Child Protection and Permanency Services (DCP&P) | NJ Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P)

100 Hamilton Plz, 11th Fl, Paterson, NJ 07505

Eligibility

Open to the public.

Required documents

Varies, call for more information.

Hours

Mon - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. After standard business hours, the hotline is linked to a statewide network of Special Response Units that respond to reports.

877-652-2873 (1-877-NJ-ABUSE)

Voice·

Hot-Line

Websitehttps://www.nj.gov/dcf/about/divisions/dcpp/

Email[email protected]

Application process

Call prior to walking in for service.

Fees

None

Responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect and, if necessary, arranging for the child's protection and the family's treatment. DCP&P services include: child protection; case management; foster care; adoption; and family supports and services through community providers.

What's Here

Foster Home Placement Children's Protective Services

Providing organization

NJ Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P)

Responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect and, if necessary, arranging for the child's protection and the family's treatment. Services include protection, case management, foster care, adoption, and family supports and services through community providers.