Serving more than one million of New Jersey's most vulnerable citizens, DHS serves individuals and families with low incomes; people with mental illnesses, disabilities or special needs; and parents needing children’s healthcare, child care or facing catastrophic medical expenses for their children.
08/16/2010- Trenton, NJ – Governor Chris Christie today signed legislation that removes outdated, disrespectful terminology that refers to persons with developmental disabilities from all New Jersey statutes and regulations. The bill, S-1982, eliminates references such as “mental retardation,” “mentally retarded” and “feeble-minded,” replacing the terms with “intellectual disability” or “developmental disability.” All future legislation will encompass these changes.
05/27/2010- DCF and DHS Remind Parents and Caregivers of Summer Safety This Memorial Day weekend and all throughout the summer season, the New Jersey Departments of Children and Families (DCF) and Human Services (DHS) want to ensure that summertime is a safe time for youth.
05/24/2010- Human Services Honors Winning Entries in 15th Annual Art Contest
Celebrating Responsibilities of Parenthood
TRENTON — Six New Jersey high school and middle school students were honored at the Statehouse on May 21, 2010 for their winning entries in the Department of Human Services’ Teen Media Contest. The contest, in its 15th year, helps promote parental responsibility in New Jersey's youth.
