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DCF Hotlines and Helplines
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NJ 2-1-1

You are encouraged to dial “2-1-1” 24 hours a day, seven days a week if you need help in understanding Read more...
Mon
Open 24 hours
Tue
Open 24 hours
Wed
Open 24 hours
Thu
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Fri
Open 24 hours
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Sun
Open 24 hours
Academic Enrichment
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Family Connections

To serve the complex needs of our communities. Services include: -Early childhood social and emotional development -Adolescent development and safety, Read more...
Mon
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
Academic Enrichment
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NJIT GEAR-UP

NJ GEAR UP/ College Bound 6th through second year college. The program offers educational support to middle, high school and Read more...
Before & After School Program/Services
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Newark Beth Israel Therapeutic Learning Center Program

-Psychiatric Crisis Hotline -Outpatient mental health counseling for individuals groups & families -Adults and child psychiatric inpatient and partial care Read more...
Mon
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
DCF Hotlines and Helplines

Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

24 hours a day 7 days a week Read more...
Mon
Open 24 hours
Tue
Open 24 hours
Wed
Open 24 hours
Thu
Open 24 hours
Fri
Open 24 hours
Sat
Open 24 hours
Sun
Open 24 hours
Adult Education & Training

Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey

Our Programs Build a Brighter Future for Children -Child Wellness Institute -Connections Matter -Enough Abuse Campaign -Essex Pregnancy & Parenting Read more...
Social Services
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Children’s Aid and Family Services – WISE Families Program

Children’s Aid and Family Services strengthens families and empowers individuals – children and adults alike – to reach their fullest Read more...
Mon
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
DCF Hotlines and Helplines

Family Helpline

24 hours a day 7 days a week Read more...
Mon
Open 24 hours
Tue
Open 24 hours
Wed
Open 24 hours
Thu
Open 24 hours
Fri
Open 24 hours
Sat
Open 24 hours
Sun
Open 24 hours
DCF Hotlines and Helplines

Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)

Mon
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
Social Services
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Division of Family Assistance and Benefits- Essex County Dept. of Citizen Services

Programs: -Emergency Assistance -Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -General Assistance -Adult Medical Services and Special Services -Family Violence Program Read more...