Establishes Office of Resilience in DCF.

S 3149 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 bill directly affects children and families in New Jersey who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as abuse, neglect, or household instability, by creating state-level coordination to prevent and mitigate these effects. Key mechanisms include developing trauma-informed strategies for schools and health systems, launching public awareness campaigns about ACEs and positive childhood experiences (PCEs), and creating a virtual hub to connect community organizations with resources. The Office of Resilience will coordinate statewide efforts, publish research-based tools, and report annually to the Governor and Legislature on progress toward making New Jersey a trauma-informed state.