Establishes Office of Child Advocate.

This bill establishes an independent Office of the Child Advocate within New Jersey's Executive Branch (allocated under the Department of Children and Families but operating autonomously). It directly affects children at risk of abuse or neglect, as well as state agencies and private entities providing child welfare services. Key provisions include appointing a Governor-selected attorney to investigate child welfare cases, access records (with limitations) to monitor agency responses, operate a 24-hour hotline for public reports, and issue subpoenas for investigations. The office will evaluate agency performance, review facilities like juvenile detention centers, and make recommendations to improve child protection systems.