Adolescents
DCF supports various programs and services for adolescents and young adults including housing, life skills, mentoring, employment/training, educational support, youth advocacy, and healthcare.
NJ Youth Resource Spot
LifeSet
YARH - Connecting YOUth in New Jersey
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The Connecting YOUth Project seeks to end homelessness for New Jersey youth currently or previously involved in the child welfare system and assist their successful transition to adulthood. |
Helping Youth Thrive in Placement
New Jersey Foster Care Scholars Program
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The New Jersey Foster Care Scholars Program helps youth aging-out of New Jersey’s foster care system afford a college education or career technical certification. |
Contact Us
DCF Office of Adolescent Services
PO Box 717
Trenton, NJ 08625-0717
609-888-7100
dcf_adolescentservices@dcf.state.nj.us