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The Department of Human Services, Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS), is the State's comprehensive social service agency for children and families. DYFS is required by State law to investigate reports of child abuse and neglect and to take immediate action necessary to ensure the safety of the child. The Sussex County District Office of the Division of Youth and Family Services has moved to the former Rockaway Sales building at 20 East Clinton Street in Newton.
Please visit our statewide Division of Youth and Family Services website for information.

Reporting Child Abuse

New Jersey's law states: "Any person having reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected shall report it immediately to DYFS" (N.J.S.A. 9.6-8.10). DYFS accepts all reports of suspected abuse and neglect by telephone, in writing and in person, from all sources, including the child and parent themselves. Reports may be made anonymously. The steps to making a referral are: Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays contact the local office by phone at 1-800-392-2654. Nights, weekends and Holidays contact 1-877-NJ ABUSE (1-877-652-2873) if there is a child abuse emergency that requires an immediate responce.

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