S 1764 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires DCF to publish and disseminate information on early childhood mental health to certain professionals.

S 1764 requires New Jersey's Department of Children and Families (DCF) to publish and share early childhood mental health resources on its website and directly with social workers, teachers, and child care workers who serve children under five. The information must cover raising mental health awareness, appropriately discussing concerns with parents, and connecting families to state or community mental health resources. DCF may also offer optional in-service training on this material to these professionals. The bill mandates implementation within 360 days of enactment and involves collaboration with the Departments of Human Services and Education. This legislation directly affects early childhood professionals by providing standardized tools to support young children's mental health needs.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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