Commissioned by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Conducted by Harris Interactive

The New Jersey Council for Young Children was established in January 2010 to ensure collaboration and coordination among early childhood programs in the State of New Jersey. The Birth-to-Eight Early Learning and Development Standards Committee of the Council has responsibility for the development of a coherent set of early learning and development and program standards… [read more]

We are excited to bring you the 2019 New Jersey Resources Directory! The guide is a comprehensive resource identifying the various programs and services the Department of Human Services offers to New Jersey residents, caregivers and advocates. In this guide, a family can find out more information on how to apply for food, income and… [read more]

New Jersey Department of Children and Families Office of Adoption Operations Kinship Legal Guardianship Subsidy Program

Specific Programs and Information Regarding Permanency Programs, Life Skills Programs, Aftercare Programs, Wraparound Funds, Housing, Youth Advisory Boards (YABS), and DCP&P Policy/Forms. This addendum is a supplement to the “CICIC Adolescent Resource Guide May 2012” and provides program and contact information for various adolescent services. In addition, this addendum will further detail wraparound funds (also known… [read more]

New Jersey Referral Resources for Adoption

The purpose of this Guide is to provide contact information to families in need of services and to assist them in understanding the resources that may be available to them. The Resource Guide also aims to assist individuals who advocate on behalf of children such as law guardians, CASA volunteers, case managers and others who… [read more]

As the parent/legal guardian of a child, youth or young adult (referred to as youth in this handbook) enrolled in PerformCare, we are very excited about helping your youth and family get necessary services. This guide is designed to help you get the care that your youth needs. The information in this guide is about… [read more]

NJ ARCH has created a useful handbook to help you with your adoption needs. This easy-to-read 34-page handbook covers issues in adoption including: lifelong adoption, behavioral and developmental needs, and adoption resources. To view and print an electronic, PDF version of this handbook, please click on the handbook cover to the left. If you would… [read more]

This report is the first in a series the Institute plans to publish that will address the phenomenon of openness in domestic infant adoptions. It summarizes research knowledge on the topic and presents findings from a survey of 100 infant adoption programs in the U.S. regarding their practices around openness and the qualities that facilitate… [read more]