Our Services
- Medical Evaluations (Child Physical Abuse/Child Neglect/Child Sexual Abuse)
- Comprehensive Health Evaluation for Children (CHEC)
- Family Life Education Center (FLEC)
- Mental Health Services
Referrals/Consultations
The Met
ro RDTC serves children and families in Essex County and surrounding areas
by providing a vast array of specialized medical, mental health, education,
and support programs to help heal the aftermath of child abuse or neglect.
We support a coordinated response to the needs of children and their families
by working with state agencies, health professionals, law enforcement
and other organizations.
Professionals that may need to arrange consultation or evaluation related to child abuse or neglect, please call 1-973-753-1180.
Consultations, Court Testimony and Expert Opinions
Metro RDTC clinicians frequently testify as expert witnesses in court cases involving child abuse and neglect.
When Law Enforcement or the Division of Child Protection and Permanency or the Office of the Public defender, Division of the Law Guardian are in need of expert medical opinions related to suspected cases of child abuse and neglect, the Metro RDTC physicians may provide medical chart reviews and second opinions regarding medically complex cases.