Official Site of The State of New Jersey
DCF provides dozens of useful publications upon request. The topics include parenting, infant/child safety, teen issues, bullying/sexual harassment prevention, grandparents, smoking/vaping, opioids/addictions, violence prevention, social media/internet safety, mental health, kids’ activity books and more. Use the menu located on the left side of this web page for DCF material and for contracted printed material.
All literature is provided at no cost, and may be ordered in a reasonable quantity for individuals, schools, community groups and organizations in New Jersey. Some listed titles are not available to order printed copies and may only be available for download. Much of the printed literature is available in Spanish and some are available for download in other languages.
To request printed publications, complete the form below and email it to dcf.publications@dcf.nj.gov or fax to 609-421-2013.
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DCF Information Flyer | This flyer provides an overview of DCF's divisions and offices, and its programs and services. | DCF Information | Flyer | English |
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We Can Prevent Child Sexual Abuse | This thorough and sensitive explanation of childhood sexual abuse sends the message that everyone can help protect children from abuse. Provides a clear explanation of what constitutes sexual abuse, explains that there is no one single "profile" of an abuser, tells why abuse happens, lists signs of abuse, and more. |
Child Abuse/Neglect | Contracted Print Materials | English Spanish |
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Understanding And Helping To Prevent Child Sexual Abuse | Handbook defines sexual abuse; its short- and long-term effects; and what parents, teachers, and other adults who work with youth can do to help prevent it. It also provides an overview of laws designed to protect children from sexual abuse, describes physical and behavioral signs of abuse, and explains how to report abuse. Fill-in sections, worksheets, and other interactive features make handbooks ideal for ongoing reference. 32 pages, 8 1/2" x 11" | Child Abuse/Neglect | Contracted Print Materials | English |
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We Can Keep Our Bodies Safe! A Coloring & Activities Book With STICKERS! | While children have fun matching stickers to the activity pages in this book, they learn about good and bad touches; when someone such as a parent, doctor, or nurse might need to touch their body parts; and how to say no if touching makes them uncomfortable. They're also encouraged to talk to an adult they trust if something happens that makes them feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Includes a sheet with more than 40 full-color stickers; on the back of the sheet are instructions for use, answers to activities, and tips for supporting learning that help get parents and other caregivers involved. | Child Abuse/Neglect | Contracted Print Materials | English Spanish |
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Preparing for Emergencies Terrorism & Disasters | Preparing For Emergencies -- This interactive guide helps families be prepared in the event of terrorist attacks and natural or man-made disasters. It emphasizes the need to take preparedness seriously, and promotes confidence in the authorities' ability to respond to emergencies. Worksheets help families plan evacuation routes, create an emergency supply kit, and more. Fill-in sections, worksheets, and other interactive features make handbooks ideal for ongoing reference. 32 pages, 8 1/2" x 11". | Disaster Assistance | Contracted Print Materials | English Spanish |
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10 Tips For Helping Your Child Use Social Media | This list-style booklet provides valuable advice to help parents encourage their child's safe and responsible social media habits. Booklet presents a list of tips that urge parents to discuss social media with their child, explain the risks, learn more about social media themselves, and monitor accounts. Also suggests checking privacy settings, setting and enforcing rules, maintaining time limits, and more. 8 pages, 5 1/2" x 8". | Internet Safety | Contracted Print Materials | English Spanish |
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11 Tips For Your Child's Online Safety | This booklet provides parents with a clear picture of the risks associated with the Internet. Booklet presents a list of tips that encourage parents to discuss Internet safety with their child, explain dangers and ways to minimize them, monitor their child's online activity, set rules, and use privacy settings. Also warns about the potential consequences of sexting. 8 pages, 5 1/2" x 8". | Internet Safety | Contracted Print Materials | English Spanish |
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Understanding Mental Illnesses | This booklet breaks through misunderstandings about mental illness. Gives information on common types of mental illness, possible causes, warning signs, and treatment, and includes sources of help for people showing signs of mental illness. 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8". | Mental Health | Contracted Print Materials |
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12 Tips For Succeeding As A Single Parent | This list-style booklet helps readers overcome the obstacles that come with raising a child as a single parent. Booklet provides a list of tips that discuss building strong parent/child relationships, working with the child's other parent, using effective discipline, arranging child care, and staying involved in the child's education. Also covers planning, budgeting, and managing expenses. 8 pages, 5 1/2" x 8" | Parenting | Contracted Print Materials | English Spanish |
