJ DCF Youth Council.
Learn More
EnlightenMENT
Learn about a peer mentoring program designed by youth like you. EnlightenMENT matches you with a supportive role model who has lived experience.
Learn More
Young People + DCF = NJYRS
A website created for young people, by young people to provide you with the most helpful and accurate information available.
Learn More
Wraparound Funds
Wraparound is emergency funding for eligible young people who were in foster care at age 16 or older or in a DCF adolescent contracted housing program between the ages of 18-21.
Learn More
PACES
The Pathways to Academic and Career Exploration to Success (PACES) Program supports current or former foster youth and young adults in their successful transistion to and retention in post-secondary education including career technical education) and worforce readiness.
Learn More
Adolescent Housing Hub
The Adolescent Housing Hub (AHH or The Hub) is a real-time database designed to assist youth with placement in a transitional or permanent housing program.
Learn More
Financial Literacy
Budgeting is the management of your money by saving weekly or monthly.
Learn More
Self Care
Physical self-care includes how you fuel your body, how much sleep you get, how much physical activity you engage in, and how well you care for your physical needs.
Learn More
