S 2125 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Children and Families (DCF) to publish and share early childhood mental health information on its website and distribute it directly to social workers, teachers, and child care workers who primarily serve children under age 5. The information must cover three key areas: raising awareness about early mental health, properly sharing concerns with parents/guardians, and connecting families to state or community resources for mental health assessments. DCF may also offer in-service training for these professionals on the shared materials. The law aims to equip frontline workers with consistent, accessible resources to support young children's mental health needs.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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