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Children With Special Needs | Encourages early diagnosis by alerting parents to the signs that may indicate special needs. Tells how parents and professionals can help children with special needs learn and grow; describes children's rights under P.L. 94-142. 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8". | Parenting | Contracted Print Materials | English Spanish |
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Child Care - Making the Right Choice for You | An outstanding guide for parents! Shows the merits of child care for both child and parent; recommends questions to ask when interviewing caregivers. Filled with practical tips to help ensure a child's safety and happiness in a child-care setting. |
Parenting | Contracted Print Materials | English |
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Being a Good Father | An easy-to-read pamphlet that helps men meet their children's physical, emotional, and developmental needs. Promotes positive discipline and urges readers to be the best fathers they can be. Includes tips on co-parenting and staying involved when living apart from one's children. | Parenting | Contracted Print Materials | English Spanish |
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10 Tips For Grandparents Raising Grandchildren | This booklet offers grandparents the advice and support they need to meet the challenges of raising a grandchild. Booklet provides a list of tips that help readers acknowledge their feelings, communicate with their grandchild, establish routines, and provide emotional care. Also explains effective discipline, basic needs, and sources of financial assistance. 8 pages, 5 1/2" x 8". | Parenting | Contracted Print Materials | English Spanish |
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Anger Management For Parents; A Parent's Handbook | This handbook uses easy-reading text plus interactive features to help parents develop an anger-management plan and understand the benefits of improving their anger-management skills. It also teaches readers to identify their early-warning signs of anger, and manage their anger in positive ways. Comprehensive approach also addresses positive discipline and dealing with children's anger. Fill-in sections, worksheets, and other interactive features make handbooks ideal for ongoing reference. 32 pages, 8 1/2" x 11". | Parenting | Contracted Print Materials | English Spanish |
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The Truth About Vaping and Smoking | Appealing, magazine-style articles guide teens to a better understanding of the marketing, media portrayals, and myths surrounding tobacco products, including trendy hookahs and e-cigarettes. In terms young people can relate to, engaging features discuss why many teens begin using tobacco, the often-deceptive tactics used by marketers, and the unhealthy reality behind the smoke screen. First-person stories help boost readers' refusal skills, describe how addiction can be overcome, and offer tips for healthy living. 12 pages, 8 1/2" x 11". | Substance Abuse | Contracted Print Materials | English |
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We Can Say NO To Smoking And Vaping | While children have fun matching stickers to the activity pages in this cheerful book, they learn about the dangers of smoking and vaping. Age-appropriate text and illustrations help explain types of tobacco products and what nicotine is; that e-cigarettes contain liquid nicotine, a poison; how both smoking and vaping can harm the body; that children should never touch tobacco products if they come across them; how to say no to smoking and vaping; and why it's important to make healthy choices. The colorful stickers reinforce the anti-smoking messages and make learning fun! 8 pages + sticker sheet with parent tips, 8 1/2" x 11". Ages 5-8. | Substance Abuse | Contracted Print Materials | English |
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Opiate and Heroin Abuse | This tabbed guide helps teens recognize the serious dangers of heroin, prescription opiates, and illegal synthetic opiates. In easy-to-follow terms, guide offers an overview of opiates, discusses the link between prescription drug abuse and heroin addiction, provides refusal techniques, and offers advice on helping a friend who may be at risk. Emphasizes the benefits of living a drug-free life, encourages supporting community prevention efforts, and more. | Substance Abuse | Contracted Print Materials | English |
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Overcoming Addiction | This book has positive advice about recovery - with strong emphasis on the fact that addictions can be overcome. Examines types of addiction, how they may develop, treatments, and how to seek help for oneself and others. | Substance Abuse | Contracted Print Materials | English |
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What Parents Should Know About Teen Behavior | Guides parents in celebrating their teens' growing independence, understanding their behavior, and knowing what to do when problems occur. Emphasizes good communication and setting limits. 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8". | Teens | Contracted Print Materials | English Spanish |
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Talking To Adolescents About Sex | Encourages parents to discuss values, self-esteem, maturity, and responsibility with their children. Points out the benefits of open communication, and urges parents to convey factual medical and contraceptive advice to their children. 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8". | Teens | Contracted Print Materials | English Spanish |
