New Jersey Youth Resource Spot

Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

New Jersey Youth Resource Spot

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Calling All 21 Year Olds!

NJ DCF is now surveying 21-YEAR-OLDS who 1) were invited to complete a NYTD survey at age 19 AND 2) who are now 21 or turning 21 this year.

Email OAS at dcf_adolescentservices@dcf.nj.gov to take the NYTD survey before September 30, 2024.

Receive two $25 e-gift cards for participating!

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Governor Murphy signs bill establishing NJ's Siblings' Bill of Rights

Siblings' Bill of Rights

This bill was signed by Governor Murphy in January 2023 and was developed by the NJ DCF Youth Council.

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EnlightenMENT Mentor Program

EnlightenMENT

Learn about a peer mentoring program designed by youth like you. EnlightenMENT matches you with a supportive role model who has lived experience.

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About NJYRS

Young People + DCF = NJYRS

A website created for young people, by young people to provide you with the most helpful and accurate information available.

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Aging Out - Wraparound Funds

Wraparound Funds

Wraparound is emergency funding for eligible young people who were in foster care at age 16 or older or in a DCF adolescent contracted housing program between the ages of 18-21.

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Education - PACES

PACES

The Pathways to Academic and Career Exploration to Success (PACES) Program supports current or former foster youth and young adults in their successful transistion to and retention in post-secondary education including career technical education) and worforce readiness.

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Housing - Adolescent Housing Hub

Adolescent Housing Hub

The Adolescent Housing Hub (AHH or The Hub) is a real-time database designed to assist youth with placement in a transitional or permanent housing program.

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Life Skills - Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy

Budgeting is the management of your money by saving weekly or monthly.

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Life Skills - Self Care

Self Care

Physical self-care includes how you fuel your body, how much sleep you get, how much physical activity you engage in, and how well you care for your physical needs.

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Youth sitting at computers

Calling All 21 Year Olds!

NJ DCF is now surveying 21-YEAR-OLDS who 1) were invited to complete a NYTD survey at age 19 AND 2) who are now 21 or turning 21 this year.

Email OAS at dcf_adolescentservices@dcf.nj.gov to take the NYTD survey before September 30, 2024.

Receive two $25 e-gift cards for participating!

Learn More
Governor Murphy signs bill establishing NJ's Siblings' Bill of Rights

Siblings' Bill of Rights

This bill was signed by Governor Murphy in January 2023 and was developed by the NJ DCF Youth Council.

Learn More
EnlightenMENT Mentor Program

EnlightenMENT

Learn about a peer mentoring program designed by youth like you. EnlightenMENT matches you with a supportive role model who has lived experience.

Learn More
About NJYRS

Young People + DCF = NJYRS

A website created for young people, by young people to provide you with the most helpful and accurate information available.

Learn More
Aging Out - Wraparound Funds

Wraparound Funds

Wraparound is emergency funding for eligible young people who were in foster care at age 16 or older or in a DCF adolescent contracted housing program between the ages of 18-21.

Learn More
Education - PACES

PACES

The Pathways to Academic and Career Exploration to Success (PACES) Program supports current or former foster youth and young adults in their successful transistion to and retention in post-secondary education including career technical education) and worforce readiness.

Learn More
Housing - Adolescent Housing Hub

Adolescent Housing Hub

The Adolescent Housing Hub (AHH or The Hub) is a real-time database designed to assist youth with placement in a transitional or permanent housing program.

Learn More
Life Skills - Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy

Budgeting is the management of your money by saving weekly or monthly.

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Life Skills - Self Care

Self Care

Physical self-care includes how you fuel your body, how much sleep you get, how much physical activity you engage in, and how well you care for your physical needs.

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DCF Connected

Resources from this website that are specifically available to youth currently or formerly involved with NJ DCF through the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, all in one place.

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Services & Resources

Info on services and opportunities for youth aging. The NYTD survey, Wrap Around Services, LifeSet and One Simple Wish are highlighted.

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Education

The info you need for education and beyond. Whether navigating high school, applying for financial aid and scholarships or considering the Pathways to Academic and Career Exploration to Success (PACES) program.

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Housing

What you need to know when you rent an apartment plus the Adolescent Housing Hub and Gap Housing programs.

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Health

Information about insurance, finding a doctor, connections for your mental health, helpful apps and info for expectant youth and youth living with HIV/AIDS. 

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Life Skills

All the info you need as you become independent. Financial Literacy, obtaining important documents, self-care, voting, identity theft and life skills programs 

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Employment

Tips for career exploration, resume and cover letters, finding a job and the interview process.

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LGBTQI+

Explore resources for LGBTQI+ and allies for advocacy, support services, physical & mental health care, and more

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Legal

Information on legal rights, what to know when attending court, your casa worker and law guardian, requesting a file and receiving benefits. 

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Get Involved

National and Statewide opportunities to have your voice heard.

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