A Mother’s Love: An Adoption Journey
Like me, you recognize the powerful difference a loving, stable home can make in a child’s development and later life. I am sharing my journey to encourage support for the Adoption and Birth…
Our Impact
We Make a Difference
Through the dedication of 300 employees, The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey positively impacts between 60,000 and 100,000 individuals throughout the state each year.
73,278 Lives Touched in FY 2023-2024
Community Family
& Support
59,051
Individuals Supported
Maternal
Child Health
10,504
Individuals Supported
Child
Welfare
1,610
Individuals Supported
Head Start &
Early Head Start
644
Individuals Supported
School Based Youth
Development
1,242
Individuals Supported
Clinical &
Behavior Health
277
Individuals Supported
Our support and prevention services are thoughtfully-designed and data-formed to support CHSofNJ’s mission since 1894: Saving Children’s Lives and Building Healthy Families
Our Stories
With continued support from donors, funders and other community partners, we are able to help families along their journey to better health and self-sufficiency. The stories below are true, however, some of the identifying details may have been changed to maintain confidentiality.
Early Intervention Empowers a Student
A vivacious 2-year-old, Elora lives in Ocean County with her caring family. The CHSofNJ Family Engagement Specialist met Elora and her mom at a neighborhood outreach event. Elora’s mom…
Overcoming Fear with a Doula’s Help
Our Maternal Child Health staff recently guided a family through a challenge that underscores the vital role we play in supporting families, especially those navigating the complexities of immigration…