BECOME A FOSTER PARENT

embrella (formerly Foster and Adoptive Family Services)

How to Become a Foster Parent in NJ · Statewide

Embrella's statewide helper-facing page walking prospective New Jersey foster parents through the licensing process, in partnership with DCF, including requirements and next steps.

101 College Rd E, 3rd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540

embrella (formerly Foster and Adoptive Family Services)

NJ Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Family Support & Advocacy · Statewide

Embrella's statewide family support and advocacy program page for current NJ foster, adoptive, and kinship parents, offering peer support, advocacy, and helpline services.

101 College Rd E, 3rd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540

embrella (formerly Foster and Adoptive Family Services)

Free Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Parent Training Courses in NJ · Statewide

Embrella's statewide free training program page offering online and home-correspondence training courses required/available for licensed NJ foster, adoptive, and kinship parents.

101 College Rd E, 3rd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540

Miriam's Heart

Miriam's Heart / CarePortalNJ · Statewide

Runs CarePortalNJ, connecting churches and community members to meet tangible, verified needs of foster and kinship families in New Jersey.

215 West Union Ave, 2nd Fl, Bound Brook, NJ 08805

NJ Department of Children and Families

Become a Resource Parent (Foster Parent) in New Jersey · Statewide

Official DCF page explaining New Jersey's Resource Parent (foster parent) program, why to become one, and how to submit an inquiry to be connected with a local recruiter.

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NJ Department of Children and Families

Resource Parent Requirements and Steps to Become a Foster Parent · Statewide

Official DCF page detailing eligibility requirements and the current step-by-step licensing process, including creating a profile in the Binti online portal to begin an inquiry.

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NJ Department of Children and Families

Foster Care Inquiry Contact / Priority Needs · Statewide

Official DCF contact page noting that overall foster care numbers are declining due to prevention and kinship-first efforts, but ongoing need remains for resource parents; directs relative/kinship caregivers to a separate kinship application line rather than the general inquiry form.

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NJ Department of Children and Families

Adoption from Foster Care in New Jersey · Statewide

Official DCF adoption section covering becoming an adoptive parent, the path to adoption, and waiting children in New Jersey's foster care system.

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NJ Department of Children and Families

Kinship Care in New Jersey · Statewide

Official DCF page explaining kinship care placement process for relatives/family friends, licensing requirement as a resource parent, and links to Kinship Legal Guardianship (KLG) subsidy and the Kinship Navigator Program for informal kinship caregivers.

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NJ Department of Children and Families

Support and Advocacy for KLG Families / Kinship Navigator Program · Statewide

Official DCF page describing the Kinship Navigator Program, which provides information, referral and case-management support to relative caregivers raising children outside the formal foster system, plus KLG family support resources.

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NJ Department of Children and Families

Family Support Organizations (county-based, DCF-funded) · Statewide

Family-run, county-based organizations providing peer support, education, and advocacy to families of children with emotional/behavioral challenges, including resource/foster families.

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NJ Kinship Legal Guardianship Resource Clearing House (KinKonnect)

KinKonnect: Information Center for Kinship Care Families · Statewide

State-referenced information clearinghouse providing guidance, resources, and referrals for New Jersey kinship caregivers navigating Kinship Legal Guardianship and related supports.

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Center For Family Services

Center For Family Services - Get Involved / Be a Foster Parent · Atlantic County

Multi-service NJ nonprofit recruiting shelter/foster home parents and providing foster/shelter care, family preservation, and safe housing services.

584 Benson Street, Camden, NJ 08103

Foster the Family

Foster the Family New Jersey · Burlington County

Delivers FosterCare Packages of essential goods to newly placed foster families and runs support groups, respite childcare, and family gatherings.

1892 Greentree Road Suite #4, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

Hunterdon/Mercer/Somerset/Warren Area Office (#423)

Foster Care & Adoption — Hunterdon County · Hunterdon County, NJ

REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Hunterdon County but is located in Somerville, NJ 08876; it may be far away. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

75 Veterans Memorial Drive E, Suite 100, Somerville, NJ 08876, NJ

The Village Foster Family & Foster Closet

The Village Foster Closet - donate goods · Monmouth County

Foster closet providing free clothing, diapers, backpacks and essentials to foster families; accepts new/used goods donations.

2431 Bridge Ave., Point Pleasant, NJ

Morris/Sussex/Passaic Area Office (#424)

Foster Care & Adoption — Sussex County · Sussex County, NJ

REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Sussex County but is located in Morris Plains, NJ 07950; it may be far away. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

201 Littleton Road, Lower Level, Mack-Cali Corporate Center, Morris Plains, NJ 07950, NJ

Hunterdon/Mercer/Somerset/Warren Area Office (#423)

Foster Care & Adoption — Warren County · Warren County, NJ

REGIONAL OFFICE — this state child welfare office serves Warren County but is located in Somerville, NJ 08876; it may be far away. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

75 Veterans Memorial Drive E, Suite 100, Somerville, NJ 08876, NJ