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DCF and DOW are committed to providing specialized supports for children and youth, including underserved populations exposed to domestic violence, family violence and dating violence through its various programs. DOW oversees the PALS program, which is available in 10 counties in New Jersey.
The PALS program utilizes a research-based, therapeutic program model to reduce the effects of trauma on children and their non-offending parent. Through creative therapies such as art, dance movement and drama, the PALS program is available for children ages 4-12 that are exposed to domestic violence.
Funded Programs
- Avanzar
- Center For Hope & Safety- Bergen
- Providence House of Catholic Charities - Burlington
- Providence House of Catholic Charities - Ocean
- Jewish Family Service - Passaic
- Family Connections - Essex
- Women Aware, Inc. – Middlesex
- 180, Turning Lives Around, Inc. – Monmouth
- YMCA of Eastern Union County- Union
