Division of Child Protection and Permanency

The Division of Child Protection and Permanency is New Jersey's child protection agency. It is part of the Department of Children and Families. From 1996 through 2012, it was called Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS)[DYE-fuss]. Before 1996 It was called Child Protection Services.

Division of Child Protection and Permanency

The Division of Child Protection and Permanency is New Jersey's child protection agency. It is part of the Department of Children and Families. From 1996 through 2012, it was called Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS)[DYE-fuss]. Before 1996 It was called Child Protection Services.