Establishes Office of Resilience in DCF.

S 2284 establishes a new Office of Resilience within New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) to address the long-term impacts of childhood trauma. The office will develop trauma-informed strategies, run public awareness campaigns about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and positive childhood experiences (PCEs), and create a community-informed virtual hub to support non-profits providing healing-centered services. It requires collaboration with early childhood providers, researchers, and community groups to build statewide systems that prevent ACEs, promote PCEs, and reduce trauma-related health and social costs. The office directly affects children and families exposed to trauma, with a focus on early intervention (ages 0-3) to improve lifelong health, educational outcomes, and community well-being.