✨A new episode of DCF on the Air drops next week✨ 🔽Bookmark now so you don’t miss this update! 🗨 On the next episode we learned about DCF’s Adoption Registry; how adoptees can apply and sometimes reconnect with their family of origin, and how important familial, historical, and cultural connections are to a sense of self and identity. The entire DCF on the Air library is available on: 💚Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eWZ9tuGw 🤍 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e95c8evP ❤Youtube: https://lnkd.in/e7AQRGFB
New Jersey Department of Children and Families
Government Administration
Trenton, NJ 9,341 followers
Helping NJ residents to be safe, healthy and connected through supportive services that strengthen and empower families.
About us
The New Jersey Department of Children and Families is a government service organization that provides programs and supports to strengthen families.
- Website
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https://www.state.nj.us/dcf/
External link for New Jersey Department of Children and Families
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Trenton, NJ
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2006
- Specialties
- Adolescent Services, Child Protection & Permanancy, Integrated, Inclusive Behavioral Health Care, Family & Community Partnerships, Licensing, Family Voice, Women's Issues & Services, and Institutional Abuse & Investigations
Locations
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Primary
P.O. Box 729
Trenton, NJ 08625, US
Employees at New Jersey Department of Children and Families
Updates
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✨#ICYMI The newest episode of our podcast dropped ✨ 💬 We talked to leaders from #TeamDCF Office of Education about our regional schools across New Jersey and the work they do to serve pregnant and parenting youth. In addition to offering academic support, our schools offer parenting guidance, child care and assistance with crafting a plan for the future. 📡DCF on the Air is available on: 💚Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eWZ9tuGw 🤍 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e95c8evP ❤Youtube: https://lnkd.in/e7AQRGFB
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The application period is open for behavioral healthcare professionals to apply for student loan redemption and incentives. Eligible behavioral healthcare providers working full-time at approved sites can apply for student loan redemption in exchange for up to six years of service. 🔗Connect with HESAA, New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority for more info https://lnkd.in/e6j7YBnz
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On #MyWhyWednesday we learn about what motivates members of #TeamDCF! Genevi'eve grew up with 10 siblings, some of them foster and adoptive. When she moved to the United States as a refugee of war, she was determined to be an agent of change and to protect children and families. She's been at it now for 26 years!
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Kimberly Ricketts served as DCF Commissioner from 2008-2010, when she began steering the Department toward our nationaly recognized kinship care models of family rehabilitation. Since then, we've fully embraced these strategies, and have successfully exited federal oversight. 🔗 20 years: Reflections on Reforming New Jersey's Child Welfare System -- Kimberly Ricketts interview https://lnkd.in/eWmwFvsJ
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On #MyWhyWednesday we learn about what motivates members of #TeamDCF! 💗Marisa started with DCP&P right after college and has spent the last 18 years (!!) becoming the changemaker she always dreamed of being. Everyday she advocates on behalf of families, helping them to thrive!
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Kim Ricketts served as DCF Commissioner from 2008-2010, building on the progress of former Commissioner Kevin Ryan and former Governor Corzine to help pioneer family-oriented wrap-around services and kinship care models. Since then, we've fully embraced these strategies, transforming into a national model for child and family wellbeing, and have successfully exited federal oversight. 🔗WATCH: 20 years: Reflections on Reforming New Jersey's Child Welfare System -- Kimberly Ricketts interview https://lnkd.in/e2mv5BUq
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“2ND FLOOR has long been a trusted name and organization in New Jersey, showing a deep connection and commitment to our state’s young people – offering multiple forms of assistance.” — DCF Commissioner Christine Norbut Beyer The @2ndFloor Youth Helpline has released an app on Google Play and Apple App Store. Youth can use the app's chat and call functions to connect with counselors at any time – day or night – whenever they need to talk. 🔗 From Patch.com New Jersey, get the details and install the app today https://lnkd.in/e9mAmMfR
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✨New episode of DCF on the Air drops today✨ 🎙We talk to #TeamDCF's Office of Education about our 14 regional schools and the programs that help our students to thrive! 💬 For example, Project TEACH, which supports pregnant or parenting students by providing childcare, dedicated private lactation areas, and flexible school scheduling. 🔗DCF on the Air is available on: 💚Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eWZ9tuGw 🤍 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e95c8evP ❤Youtube: https://lnkd.in/e7AQRGFB
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The new app from the 2ndfloor Youth Helpline is here! It only takes youth a second to get free 24/7 mental health support with one-on-one chat, helpline, community conversations, and more. #mentalhealth #support 🔗 Get started at 2NDFLOOR.org/download