New Jersey A2199 mandates the child abuse reporting hotline to offer resources for victims and families.

New Jersey A2199 amends the law to require the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) to maintain an emergency telephone service for reporting child abuse or neglect. This hotline must also provide information on resources available to victims and their families. These resources include counseling, parenting classes, substance abuse treatment, in-home services, foster care, and residential placement. The bill aims to empower families by ensuring they are aware of and can access these services.

New Jersey A2199 mandates the child abuse reporting hotline to offer resources for victims and families.

New Jersey A2199 amends the law to require the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) to maintain an emergency telephone service for reporting child abuse or neglect. This hotline must also provide information on resources available to victims and their families. These resources include counseling, parenting classes, substance abuse treatment, in-home services, foster care, and residential placement. The bill aims to empower families by ensuring they are aware of and can access these services.