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The Children’s System of Care (CSOC) is New Jersey’s public behavioral health system. CSOC serves youth under age 21 with emotional and mental health care needs, substance use challenges, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families.  CSOC provides community-based, culturally competent services and supports based on the needs of the youth and family.

PerformCare, the Contracted Systems Administrator for the Children’s System of Care, is the single point of access to CSOC’s wide array of behavioral health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disability services for youth and families throughout New Jersey. 

To learn more and to access services, call the 24-hour, toll-free access line at 1-877-652-7624, or visit the PerformCare website.

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Services for Children and Youth Under Age 21
Substance Use Treatment Services
Developmental Disability Services
Eligibility Determination for Children with Developmental Disabilities
Additional Resources for Families and Communities