The Mercer County C.I.A.C.C. (pronounced like kayak or kai-ak) serves as a mechanism to...
...through a partnership of parents, consumers, government, community-based organizations, and service providers.
The ultimate goal of the CIACC's activities is to oversee behavioral health services available to children and families to ensure that the appropriate and least restrictive level of care is obtained and a comprehensive system of needed services within the County is maintained. This preserves the integrity of treatment and saves public funds through diverting unnecessary out-of-home placements.
The Mercer County CIACC was established in 1991 as part of the statewide Youth Incentive Program of the NJ Department of Human Services' Administrative Order 2:25 and N.J.A.C. 30:4C-67 et seq. Initially, the Ocean County Department of Human Services facilitated this initiative under the County Mental Health Board. CIACC returned home to Human Services in 2006, and the launch of the NJ Department of Children and Families that same year renewed the mission of County CIACCs to lead local endeavors to help plan, implement, and monitor the new Department and the system changes it initiates. Over the last 15 years, many changes have taken place in the public system of services for children with special social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, yet CIACC remains at the helm of Mercer County's efforts.
Interested in joining CIACC?
Meetings are held at Mercer CMO every 4th Thursday of the month starting at 9:30 am. Please see the upcoming schedule below. New participants are welcomed and encouraged to attend in person to make new connections.
Address:
Capitol County Children's Collaborative
3535 Quakerbridge Rd Suite 500
Hamilton, NJ, 08619
Anyone unable to attend in-personcan join through Zoom:
https://mercercounty-org.zoom.us/j/85003845685?pwd=iuo3jNPUbSFsFTH0Gh5clZzzlZov80.1
Meeting ID: 850 0384 5685
Passcode: 662553
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2026 Meeting Calendar
January 22, February 26, March 26, April 23, May 28, June 25
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The 0–5 Subcommittee brings stakeholders together to identify service gaps, improve coordination, and advance equitable, high quality early childhood supports so every Mercer County child and family can access the opportunities they need to thrive.
The mission of the Mercer County CIACC Education Partnership is to promote, develop, and enhance collaborative efforts between school, behavioral health, and child protective service systems and other interested parties to improve the well-being of children in Mercer County.