The Crisis

3,188
Children in Foster Care
and only
2,964
Foster Homes
These are the numbers of the foster care crisis in New Jersey. Of the families who will say “yes” to opening their homes to vulnerable children, about 50% will end up closing their doors within the first year.

Foster the Family imagines a foster care system where the families welcoming children are surrounded and supported by the church and community surrounding them and where foster homes become places of belonging and healing for vulnerable children.



Immediately after welcoming a child into the home, Foster the Family delivers practical necessities to the doorstep of the home. Our FosterCare Packages include everything a child needs–from new clothing and pajamas and school supplies to formula and diapers and comfort items. Foster the Family believes children are precious to God and should be welcomed into homes with dignity and belonging. 



The FosterCare Package serves as an invitation into our community of caring support. Parents are welcomed to monthly support groups and trainings. Children are served at Respite Events and special events. Foster the Family believes that parents should be supported and helped–from the first vulnerable moments of welcoming a child, throughout the placement, and beyond.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT
REQUEST SUPPLIES + SUPPORT
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new jersey
SUPPORT GROUPS
contact
New Jersey
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Foster the Family imagines a foster care system where the families welcoming children are surrounded and supported by the church and community surrounding them and where foster homes become places of belonging and healing for vulnerable children.



Immediately after welcoming a child into the home, Foster the Family delivers practical necessities to the doorstep of the home. Our FosterCare Packages include everything a child needs–from new clothing and pajamas and school supplies to formula and diapers and comfort items. Foster the Family believes children are precious to God and should be welcomed into homes with dignity and belonging. 



The FosterCare Package serves as an invitation into our community of caring support. Parents are welcomed to monthly support groups and trainings. Children are served at respite nights and special events. Foster the Family believes that parents should be supported and helped–from the first vulnerable moments of welcoming a child, throughout the placement, and beyond.

How we help

REQUEST SUPPLIES + SUPPORT
FIND
new jersey
SUPPORT GROUPS
contact
new jersey
directly

Providing immediate support and ongoing care for families in

camden county, burlington county, and gloucester county
1892 greentree Road STE 4, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

SUPPORT GROUPS

CARE - MARLTON
Second Sunday of each month *Faith-based
7:30pm
111 Greentree Road in Marlton NJ 08053
*No Childcare provided
FosterLove - VINELAND
Third Friday of each month
7:30pm
1987 S.Lincoln Ave, Vineland
*No Childcare provided
FOSTERLOVE - MARLTON
Fourth Wednesday of each month
7:30pm-9pm
111 Greentree Road in Marlton NJ 08053
*Childcare Provided with registration for children birth through age 11
WHAT TO EXPECT

We will watch a 10-15 minute video with a word of encouragement and education and then break into discussion groups of about 8-10 people. The goal is for you to leave feeling equipped, connected, and supported as you love and care for the children in your home.

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We offer childcare during our support groups led by a team trauma-trained childcare workers who will provide fun and engaging activities for your children during your time at support group.

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*Registration closes three days before each support group to ensure we have enough volunteers to care for your children.

upcoming events

Johnson's Farm family fun night
join us in july for fun on the farm
July 27th - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Johnson's Farm
133 Church Rd, Medford, NJ 08055
Registration Coming Soon
Family night in bundle
enjoy a fun night before school begins
August - Details to Come!
Registration Coming Soon
lemonade stand fundraiser
support vulnerable children with a fun family activity
August - Details to Come!
Registration Coming Soon
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