Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs launched a program aimed at providing smooth transitions for military families and veterans relocating to New Jersey which helps military spouses who hold professional licenses in other States become licensed in New Jersey, so they can quickly find work in their chosen professions when relocating. The program also assists veterans obtain licensure for post-military careers in New Jersey. DCA personnel are trained to assist applicants with guidance on how to qualify for licensure and help them identify and submit documentation of their qualifications.

Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation by Senator Vin Gopal and Assemblyman William Moen establishing the “Purple Star Schools Program” in the New Jersey Department of Education. Designated schools will have met state criteria which emphasize the importance of assisting children of military families.

New Jersey Department of Children and Family intake workers responding to allegations of abuse or neglect in military families not on an installation shall notify the applicable installation Family Advocacy Program Office of the incident as soon as possible after becoming aware that the allegation pertains to a military family.