How To Refer a Child to the New Jersey Children's System of Care (CSOC)
There is a single point of entry to the Children's System of Care (CSOC)
Call 1-877-652-7624
This is a 24/7 toll-free access line that connects you to
the Contracted System Administrator (CSA) for the
Department of Children and Families (DCF) Children's System of Care (CSOC)
Perform Care provides this service for CSOC
The New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) Children's System of Care (CSOC) serves children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral health care challenges and their families. CSOC is committed to providing these services based on the needs of the child and family in a family driven, community-based environment.
Most fundamental to the Children's System of Care is its emphasis on the family or caregiver as playing a central role in the health and well being of children. CSOC involves families throughout the planning and any service delivery process in order to create a system that values and promotes the advice and recommendations of the family, a system that is friendly to families and one which provides them the tools and support needed to create successful life experiences for their children with emotional and behavioral problems.
New Jersey parents can contact CSOC if their children are experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges. The parent/guardian must make the call to ask for assistance. Helping professionals may assist the parent/guardian in making the call. Teachers, Social Workers, Clinicians, Medical Personnel, Pastors, and others involved with the child or family can suggest that the parent contact CSOC. If the parent/guardian agrees with the suggestion, the parent/guardian can make the call. If the parent/guardian wants assistance with this process, the professional/supportive person can call with the parent. The helping person can also assist the parent/guardian through a conference call. The parent/guardian must be willing to speak to the Care Coordinator and agree to the CSOC assessment process.