PARTNERS/Differential Response

Differential response is a different way of responding to the thousands of reports of abuse and neglect that child welfare agencies receive each year. This new approach to evaluating and improving family and child well-being improves a community’s ability to keep children safe. This is accomplished by responding earlier and more meaningfully to reports of abuse and neglect, before family difficulties escalate to the point of harm.

Differential Response recognizes that situations vary. Many do not meet the criteria for a full investigation but involve needs that, if addressed, could stabilize families and help parents to protect their children.

Differential Response provides services to families experiencing challenges or who have needs that threaten their stability. Differential Response can work directly with families without bringing them into the juvenile court system.

The Family Success Center, a component of the Differential Response/PARTNERS Program, will play a key role in preventing child abuse and neglect in Camden County. Open to all families, the center provides a safe and supportive environment with free services such as advocacy, job training, parenting workshops, life skills training, healthcare education, and more. Click here for more information on The Family Success Center.

To report suspected abuse or neglect, please call the Statewide Central Registry referral number at 1-877-652-2873. (Toll-free, 24-hours, 7 days a week.)

Fore more information on
Differential Response/PARTNERS,
please call 856-309-5300 x1401.

The Differential Response case management initiative is managed by the Community Planning & Advocacy Council (CPAC).
Services are provided by Center For Family Services as well as
The Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey.