Altogether
This section includes references for overall guidance and advice, tips for aging out and places to ask questions, mentorship and coaching on transitioning to be an adult. It includes social media, ways to remain connected to family, ways to connect to other foster youth and people with shared experience, as well as leisure and recreational needs.
To reach the Division 24/7 call 877-652-2873
To connect to essential services call 211 or text 898-211 for free referral service for housing, food, healthcare and more
To reach PerformCare crisis care 24/7 call 877-652-7624 for immediate mobile crisis response
NJ Youth Resource Spot (NJYRS) is a NJ state site designed by former Youth for Youth that have been involved with NJ DCF.
NJ Peer2PeerMentoring Program called EnlightenMENT- from NJ Youth Resource Spot
2nd Floor Youth Helpline for any problem 24/7 Text: 888-222-2228 or Talk: 888-222-2228
NJ211 Resources: 211 organization connects people to resources in their community
Family Success Centers (FSC) provide wrap-around resources to help individuals and families before they go into crisis at no cost. Support includes health care, life skills, housing, job readiness and parenting. These centers are supported by DCF.
NJ Helps has a tool to quickly determine what NJ benefits you will qualify for including food, cash, housing, childcare, health care and job searching.
The Foster Club- a National Network for young people in foster care
Promly- Support for Gen Z
Very Well Mind site has tips and help for social interactions and managing stress
