Important Phone Numbers to Know:
DYFS Resource Family Support Unit, Warren/Somerset/Hunterdon Area 908-730-7782 866-332-3693
- Nancy Catalano, Casework Supervisor, x 2003
- Jaclyn Pijut, Resource Family Support Workers Supervisor, x 2013
- Art Kolbjornsen, Trainer, x 2017 (retiring August 1st!!)
- Gerald Grube, Recruiter, x 2015
- Jillian Adie, Support Worker and SHSP Coordinator, x 2016
- Anita Clark Brosky, Support Worker and Facilitator, x 2011 (retiring August 1st!!)
- Melanie Smith, Support Worker, x 2024
Child Placement Review Board (CPR) Coordinator
- Terri Vliet 908-475-6167 or 6171
Foster and Adoptive Family Services (FAFS) 800-222-0047 Visit Their Website
Value Options, Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response 877-652-7624 Visit Their Website
- Through Value Options you can access the following services in your county: Mobile Response and Stablization Services, Care Management Organizations, Family Support Organizations, and Youth Case Management Services.
WIC Statewide 800-328-3838 Visit Their Website
DYFS IAIU Screening 800-215-6853
Department of Children and Families (DCF) Hotlines:
Division's Action Line 800-331-3937 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
- This hotline provides easy access and a timely response to questions, concerns, disputes and recommendations regarding services provided by DYFS or by an agency with a license or contract from DYFS.
Child Abuse/ Neglect 877-652-2873 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 the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS). DYFS is mandated to investigate all reports of child abuse and neglect.
Family Helpline 800-843-5437 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- If you are feeling stressed out, call the Family Helpline and work through your frustrations before a crisis occurs. You'll speak to sensitive, trained volunteers of Parents Anonymous who provide empathic listening about parenting and refer you to resources in your community.
Child Behavioral Health Svcs. 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.
Foster Home Recruitment 877-653-6783 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
Adoption Hotline 800-992-3678 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
NJ Familycare / Medicaid Call Center 800-356-1561