Christine Norbut Beyer

The commissioner of the Department of Children and Families says if parents notice a prolonged pattern of lying, fights, property damage stealing or substance use they should call for help

New Jersey joins Oregon as the only states with universal newborn home visitation programs. The first visit will happen within two weeks of birth.

Nearly 400 childcare centers in New Jersey have closed permanently, and more than 900 others are temporarily closed but plan to reopen.

It's been 15 years since a federal monitor was put in place, as part of the modified settlement of a 1999 lawsuit over New Jersey's foster care system.

Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, can lead to lifelong social, physical, emotional and economic challenges. NJ is looking for ways to avoid that.

New Jersey officials believe the answer is yes and are asking all Garden State residents to check in with at-risk families, offer support and report suspected abuse.

A new push is being made to publicize the state's Safe Haven law after three abandoned infants perished last year.

Gov.-elect Phil Murphy also announces two more Cabinet members and expresses confidence Gateway Tunnel will win federal funding support.