Truth and Transformation Community Forum – Jan 10

Posted by NJ Department of Children & Families on January 6, 2026

On Saturday, January 10, 2026, NJ Department of Children & Families (DCF) in the Office of Community and Connection is co-hosting a Community Forum with Parents Inc of New Jersey as part of the PFPC initiative.  We are seeking connections and partners in the community to support this effort.  Please help us reach the community!

We want these Forums to be successful and support the improvements needed in child welfare. As we move forward, Parents Inc., with support of DCF, will establish ongoing community forums. Information gathered from this scheduled forum, and future forums, will be utilized to inform changes to the system that will enhance policy and practice that will result in positive outcomes for the children, families, and communities we serve.  That means having community members you serve at the table who have been impacted by the child welfare system (individuals with lived experience).  We need your partnership and help in doing this.

If you are interested in being a vendor, please complete the community resource vendor request form online at: Regional Forum Resource Partner Registration.

Forum Details:

• What: Truth and Transformation Community Forum
• When: January 10, 2026: 12-4 pm (Registration starts at 11am)
• Where: Urban Promise Campus, 3700 Rudderow Street Pennsauken, NJ
• Why: Because to best support families DCF must truly partner with communities.
• How: Individuals can register here: Truth & Transformation Community Forum

Lunch will be provided. Transportation assistance and childcare stipends are available.

There will be community resource tables at the event for community members to learn about community agencies that can support them, i.e. Housing, Youth Support Programming, Employment Services, Mental Health Services, Energy Assistance, Food Assistance, etc.  If you, or a community partner you know may be interested in being part of the event, please share this with them so they can register.