This bill establishes the Council for Community Recovery and Family Success within the Department of Community Affairs, aimed at enhancing the well-being of infants, children, youth, and families in New Jersey. The council will consist of 25 members, including various state commissioners and public members representing organizations that advocate for family support and services. The council's primary purpose is to guide the development and implementation of a Statewide initiative focused on holistic, age-appropriate services that support child development from birth to young adulthood. Key activities will include advocating for a State Bill of Rights for Infants, Children, Youth, and Families, identifying policies to promote family success, and establishing community councils in each county to assess local needs and resources.

To support its mission, the bill appropriates $4.0 million from the General Fund to the council, allowing it to retain unexpended funds for future use. The council is tasked with submitting an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature, detailing recommendations for legislative and administrative actions to enhance family success initiatives and preventive services. The bill also defines "distress services" as those aimed at addressing crises affecting the safety and well-being of children, while "preventative services" are defined as initiatives that promote overall family health and well-being, thereby reducing the need for distress services.