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The New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect (NJTFCAN) is in but not of DCF.  The purpose of the New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect is to study and develop recommendations regarding the most effective means of improving the quality and scope of child protective and preventative services provided or supported by State government, including a review of the practices and policies utilized by the Child Protection and Permanency (formerly Youth and Family Services) and Family and Community Partnerships (formerly Prevention and Community Partnerships) in the Department of Children and Families.

The Task Force is comprised of volunteer members who are broadly representative of the community, including members who have expertise in the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect.   Its 30 members possess a variety of experience ranging from child protection and law enforcement to advocates for children and parents.

Important Updates and Open Public Meeting Information

To attend a NJTFCAN meeting or a meeting of a Subcommittee please contact Bethany.D'Amelio@dcf.nj.gov.

Prior to attending a meeting of the NJTFCAN or a related subcommittee, please review the NJTFCAN Rules for Public Participation.  

 

NJTFCAN Meeting Minutes

June 27, 2025 

March 28, 2025

December 13, 2024 

September 27, 2024 

April 28, 2023

December 16, 2022

September 23, 2022

March 25, 2022  

September 24, 2021  

December 17, 2021  

June 25, 2021  

March 26, 2021  

December 18, 2020  

September 25, 2020 

June 26, 2020 

March 27, 2020 

 

SORS Meeting Minutes

 

Please be advised of a change to the schedule for the upcoming Staffing and Oversight Review Subcommittee (SORS). The previously scheduled virtual meeting on October 14, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM has been cancelled.

New Meeting Details:

  • Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
  • Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Location: Montclair University


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July 11, 2023

June 13, 2023

May 9, 2023

March 14, 2023

February 7, 2023

January 10, 2023

November 15, 2022

 

 

Contact the Task Force


New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect
Department of Children and Families
PO Box 711
Trenton, NJ 08625-0711
Phone: 609-888-7919