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Office of Adolescent Services

New Jersey Department of Children and Families

State office for teens and young adults transitioning out of foster care. Runs the NJ Youth Resource Spot, where youth check eligibility for Wraparound Funds and the Independent Living Stipend, plus LifeSet case management, the Foster Care Scholars program for college and trade certification, and the Connecting YOUth Project for youth facing homelessness after child welfare involvement.

Who it's for

Current and former foster youth and other transition-age youth in New Jersey

How to get in

Call or email dcf_adolescentservices@dcf.state.nj.us; current youth should ask their caseworker

Services

Shelter & housingBenefits & cashJobs & trainingFamily & kids