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Being A Teen Parent - What To Expect | Excellent overview helps teen parents provide their baby with the best care while dealing with their own social and personal issues. Covers prenatal care, child safety, stress management, and getting help when it's needed. Encourages readers to prevent another pregnancy and to continue with their education. 8 pages, 5 1/2" x 8". | Teens | Contracted Print Materials | English Spanish |
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Preventing Bullying - Information For Parents | Bullying is not normal and never okay. That is the underlying message of this straightforward, photographically illustrated booklet. In clear, easy-to-read text it explains what bullying is; the forms it can take; and how it can affect everyone, from bullies to victims to bystanders. Describes the common signs to look for, and positive actions for parents to take if their child is bullying, being bullied, or witnessing bullying. 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8". | Violence | Contracted Print Materials | English Spanish |
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Alcohol, Other Drugs And Family Violence | Looks at the interplay between substance abuse and domestic violence. Readers learn about the types of family violence, the cycle of violence shown by abusers whether they are sober or actively abusing, and how alcohol and drug use by either abuser or victim can perpetuate the cycle of violence. The booklet details how this lethal combination impacts all family members, urges readers living in a violent home to get help immediately, and directs them to sources of assistance. | Violence | Contracted Print Materials | English |
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Violence In The Family - It's Everyone's Concern | This booklet explores the types of violence associated with abusive home situations, factors that can lead to family violence, and the suffering caused by domestic abuse. Readers get the facts and encouragement needed to support programs that help families keep their home safe; readers in abusive situations learn strategies for breaking free from a violent home. 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8". | Violence | Contracted Print Materials | English Spanish |
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ACEs - What It Is | Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, are events that occur in childhood, such as living in a household with violence, neglect, substance abuse, food insecurity, parental separation or divorce, abandonment and untreated mental illness. | Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) | Social Media | English PDF Link JPG Link |
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ACEs Plan | Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, are events that occur in childhood, such as living in a household with violence, neglect, substance abuse, food insecurity, parental separation or divorce, abandonment and untreated mental illness. | Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) | Social Media | English PDF Link JPG Link |
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ACEs Process | Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, are events that occur in childhood, such as living in a household with violence, neglect, substance abuse, food insecurity, parental separation or divorce, abandonment and untreated mental illness. | Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) | Social Media | English PDF Link JPG Link |
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ACEs - Healing the Heart | Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, are events that occur in childhood, such as living in a household with violence, neglect, substance abuse, food insecurity, parental separation or divorce, abandonment and untreated mental illness. | Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) | Social Media | English PDF Link JPG Link |
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Reporting Child Abuse in NJ | This reference sheet gives information about reporting child abuse including where to call, questions that will be asked and your legal obligation to report. | Child Abuse/Neglect | Print / Download | English / Spanish |
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Physical & Behavioral Indicators of Child Abuse |
This reference sheet gives physical and behavioral indicators of physical abuse, physical neglect, sexual abuse and emotional maltreatment | Child Abuse/Neglect | Print / Download | English / Spanish |
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Toll-free Hotlines/Helplines | This flyer is a quick reference for toll-free hotlines and helplines for families. Printed double-sided with English and Spanish. |
Child Abuse/Neglect | Print / Download | English / Spanish |
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Child Abuse Doesn't Report Itself (Poster) | This 11" x 17" poster gives the number to report child abuse in New Jersey and is printed double-sided with English and Spanish. | Child Abuse/Neglect | Print / Download | English / Spanish |
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Swiming Safety; Drowning May Not Look Like Drowning | These materials warn that leaving children unattended in/or near water can lead to injury or death. |
Child Safety | Print / Download | English |
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Not Even for a Second - Never Leave a Child Unattended around Water |
(Available in a 11x17 poster and 4x9 card) These materials warn of the dangers of leaving children unattended around water and give tips about how you can keep children safe. |
Child Safety | Print / Download | Poster English Spanish Card English Spanish |
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Hot Car Safety | (Available in 4x10) These materials warn that leaving children unattended in a car can result in dehydration, injury or death. |
Child Safety | Print / Download | Poster English Panel Card English |
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Safety Tips To Keep Kids Protected this Summer |
