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December 20, 2011 - DCF Commissioner Allison Blake volunteers at Season of Hope Toy Shop
December 9, 2011 - Christie Administration Announces Grants to Assist Children and Families in Low-Income Communities
December 7, 2011 - DCF Commissioner Allison Blake volunteers to read to children as part of New Jersey’s “Season of Service”
November 10, 2011 - Christie Administration Recognizes National Adoption Month
October 28, 2011 - NJ Departments of Community Affairs, Children and Families Offer "Trick or Treat" Child Safety Tips
October 21, 2011 - DCF Commissioner Allison Blake Presents First Commissioner’s Partnership Award
October 20, 2011 - October is Domestic Violence Awarencess Month
September 23, 2011 - Commissioner Allison Blake Praises Artistic Talents of Trenton Young People Participating in DCF Funded Program
September 8, 2011 - DCF and DHS Offer Mental Health Tips Following Hurricane Irene
August 26, 2011 - DCF Guidance in Preparation for Hurricane Irene
August 9, 2011 - Young People Plan and Participate in Conference to “Stomp Out Stigma”
July 21, 2011 (Gov Release) - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Applauds Advocacy of Bergen County Local Advisory Board to Improve the Lives of their Peers
June 27, 2011 - DCF Commissioner Reminds Parents and Caregivers of Summer Safety Tips
June 16, 2011 - Paterson Family Success Center Celebrates Grand Reopening
May 24, 2011 - Men Involved in Fatherhood Support Group Organize Annual Fishing Derby
March 22, 2011 - 2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline Served More Than 140,000 Young People in 2010
November 12, 2010 - Christie Administration Recognizes National Adoption Month
October 27, 2010 (Gov Release) - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Tours Department of Children and Families State-of-the Art Call Center to Highlight Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 8, 2010 - DCF's Adoption Operations Director Honored as an Angel in Adoption
June 30, 2010 - Following Recent Water Tragedies, DCF Commissioner Blake Advises Parents to Safeguard Children Around Water
May 27, 2010 - DCF and DHS Remind Parents and Caregivers of Summer Safety
December 1, 2009 - DCF to Celebrate Reunified Families with “Home for the Holidays” Events
November 9, 2009 - DCF Plans Over 200 Adoptions to Commemorate National Adoption Month
October 29, 2009 - DCF Unveils Plan to Better Engage and Serve Youth with Mental, Behavioral Health Challenges
October 26, 2009 - 2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
October 19, 2009 - New Jersey Receives Praise for Efforts to Safely Reduce the Need for Foster Care
October 5, 2009 - Trenton Mothers Learn Important Sleep Tips for Infants, Toddlers
September 15, 2009 - New Jersey Launches New Campaign to Support Foster Care and Prevent Child Abuse
August 24, 2009 - DCF Response to the NJ Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board's 2008 Annual Report
August 12, 2009 - DCF to Implement Comprehensive Manage-By-Data Initiative
July 29, 2009 - DCF/DYFS Has Not Retreated in Public Release of Information
July 14, 2009 - DCF Partners with Car Dealerships to Promote “Not Even For a Minute” Campaign Focused on Vehicle Safety
July 8, 2009 - DCF Expands Home Visitation Programs to Support New Families and Prevent Child Abuse
May 30, 2009 - DCF Launches "Not Even for a Second" Pool and Water Safety Campaign
May 28, 2009 - DCF Response to the State Comptroller Performance Audit of the Vehicle Assignment and Usage
May 20, 2009 - DCF, DHS, AOC Receive Federal Grant for Training on Substance Abuse
December 10, 2008 - DCF, Family Connections Celebrate Reunified Families with "Home for the Holidays" Event
December 4, 2008 - DCF, Robins' Nest Celebrate Reunified Families with "Home for the Holidays" Event
November 6, 2008 - DCF Plans Over 250 Adoptions to Commemorate National Adoption Month
October 30, 2008 - New Hudson County Center for Victims of Child Abuse Opens
October 28, 2008 - First Statewide Youth Helpline Launched
August 8, 2008 - Acting Commissioner Ricketts Reminds Parents and Caretakers of Pool, Summer Safety
March 27, 2008 - New Director for the Division of Youth and Family Services Announced
January 23, 2008 - Corzine Administration Achieves Major Increase in New Foster and Adoptive Families
January 14, 2008 - Corzine Administration Sets New State Record For Most Foster Children Ever Adopted in a Year
November 13, 2007 - DCF Dedicates $2.3 Million to Expand New Initiative for Family Support Services
November 13, 2007 - DCF Plans 200 Adoptions to Commemorate National Adoption Month
August 7, 2007 (DHS/DCF Joint Release) - DHS, DCF award $1.2M for addiction treatment for DYFS parents and adolescents
July 11, 2007 - DCF Marks 1-Year Anniversary with Family Success
May 24, 2007 - DCF Commissioner Ryan Stresses Importance of Pool, Summer Safety
May 14, 2007 - Eight Agencies Awarded Total of $2.4 Million to Promote Positive Parenting and Prevent Child Abuse
May 2, 2007 - DCF Funds Largest Expansion of Residential Beds and Services to Help Keep Kids in State
April 25, 2007 - Four Counties and the State Partner in New Initiative for Family Support Services
April 11, 2007 - DCF Announces Expanded Initiative with Physicians
April 4, 2007 - DCF Awards Nearly $2 Million for Child Advocacy Centers.
March 6, 2007 - Income Tax Filers Can Benefit Children, Strengthen Families.
November 14, 2006 - Commissioner Ryan, DYFS Honor Adoptive Families
October 26, 2006 - DCF Partners with Rutgers on MSW Program.
October 18, 2006 - DCF Announces Emergency Regulation for Child Care Centers
To report suspected child abuse or neglect, please call 1-877-NJ Abuse (652-2873)
