The New Jersey Peer to Peer (P2P) EnlightenMENT Program is currently open to youth residing in foster care in nine counties across the state. This pilot program was developed by young people who have experienced foster care themselves, to offer support and guidance to other youth who are in care.

The New Jersey High Impact Tutoring program begins this week with a 60-day Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for vendors such as companies, non-profit organizations, and colleges and universities that have the capacity to provide in-depth tutoring services to schools.

With federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotments coming to an end, every SNAP household in New Jersey will receive at least $95 in monthly benefits going forward.

Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday highlighted recent steps to expand tuition-free, state-funded public preschool in New Jersey — something he hailed as “one of the best investments we can make in our state’s future.” Allenhurst School District in Monmouth County was included in the list.

NJ FamilyCare is going to start re-determining members’ eligibility on April 1, 2023. This means that all members enrolled in an NJ FamilyCare program will be reviewed to see if they still qualify for coverage. Update your mailing address at 1-800-701-0710 (TTY -711)

Through this funding opportunity, we aim to support nonprofit agencies providing services via integrated community-based approaches to preventing and ending homelessness. Technical Assistance webinars will be held through Teams on the following dates: 3/8/23 2:00PM & 3/22/23 9:00 AM. The RFP application deadline is 4/7/2023.

This push by lawmakers and advocates comes as children and adolescents across the state and the country try to deal with mental health challenges exacerbated by almost three years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The New Jersey Department of Human Services is inviting teenagers across the state to begin submitting entries for the 28th Annual New Jersey Teen Media Contest, highlighting Human Services’ mission to support families. No advance registration is necessary. Deadline for Entries is April 26, 2023

New Jersey Acting Education Commissioner Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan and New Jersey Department of Children and Families Commissioner Christine Norbut Beyer, M.S.W., issued the following joint statement on the recent passing of Central Regional High School student Adriana Kuch:...

The bill aims to ensure children involved with the Division of Child Protection & Permanency in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) who wish to maintain relationships with their siblings are supported by the department in doing so.