New Jersey Youth Resource Spot

New Jersey Youth Resource Spot

May is Foster Care Awareness Month! (For Us, It's Every Month)

Learn more about services and supports for youth in foster care placement.

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Youth sitting at computers

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!

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Governor Murphy signs bill establishing NJ's Siblings' Bill of Rights

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 Mentor Program

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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