• 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.

2ndFloor Youth Helpline               888-222-2228              24 hours a day, 7 days a week    Visit their website

• This is a youth helpline serving all youth and young adults in NJ.  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.                NEW!!

Foster Home Recruitment              877-653-6783              9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday

• Many children in NJ 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.

Adoption Hotline                          800-992-3678              9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday

• If you have love to share, consider adopting a child into your family.  Call to learn how you can give a child a permanent home by adopting a child with special needs.

Health Benefits Identification (HBID) Card Unit               877-414-9251

• Call if your plastic HBID card is lost or stolen.             NEW!!