A 3474 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes Office of Resilience in DCF.

This bill establishes the Office of Resilience within New Jersey's Department of Children and Families (DCF) to address childhood trauma. It directly affects children and families experiencing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) - such as abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction - and requires DCF to coordinate statewide efforts to build resilience. The office will develop trauma-informed strategies, run public awareness campaigns about ACEs, create research-based resilience tools, and report annually to the Governor and Legislature. Key mechanisms include partnering with community organizations to promote trauma-responsive services and support multi-generational healing. The bill aims to reduce long-term health, educational, and social costs linked to childhood trauma by focusing on prevention and early intervention.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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