Knowing the Numbers: Accessing and Using Child Welfare Data
Data can be an incredibly powerful tool for child welfare advocates, policymakers, and program administrators in their work to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families. From identifying target population characteristics and needs, to documenting program or service outcomes, to assessing a policy’s effect, using data to inform efforts to help children and families… [read more]
Legal and Custody Help for Grandparents Raising Grandkids
If you’re a grandparent raising grandchildren, there are many practical issues to consider—including legal, financial, and caregiving support. Learn what help is available for parenting the second time around.
Legal and Financial Differences Between Adoption and Kinship Legal Guardianship (KLG)
Legal and Financial Differences Between Adoption and Kinship Legal Guardianship (KLG) The New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) Division of Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) strives to support all youth in care to achieve legal permanency through reunification, adoption, or kinship legal guardianship (KLG). This document outlines legal and financial information regarding adoption… [read more]
Legal and Financial Differences Between Adoption, Kinship Legal Guardianship (KLG) and Independent Living
LGBT Homeless Youth
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth are overrepresented in the homeless population. According to a growing body of research and study, a conservative estimate is that one out of every five homeless youth (20 percent) is LGBT-identified. This is greatly disproportionate to the estimated percentage of LGBT youth in the general population which is… [read more]
LTC Guide Long Term Care
The content included within this handbook is intended to provide general information on long-term supportive services while connecting the reader with additional resources and may not be all inclusive. Over time financial data and eligibility criteria for programs will change and become outdated. The user is encouraged to verify this time sensitive data. Should you… [read more]
Medicaid and CHIP FAQs: Funding for the New Adult Group, Coverage of Former Foster Care Children and CHIP Financing
Published by: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard, Mail Stop S2-26-12 Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850
National Foster Care Adoption Attitudes Survey 2013 Executive Summary & Detailed Findings
New Jersey Birth to Three Early Learning Standards
The New Jersey Council for Young Children was established in January 2010 to ensure collaboration and coordination among early childhood programs in the State of New Jersey. The Birth-to-Eight Early Learning and Development Standards Committee of the Council has responsibility for the development of a coherent set of early learning and development and program standards… [read more]
New Jersey DDS Resource Directory
We are excited to bring you the 2022 New Jersey Resources Directory! The guide is a comprehensive resource identifying the various programs and services the Department of Human Services offers to New Jersey residents, caregivers and advocates. In this guide, a family can find out more information on how to apply for food, income and… [read more]