Historically, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), Division of HIV, STD and TB Services (DHSTS) maintained parallel HIV systems, one for Prevention and Education and one for Care and Treatment. As we work towards ending the HIV epidemic, DHSTS is evolving to create a comprehensive status-neutral HIV system of services through HIV testing, harm reduction, HIV management, and supportive services. This system reflects a partnership between DHSTS, community-based organizations (CBOs) and clinical agencies providing direct services to New Jersey communities. 

To support the development of a competent workforce with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide culturally responsive and appropriate services, DHSTS has partnered with the Jefferson Health Regional Partner of the Northeast/Caribbean AIDS Education and Training Center (NECA AETC) to create the HIV Training and Capacity Development (TACD) Program as part of the HIV Community Support and Development Initiative (HCSDI). The mission of the TACD Program is to develop and implement a comprehensive training program to support ending the HIV epidemic in New Jersey.