CPSAI - Child Protection Substance Abuse Initiative

If a child is in immediate danger, call 911 as well as 1-877 NJ ABUSE.

PLEASE NOTE: This service requires a referral from  the Division of Child Protection & Permanency.

program summary:

The Child Protection Substance Abuse Initiative  (CPSAI) is a unique service that houses a team, including a substance abuse counselor, a counselor aide or outreach worker, and a case manager in the Division of Child Protection & Permanency (DCP&P) district offices in Essex, Union and Middlesex Counties. This team provides substance abuse assessments, urine screens, referral to treatment, some transportation to the appropriate treatment venue, motivational support and linkages to community self help. All referrals come through the respective DCP&P office.

Eligibility Criteria:

Any parent, caregiver or adult in a household involved with DCP&P or the Adoption Unit where there is suspected substance use which may be creating, or could create child neglect or abuse. Any and all of the adults in the household can be referred for services.

Location:

Edison Family Service Center
26 Safran Ave
Edison, NJ, 08837
Phone:  732-738-1323
Fax:  732-738-3896

REMINDER:  This program requires a referral the Division of Child Protection & Permanency.

In New Jersey, any person having reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or acts of abuse should immediately report this information to 1-877-NJABUSE.
 

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