24/7 NJ Child Abuse Reporting Hotline:1-877-NJ-ABUSE
24/7 NJ Child Abuse Reporting Hotline:1-877-NJ-ABUSE
MORRIS COUNTY’S CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER SINCE 1996
If you suspect abuse or neglect by a parent, guardian, or direct caregiver:
Call the New Jersey Child Abuse Hotline at 1-877-NJ-ABUSE (1-877-652-2873), available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If your call is not accepted by the hotline, call the local law enforcement where the incident occurred.
If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.
MORRIS COUNTY’S CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
Deirdre’s House is Morris County’s only Child Advocacy Center: a safe, child-focused place where children and non-offending caregivers can receive coordinated support after suspected abuse.
Our team works alongside law enforcement, child protection, medical, mental health, and family advocacy professionals so families do not have to navigate the process alone.
Deirdre’s House is not a law enforcement agency. Families come here for care, information, and support from professionals trained to help children feel safe and heard.
HOW WE HELP
From the first interview through ongoing healing and support, our team brings specialized services together in one child-focused setting.
01
Forensic Interviews
A specially trained interviewer helps a child share what happened in a safe, developmentally appropriate setting.
02
Specialized Medical Services
Child-focused medical care helps address health concerns, answer questions, and support each child’s well-being.
03
Trauma-Focused Counseling
Individual and group mental health services use proven, trauma-focused approaches to help children and families process trauma and move toward healing.
04
Child Advocacy & Ongoing Support
Child advocates provide information, referrals, practical assistance, and continued support to children and families throughout the process.
LOCAL EXPERIENCE. LASTING IMPACT.
Since 1996, Deirdre’s House has provided a safe place for children and families to receive expert care, coordinated support, and a path toward healing.
Child visits since 1996
Child visits in 2025
Hours of clinical counseling provided in 2025
Services provided to children in 2025
STORIES OF HOPE
Discover stories of strength, support, and healing from children and families whose lives have been touched by Deirdre’s House.
Whether you give, volunteer, organize a drive, or attend an event, your support helps ensure children and families can continue receiving expert services at no cost.
Donate
Three giving circles, each tied to something specific a child receives.
Volunteer
Support center care, collection drives, seasonal projects, and other ongoing behind-the-scenes needs.
Host a Drive
Organize a collection on your own or with a group to gather comfort items, gift cards, and family essentials.
Gala & Events
Our 30th Anniversary Gala and community events across the county.
