Establishes Office of Resilience in DCF to combat adverse childhood experiences.

New Jersey A3474 establishes the Office of Resilience within the Department of Children and Families. The office is tasked with coordinating statewide initiatives to raise awareness and eradicate adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) through grassroots efforts. It will provide technical assistance and support for non-governmental organizations promoting trauma-informed and health-centered services. The office will develop trauma-informed strategies, establish a public awareness campaign, create research-based tools for resilience, and report its activities to the Governor and Legislature.

Establishes Office of Resilience in DCF to combat adverse childhood experiences.

New Jersey A3474 establishes the Office of Resilience within the Department of Children and Families. The office is tasked with coordinating statewide initiatives to raise awareness and eradicate adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) through grassroots efforts. It will provide technical assistance and support for non-governmental organizations promoting trauma-informed and health-centered services. The office will develop trauma-informed strategies, establish a public awareness campaign, create research-based tools for resilience, and report its activities to the Governor and Legislature.