DCF supports various programs and services for adolescents and young adults including housing, life skills, mentoring, employment/training, educational support, youth advocacy, and healthcare.
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The New Jersey Youth Resource Spot provides information on local resources for youth. Users can search Child Protection and Permanency’s (CP&P) policies, learn how to contact a CP&P worker, and email questions to the Office of Adolescent Services. Youth can also learn how to determine if they're eligible for Wraparound Funds, the Independent Living Stipend, and more. |
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LifeSet, A Program of Youth Villages, provides young adults the support and guidance they need to make a successful transition to adulthood. It is one of the largest programs in the United States helping youth formally in foster care and transition-age youth become successful, independent adults. |
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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. |
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DCF is committed to ensuring that children and youth, including those in out-of-home placement, remain connected to people important in their lives and fully participate in their schools, neighborhoods and communities. |
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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. |
DCF Office of Adolescent Services
PO Box 717
Trenton, NJ 08625-0717
609-888-7100
dcf_adolescentservices@dcf.state.nj.us