Child Safety | Print / Download | English Spanish Korean |
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Car Seat Safety | This brochure and poster provide helpful tips regarding car seat safety and properly securing children at every growth stage. | Child Safety | Download | Brochure English Spanish Poster English Spanish |
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Baby Safe Sleep | This brochure and poster gives parents and caregivers tips on providing a safe sleeping environment for babies. | Child Safety | Print / Download | Brochure English Spanish Poster English Spanish |
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When a Baby Cries (Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome) |
This brochure gives you tips on coping with a crying baby and warns of the dangers of shaking a baby. |
Child Safety | Print / Download | English Spanish |
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Finding Safety & Support | This brochure provides information about domestic violence, including identifying behaviors, planning for safety and where to go for help. | Domestic Violence | Print / Download | English Spanish |
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What To Do When You Care | This brochure provides information about domestic violence and is a support guide for families and friends of domestic violence victims. | Domestic Violence | Print / Download | English Spanish |
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Domestic Violence Palm Card | This palm card provides information about domestic violence court procedures. | Domestic Violence | Print / Download | English Spanish |
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Domestic Violence Hotline Poster | This poster provides hotline information and resources for families and friends of domestic violence victims. | Domestic Violence | Print / Download | English Spanish |
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Address Confidentiality Program | This brochure provides information about the NJ Address Confidentiality Program, including safety planning resources for the increased safety for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and the reproductive health community. | Address Confidentiality Program / ACP | Download | English Spanish |
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Address Confidentiality Program Mailing Procedures | This brochure provides information about the NJ Address Confidentiality Program mailing procedures. Learn about the process ACP has in place to provide a substitute mailing address for victims of domestic violence who wish to keep their current living address confidential. | Address Confidentiality Program / ACP | Download | English Spanish |
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Address Confidentiality Program Infographic for Agencies | This infographic provides guidance to agencies on how to include the Address Confidentiality Program in policy. | Address Confidentiality Program / ACP | Download | English Spanish |
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Address Confidentiality Program Qualifications & Services | This infographic provides information about the qualifications and services of the Address Confidentiality Program. | Address Confidentiality Program / ACP | Download | English |
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Survival Guide for Parents | This 20-page Guide provides information for parents on what to expect from their children at various stages of development and how to manage the stress of parenting. The Guide includes tips for parents on how to choose a child care center, coping with stress and on building self-esteem. Resource numbers for assistance with parenting are included. |
Parenting | Print / Download | English Spanish |
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Little Ways to Love Your Child | This brochure gives parents tips for being a nurturing parent. | Parenting | Print / Download | English Spanish |
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Time out Tips for Your Children | Time-out is a safe discipline technique that can help manage children's behavior. This brochure gives parents guidelines on using time-out. | Parenting | Print / Download | English Spanish |
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Divorce – Making It Easier on You and Your Kids |
This brochure gives parents tips on helping children cope with divorce. These tips keep children's needs in mind and help them feel loved and secure during family changes. | Parenting | Print / Download | English Spanish |
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Crossing the Line (High School) | This brochure provides information about sexual violence, including identifying behaviors, planning for safety and where to go for help. | Sexual Violence / SV | Print / Download | English |
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Crossing the Line (Middle School) | This brochure provides information about sexual violence and is a support guide for students in middle school and friends of sexual violence victims. | Sexual Violence / SV | Print / Download | English |
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No Means No Brochure | This brochure provides information to adolescents about sexual violence. | Sexual Violence / SV | Print / Download | English |
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Sexual Violence Palm Card | This pocket card provides helpful information and resources for families and friends of sexual violence victims. | Sexual Violence / SV | English | |
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Misuse or unsafe storage of opioids and other prescription drugs can kill children | Misuse or unsafe storage of opioids and other prescription drugs can kill children. | Substance Misuse and Storage | Print / Download | English |
