Hotlines/Helplines
Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline
1-877-NJ ABUSE (652-2873)
1-800-835-5510 (TTY)
24 hours a day - 7 days a week
Any person having a reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected has a legal responsibility to report it to DCF's Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) Calls can be made anonymously.
Children's System of Care
1-877-652-7624
24 hours a day - 7 days a week
Call this number to find out about services for children and teens with emotional and behavioral health care challenges and their families.
Safe Haven Hotline
1-877-839-2339
24 hours a day - 7 days a week
This hotline is for distressed parents who wish to give up an unwanted infant, 30 days or younger, anonymously. While no names or records are required, callers are encouraged to voluntairily provide information.
2-1-1
24 hours a day - 7 days a week
This phone number connects callers to various human services organizations in their community.
Foster Home Recruitment Line
1-877-NJ-FOSTER (653-6783)
9 am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Many children in New Jersey need temporary homes until their parents are able to care for them or until a permanent home is found. Call to learn how you can open your heart and your home by becoming a foster parent.
DCF Info Line
1-855-INFO-DCF (463-6323)
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
This helpline provides callers with general information about the Department of Children and Families' (DCF) programs and services.
2nd Floor Youth Helpline
1-888-222-2228
24 hours a day - 7 days a week
This is a youth helpline serving all youth and young adults in New Jersey. Youth who call are assisted with their daily life challenges by professional staff and trained volunteers. Anonymity and confidentiality are assured except in life-threatening situations.
Family Helpline
1-800-THE-KIDS (843-5437)
24 hours a day - 7 days a week
If you're feeling stressed out, call to speak to a trained volunteer of Parents Anonymous who can provide support and refer you to resources in your community.
Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-572-SAFE (7233)
24 hours a day - 7 days a week
Call this number for information about domestic violence services in your local area.
NJ Helps
At this website you can find out about services and programs for children, families, and individuals. You can also prescreen for eligibility for programs such as Food Stamps, Medicaid and others.
Adoption Hotline
1-800-99-ADOPT (992-3678)
9 am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Share your love. Consider adopting a child into your family. Call to learn how you can change a child's life forever by becoming an adoptive parent.
DCF Office of Advocacy
1-877-543-7864
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
This helpline provides a timely response to constituents' issues and concerns regarding programs and services provided by DCF.
